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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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Glad there was no damage! Some of us saved for a long time to buy this car, so when something STUPID like that happens to it, and the person denies even hitting you, it's enough to **** anybody off! Enjoy the car!
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Looks like people do not drive any better in Wichita Falls now than when I was in high school there.
Hey I resemble that remark That's my home town and I went to HS and college there .. long time ago tho
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Wow I just woke up for what I guess you could call a short nap after work, and I would like to thank yall for responding to this post. I do realize it is a car, but its MY car, and like I said earlier I saved for a long time to try and get her. I understand she sits low, and if that's the case the people parking need to be more cautious, and not get so close if they can't judge the distance, especially when there was more space in front of the car. There was no need for him to back up as close as he did, since it was parallel parking I parked the furthest back in my slot as I could without going over the red no parking lines.

MJOACIM thank you for the time you took and the sacrifices you did to ensure our freedom was ours. You definitely get how I was feeling, it was like all the sacrifices I endured to save was just going down the drain, and that really pissed me off. More of the principal that anything. I worked hard for it, so have some respect for other peoples stuff. Not all Corvette owners have the money to throw around like its nothing.

C6 Warrior, I am sorry about your car as well. I can't believe how bad someone can hit that, especially in a parking lot. She looks like a beauty, you should post some pics

Millers1 and Pcara, I hear you on those. It took alot of sacrificing but I was able to do it and she is what I have to show for it. Oh and a happy wife, she is in love with the car just as much as I am

Blue Lagoon, LMFAO! That was awesome, and yet some people will still try to hit the mosquito when it lands on the ********* lol

Dan12 and C7BB, I see my car for more than she is. She was an accomplishment, and milestone in my life. So even though if something were to happen to the car (which it shouldn't) insurance can take care of it, but like I said before its not about the car really. Its about everything leading up to the time when I got her. Oh and yeah because she is a beauty

Thanks to everyone else that commented, I appreciate the support that I've gotten here. It really helped to have others out there that felt the same way I did when I saw this.
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Iam not going to tell you what I would have done. Because it isn't nice.
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pmata0630
Well I for sure called the cops and had them come out to check the car, especially as I moved it away. They guy that owned that car worked in the building across the street and came out when he saw 2 cops cars. I kept my cool...being that this is my Friday and I didn't feel like sitting in jail....but he tried to tell the cops, he was just close. The cop looked him square in the eye and told him, his car was backed into mine. The cop checked, and I checked and checked 4 more times, looks like I got lucky and got away with no damage....he got lucky too.... Time for a new parking space hunt....
You handled it perfectly. Good job. Glad there was no damage.
By the way is that NRB? I love the stripes on that color! Very cool.
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Slappy3243
If I didn't have a garage, I wouldn't have purchased my C7. People just don't give a crap and I care too much about my cars in general. I am not saying you need a garage, I am just saying that as long as you park out in the wild with the general population, these things have to be expected. This is why I hate people.
This is the only reason why? I can think of hundreds of others!
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Did the guy driving the other car apologize? You handle it well I will remember this! I parked my brand new escalade at a baseball game and the car next to me happen to park while I was there. The passenger in the back seat opened there car door all the way and left a ding. I was nice about it until she said she did not do it. I pointed to my new paper plates. We started yelling at each other but things cooled down once her boyfriend realized it was her. He offered to pay for it. It was about to get ugly!
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I was in a stores parking lot once and watched a guy pull into a spot and fairly well hammer the car parked on the other side. My 8 year old son saw it and said something to me. He just got out and walked away.

Owner of the hit car came out and I told him what happened... he went and looked at the front and there was some damage (minor). Dude was upset (even though it looked like a DD). Anyhow, the clown that hit him comes out a couple minutes later and the dude is like you messed up my car... the guy immediately denied it until I spoke up (was still sitting in my car) and told him I saw him pull in. Then his story changed.

