Someone keyed my vette!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Port Charlotte FL
Someone keyed my vette!
I had just finished detailing and waxing my car before taking my girlfriend out to the movies at the mall, so i decided to double park to avoid any door chips from the snowbirds down here in florida (there were plenty of spots). WEll when i came back out there was about a 14" key mark down the side of my door, not sure if its because of my parking job or jealousy... I'm goint to have it painted but I'm not sure where to bring it here in s.w florida?!? Every little scratch bothers me nevermind someone keying my baby! AHHHHHH
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
Originally Posted by screw991le
Sorry, But I'm going to say your parking job, sorry 
Taking two spots just calls attention, plus being a Vette adds the jealousy factor, which is bad enough.
Burnout
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It's probably a little of both. I don't know how many times I've parked away from everybody and some Nut case has to park so close you can't even get into the car.
Makes me mad as H*LL.
mrgil
Makes me mad as H*LL.
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Drifting
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by screw991le
Sorry, But I'm going to say your parking job, sorry
It doesn't matter if he took up two spots or not. That isn't justification to act like a jerk.
So if some guy perceives some slight from you, intentional or not, he has the justification to key your car?
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05
That is bad news no matter what the reason (there never is one). The last thing I want to do is pile on but I would never double park any vehicle let alone the Vette. That is just asking for trouble from some idiot. I would have parked it out in the back 40 and if I wasn't comfortable with that I just wouldn't take it (which is a damn shame). Hope you can get it fixed so you can't tell it ever happened.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by ls1vette97
I had just finished detailing and waxing my car before taking my girlfriend out to the movies at the mall, so i decided to double park to avoid any door chips from the snowbirds down here in florida (there were plenty of spots). WEll when i came back out there was about a 14" key mark down the side of my door, not sure if its because of my parking job or jealousy... I'm goint to have it painted but I'm not sure where to bring it here in s.w florida?!? Every little scratch bothers me nevermind someone keying my baby! AHHHHHH
Sunset Chevrolet in Sarasota, I'm getting mine taken care of up there right now. I'll let you know how it turns out. But it looks like it's going to be good.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Port Charlotte FL
I try not to park near anyone, and somehow i always end up with scratches! From what i've heard torch red is a hard color to match.... I just makes me mad knowing that i take such good care of my car and other people can't even respect it!
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
They will ticket you here for not parking between the lines 
I know not everyone has a second car to drive to places like this, guess I'am lucky
Good luck with the repairs & future parking.
I know not everyone has a second car to drive to places like this, guess I'am lucky
Good luck with the repairs & future parking.
Melting Slicks
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From: Paducah Ky
I know you were wanting to protect your car, but taking up two places is asking for trouble. The corvette draws enough attention anyway. Still it wasn't a reason to key your car, but some people don't need reasons.
Drifting
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If by double-parking, you mean taking two spots, that is a definite no-no! That just gives everyone the impression you think you're better than them, and that usually leads to no good. Unfortunately, there are some places where I just don't park my Vette.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa FL
Originally Posted by ls1vette97
I try not to park near anyone, and somehow i always end up with scratches! From what i've heard torch red is a hard color to match.... I just makes me mad knowing that i take such good care of my car and other people can't even respect it!
Burning Brakes
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As soon as I saw the title of this thread what went through my mind was, "let me guess, they double parked?", and apparently you did.
The other posters who said that your behaviour doesn't justify that reaction are correct. On the other hand, you asked for your car to be keyed and your request was granted.
The other posters who said that your behaviour doesn't justify that reaction are correct. On the other hand, you asked for your car to be keyed and your request was granted.
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I'd say it was your parking job too. More and more I am hearing that this is the standard reply to that and other kinds of non-standard parking.
Drifting
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From: Bowling Green KY
Originally Posted by MY1STPEWTER
I know you were wanting to protect your car, but taking up two places is asking for trouble. The corvette draws enough attention anyway. Still it wasn't a reason to key your car, but some people don't need reasons.
I feel bad for you also, but I would never park my Corvette at the mall or a movie theatre. Too many "jerks" just can't resist. Also, if I caught them, then I would end up in jail for kicking their a$$!
