Public paranoia
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From: Downers Grove IL
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I've found that if I park mine away from other cars, but not too far away, nobody messes with it. On the Forum, you'll only hear the bad stories about parking lots. There are plenty of people here that have had little or no problems so far. Buy it, enjoy it! If it gets hurt, that's what insurance is for.
Melting Slicks
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From: Boise Idaho
I still worry about mine, but I figure that's what insurance is for. If someone really wants to steal it while you're in the store buying mustard and condoms, there's nothing you can do to stop them. Best just to enjoy it as much as possible. Don't let worrying stop you from driving it!
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I'm careful about where I take mine. IE never goes to a movie theater/mall type parking lot, but mine is not a DD
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From: Blackstone MA
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I worry about people keying it or banging it so I try to park away from others or near the lights in a parking lot. I still worry about it but as mentioned, that what insurance is for. As for my C3, that one never stays unattended for long. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Griffin Ga.
I worry about someone opening their door on it more than anything. I try to park away from most of the cars, but not to the point that it draws too much attention. Also I park away from the the buggy racks. They are alway packed with carts and they can have a tendence to roll.
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From: Boise Idaho
Originally Posted by COHIBA jared
I'm more concerned with someone keying it or bashing their door into the side, or something to that effect than someone actually stealing it.
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From: Fountain hills AZ
Originally Posted by COHIBA jared
I'm on the verge of purchasing a vette and I'm already worrying about driving it around and leaving in a parking lot somewhere if I have to run if for errands to even just going out for dinner. How do you all deal with the public and your car? Do you worry when you leave it in a parking lot or do you find that people generally leave it alone? Do you park way at the end of a parking lot away from others or park near a window so you can see it at all times? Have you guys found that people mess with your car a lot or am I just being overly paranoid?
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From: Johnston, Iowa
Yes it's tough. Esp since there are people that enjoy slamming their beaters' doors into shiney vettes... 
Solution is easy: take a screw driver to the paint or damage the car yourself... Takes some pressure off.
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Solution is easy: take a screw driver to the paint or damage the car yourself... Takes some pressure off.
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I parked my 88 coupe, 96 coupe and am now parking my 04 coupe in convient parking spots. The 88 was a daily driver and was also parked at work. Never had a problem.
Just drive and enjoy the car!
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I take mine out quite often and just try and find a parking space with lots of room. If I can't find one of those, I at least try and find and end spot where one side of the car is protected. I haven't had anyone mess with the car at all.
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From: Mohave County AZ
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I take mine out quite often and just try and find a parking space with lots of room. If I can't find one of those, I at least try and find and end spot where one side of the car is protected. I haven't had anyone mess with the car at all.
And park as close to the side curb as possible thereby giving the next spot the max amount of room.
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
I'm careful about where I take mine. IE never goes to a movie theater/mall type parking lot, but mine is not a DD
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From: Lombard IL
Originally Posted by Litre
I still worry about mine, but I figure that's what insurance is for. If someone really wants to steal it while you're in the store buying mustard and condoms, there's nothing you can do to stop them. Best just to enjoy it as much as possible. Don't let worrying stop you from driving it!
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From: West Townsend MA
Originally Posted by RWH
Interesting combo. No need to go into detail!!!!
As for the topic of the thread - Before my wife and I decide to take the vette, we plan out where we're going. If we know the parking will be tight or the event will attract the "grocery getter" crowd, we'll leave the vette home.
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Last edited by Remo; Sep 22, 2005 at 01:34 PM.
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Crap will happen no matter where you park and you will get scratches and chip. Just drive the car and enjoy it!!!
