sick with it
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From: San Antonio Texas
Originally Posted by Prosecutor
I have to say that I park as far away as necessary to get the job done...or at least far enough away to make sure no job gets done on my car. I have witnessed, on three occasions in the last four months, some azzhole open their door into my Saab 9-5 as I approach. They didn't know it was mine and tried to walk away after glancing at it with disinterest.
Folks, let me say that there is nothing like me dropping the F-bomb at high volume and asking them what the hell is wrong with them to regain their interest. I can't imagine what king of f*c#ing barn these people grew up in. Inconsiderate conduct aside, if someone is so GD uncoordinated that they cannot keep a car door from dinging the one next to it, they shouldn't be on the road. It should be a component of the test to get a license. Imagine it...a row of fake cars with big door, and if you open it too far it hits the trigger of a 12-g shotgun and just eliminates the scum from the planet.
I know that sounds a bit extreme, but I have gotten quite worked up over this subject. I am not even a car nut like most of you, it is just a matter of common f&8king courtesy. Between parking lots at college, law school, work and hotels (where I am right now) my vehicles have sustained more marks than your average leper. I can honestly say that I have never done that to anyone's vehicle.
Additionally, as much as I like kids, they should be locked in the rear of a vehicle like criminals in a police car...you know, where the door can only be opened from the outside and presumably by a responsible adult. Last summer some snot dripping, slobbering little redneck spawn, probably 6 or 7 years old kicked open the door his parents car and dinged the Saab...he then tried, unsuccessfully, to stand an ice cream cone (flat bottom kind) upright on the trunk of my car while he tied his shoe. All this as I walked from the store toward the car. Who got the F-bomb?...his parents (I still couldn't bring myself to yell at a kid). The kid probably had to wash his ears out with soap after listening to my tirade. Anyway, that's enough from me before I have a stroke.
So....to the guy that parked all the way on the end at Wal-Mart...sometimes you have to do what you have to do. If the morons aren't dinging your car they are doing something else to cause a problem.
Folks, let me say that there is nothing like me dropping the F-bomb at high volume and asking them what the hell is wrong with them to regain their interest. I can't imagine what king of f*c#ing barn these people grew up in. Inconsiderate conduct aside, if someone is so GD uncoordinated that they cannot keep a car door from dinging the one next to it, they shouldn't be on the road. It should be a component of the test to get a license. Imagine it...a row of fake cars with big door, and if you open it too far it hits the trigger of a 12-g shotgun and just eliminates the scum from the planet.
I know that sounds a bit extreme, but I have gotten quite worked up over this subject. I am not even a car nut like most of you, it is just a matter of common f&8king courtesy. Between parking lots at college, law school, work and hotels (where I am right now) my vehicles have sustained more marks than your average leper. I can honestly say that I have never done that to anyone's vehicle.
Additionally, as much as I like kids, they should be locked in the rear of a vehicle like criminals in a police car...you know, where the door can only be opened from the outside and presumably by a responsible adult. Last summer some snot dripping, slobbering little redneck spawn, probably 6 or 7 years old kicked open the door his parents car and dinged the Saab...he then tried, unsuccessfully, to stand an ice cream cone (flat bottom kind) upright on the trunk of my car while he tied his shoe. All this as I walked from the store toward the car. Who got the F-bomb?...his parents (I still couldn't bring myself to yell at a kid). The kid probably had to wash his ears out with soap after listening to my tirade. Anyway, that's enough from me before I have a stroke.
So....to the guy that parked all the way on the end at Wal-Mart...sometimes you have to do what you have to do. If the morons aren't dinging your car they are doing something else to cause a problem.
Totally
A while back I parked out in the boonies and when I got back some senseless MORON parked right next to me. He could have even left a parking space in btn but NO, This A$$wipe has to park right next to me. 
He made the unfortunate mistake of walking to his car about the same time I was getting into the Vette and I blew up at him. Something about "next time park it inside my vette". I was locked. Then people wonder why I hate parking her anywhere. ...enuf I hate even thinking about this...burns my chaps 
. Too many dings on my DD. 
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From: Vancouver
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
If it happens, it happens. If your going to be afraid of parking the car things will happen. It's like animals, they can smell fear. It's the same with the car. I park at Wally World and have never had a problem. I park amongst the hordes and have never had a ding. I just hope that after saying this it doesn't start happening. 
Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Jonesboro AR
I don't blame the guy for parking out. But I figure the reason was because he may have been an employee. I worked in Wal-Mart Management and you have to park a certain distance from the building and let customers have the other spots. If you an employee and part too close you could be written up. I also figure this person was in mangament, I can't see a regular associate having an Z06, but who knows??
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Temecula Ca
My hat off to the guy 
I'm always am amazed to see these $60k cars parked as close to the front door as possible so they won't have to walk their lazy *** an extra 2 minutes. I figure the exercise is good for me and at least if I get dinged it wasn't because I was lazy 
I'm always am amazed to see these $60k cars parked as close to the front door as possible so they won't have to walk their lazy *** an extra 2 minutes. I figure the exercise is good for me and at least if I get dinged it wasn't because I was lazy
Drifting
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From: Redwood City Ca
From the bulk of replies to this thread, most are just like myself. I have no problem parking out in "Siberia." Most of us are true car guys - all it takes is one ding in the door to totally ruin an otherwise beautiful day! And yes, I do love my Vette!!
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From: PORTLAND OR
St Jude Donor '15
Originally Posted by VLVETTE
There's nothing wrong with taking your car to WalMart. I usally park right up front right next to the handicapped space. I like to put my tires right on the line and really crowd them so they can barely get the wheelchair by my car. And if I'm really lucky I can get 2 spaces on a nice incline right next to that shopping cart rack thing. I always leave the top off and the windows down too.Some times just to give the pimpley faced kid with the big belt buckle in the service center a rush I'll go in and throw him my keys and tell him where my car is in the parking lot and tell him to go get it and do an oil change and tire rotation. And if he wants to take it for a spin with one of his buddies it's OK. But if he does make sure to stop of at the drive through car wash and get it cleaned up before they bring it back. And stop at the Jack in the Box and get milk shakes for the whole crew.Man they really think I'm cool down at Wally World 
OK, I busted a gut on this one!!!!!
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Chesterfield Virginia
Here in VA., you can go to wallmart at 7am and the lot be almost empty. Thirty minutes from the time you go in, you can't find yor car, it's so crowded. I'll pay a little extra just to avoid the mob at the mart.
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
To me Home Depot is the worst place for parking. Most of the customers during the week are contractors who are in a hurry and could care less about your vehicle. Just look at their trucks. I'd never go there with the Vette. 
Melting Slicks
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From: The second childhood is the best one of all.
There is no way I'd park in a public lot close to another car. You are just asking for someone to f**k-up your car. I'd go balistic if I saw someone ding my corvette.
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Sounds normal to me - I do the same thing. Unfortunately, even when I park so far out, most times that I come back to the car I find someone has still parked close to me.
I bought my '04 Feb of '04 and have been hit/dinged 8 F'ing times! 3 of which I saw happen.
First time, I was so pissed off I was afraid to speak. Without uttering a word, I literally got in my car and drove off. I realized I could buff it out myself. The lady, obviously saw my reaction turned 3 shades of white and sat silent with a Mr. Bill look on her face.
On day 4 of ownership, I woke up to find my entire RR quarter gouge/scraped probably by an SUV. Scratch was 6" in height and nearly the full length of the panel (which was cracked and had to be replaced) The car had 60 miles on it!
And the best part...... no note.
Hell yes I park as far as possible.
I am considering a way to mount a surveillance camera in dash that has a 360 view. Not sure if it can be done, but I'm serious about it.
I just got the '05 Cobalt and on day 3 it was hit and bumper scraped. Never saw who did it.
Ok, I'll take my meds now.
Last edited by simpleman68; Mar 29, 2005 at 07:33 PM. Reason: addition
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From: Jonesboro LA
Corvettes (or any car you like) at Wal-mart
On this very night, my C5 entered a Wal-Mart Parking lot for the very first time. In North Louisiana, people park by feel and open doors by sound. (and they seem to be more than somewhat hard of hearing so they make sure the sound of their door banging into the next car is very loud and very hard!!) 
So, I park the Corvette as far away from the building as possible and right next to a light pole, but with the parking spot line directly under the car. This is an attempt to give it protection in three ways. Still, I worry. Remember the commercial where there is one car in a otherwise completely empty lot. This A _ _ pulls right beside the car and then shoves his door into the parked car. That is the way it is in this part of the state.
So, I park the Corvette as far away from the building as possible and right next to a light pole, but with the parking spot line directly under the car. This is an attempt to give it protection in three ways. Still, I worry. Remember the commercial where there is one car in a otherwise completely empty lot. This A _ _ pulls right beside the car and then shoves his door into the parked car. That is the way it is in this part of the state.