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Originally Posted by MEJ
You handled it perfectly. Good job. Glad there was no damage.
By the way is that NRB? I love the stripes on that color! Very cool.
Yup NRB http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...pampering.html

Heres a link with more pics
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Callihan
Did the guy driving the other car apologize? You handle it well I will remember this! I parked my brand new escalade at a baseball game and the car next to me happen to park while I was there. The passenger in the back seat opened there car door all the way and left a ding. I was nice about it until she said she did not do it. I pointed to my new paper plates. We started yelling at each other but things cooled down once her boyfriend realized it was her. He offered to pay for it. It was about to get ugly!
No the guy never apologized, we did walk back to the hospital together and when were about to part ways, he did say to have a good day.
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Well now, let's not get hasty. But if you insist . Wouldn't be the first time, .
We should go easy on you Texans and your attempts at "population control." After all, as the fastest growing State (outside of ND), you gotta make more room for the influx from the North (them progressives) and the South (them illegals).
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Slappy3243
If I didn't have a garage, I wouldn't have purchased my C7. People just don't give a crap and I care too much about my cars in general. I am not saying you need a garage, I am just saying that as long as you park out in the wild with the general population, these things have to be expected. This is why I hate people.
well, at least youre handling it well.
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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there are many people out there that see a corvette, and immediately want to slam their door into it , or do it some other damage. many of the posts on this forum will tell you why. you reap what you sow. unfortunately, people like myself also reap what YOU sow. the driver knew exactly what he was doing. obviously.
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What did you expect? You park your car in an area where the majority of the public park their leased, $99 per month junks. If you want to keep your car pristine, it takes a lot of effort. Evidently, you do not have the dedication todo,so!!!!
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by scott76807
Yea and it was a Sorry *** $9999.00 Sentra

america's cheapest car

I would have told the guy ..."Nice *******" please park by all the wrecks

I was thinking the same thing. If it was me driving the POS I would not be so bold as to attempt any parking next to something like that just out of sheer panic.
Couldn't the guy see the vette disappearing in his mirror as he backed up on top of it?
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Originally Posted by pmata0630
Ok really? I get out of work to this....

Seriously I don't understand it. I had my last vette and no issues, I have this one for under a week, and someone is already deciding to rest on it. I wish I was a dr here so I could have my own gated parking...ugh
Still not too late to go to medical school LOL.

Joking aside that just pisses me off!! Some people are very inconsiderate!! I'm always careful as to not back into or slam open my door onto another car whether it's a Lambo or a VW.

Can't you get your own spot? It seems like you must have some kind of high position there to be able to afford a Corvette.

Ps....I just noticed I replied to the wrong person...it was aimed for the OP.
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What did you expect? You park your car in an area where the majority of the public park their leased, $99 per month junks. If you want to keep your car pristine, it takes a lot of effort. Evidently, you do not have the dedication todo,so!!!!
Yeah well as I am not a Dr I don't have the privilege of gated parking so I have to do the best I can. Dedication u say? Well you can really kiss my *** on that comment. You don't know me or the situation...so keep your trolling comments to yourself...douche

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Originally Posted by DaveFerrari458
Still not too late to go to medical school LOL.

Joking aside that just pisses me off!! Some people are very inconsiderate!! I'm always careful as to not back into or slam open my door onto another car whether it's a Lambo or a VW.

Can't you get your own spot? It seems like you must have some kind of high position there to be able to afford a Corvette.

Ps....I just noticed I replied to the wrong person...it was aimed for the OP.
Lol I got it. Yeah I do my best to not get to close to any car for fear of mine being hit and respect to the other owner. Med school...eh....I run the IT desk at the local hospital...I love computers and networking.
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there are many people out there that see a corvette, and immediately want to slam their door into it , or do it some other damage. ....
And this is your first-hand knowledge from being around Corvettes for what now, two months?

Doof, please post on something you have experienced first hand, or are aware of from friends who have first-hand knowledge. I've owned Corvettes and other very nice cars for 55 years, and have hundreds of friends and acquaintances that have owned them that long, and none would ever make that asinine statement.

"Stuff" happens.
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Originally Posted by pmata0630
Yup NRB http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...pampering.html

Heres a link with more pics
Egads! Just saw this post. This is Sapphire we're talking about!! Now I'm even more upset



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