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Old 05-06-2012, 10:37 PM
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Need a trunk monkey.

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Old 05-07-2012, 09:41 AM
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Actually, even though I still try to park away from most cars, you're never really safe unless you sit inside it with a loaded 357 on your lap. It's just a sad testament to the society we live in today. And, it's getting worse..
Old 05-07-2012, 11:19 AM
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Never had it happen to any of my Vettes but my wife's Suburban got a 6-7 foot long scratch at a Walmart. Difference is some 20 something guy saw the POS guy do it and held him for the Cops to come. We got $1500 out of the guy in a court settlement that the insurance company got for us. We didn't even have to show up at court.

In the Vette, I park as close as I can to the door of wherever I'm going and don't give it another thought. In 12 years I've had one paint scratch that I actually saw happening. A 90+ year old guy that could barely walk had his door get away from him in the wind and bam. It happens, no use getting upset...
Old 05-07-2012, 11:56 AM
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Sorry to hear
Old 08-31-2012, 01:58 PM
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Has anybody ever thrown a car cover over your car when parked for the eve at hotels - motels?

And do you trust vale parking (if avail.) as a better way to protect your investment, than just parking in the public lot?

Curious.
Old 08-31-2012, 02:01 PM
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I always look for an end spot, do not care what row it is in, usually can find one without parking in the back 40 where your Vette is a target.
Old 08-31-2012, 02:09 PM
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I have always found parking in disabled spots to be the safest.(knocking on wood) They are nearest to the entrance and are extra wide so less chance of door dings. I did have my old c4 back in the 90's hit and run in a parking complex during a NBA game. I do love the dirty looks I get parking a vette in a disabled spot.
























Due to a spinal cord injury/paraplegia i've been lucky enuff to park in disabled spots the past 25 yrs. Or would that be unlucky enough?



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