The stress!
05-03-2019, 12:55 AM
#21
Navigator
Thread Starter
Sorry bubba..... looks as if your car owns you, rather than the other way around.
It's a car...... $2 million or $19,000 - at the end of the day it's a car.
I got over the "OMG" stage of cars at 24 when I owned my first Porsche - that was 54 years ago - I'll be 78 in September.
Once you accept that it's just a car you can start to truly enjoy it.... I've got 800K miles in Corvettes, 300K miles in Porsches, and 40K miles in a Ferrari - there are LOTS of other cars in between.....
If you can't drive your car to ______________, park it in a motel parking lot for the night, the car owns you, not you it............. get door dings? When they get bad enough get the door resprayed.... ditto for rock chips on the front....
I can drive my Ferrari - or the Vette - to Lowe's or Walmart or to XYZ hotel.... or ABC restaurant... and not sweat it.... it's a car? Get it? It's a car.......
And, no, I'm not some dumbs...t with lots of money. I've been a working stiff my whole life: retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer and former magazine editor....
To paraphrase myself: "No one on his death bead ever said I wish I hadn't parked the Lamborghini at the hotel in ________________." It's a car....
It's a car...... $2 million or $19,000 - at the end of the day it's a car.
I got over the "OMG" stage of cars at 24 when I owned my first Porsche - that was 54 years ago - I'll be 78 in September.
Once you accept that it's just a car you can start to truly enjoy it.... I've got 800K miles in Corvettes, 300K miles in Porsches, and 40K miles in a Ferrari - there are LOTS of other cars in between.....
If you can't drive your car to ______________, park it in a motel parking lot for the night, the car owns you, not you it............. get door dings? When they get bad enough get the door resprayed.... ditto for rock chips on the front....
I can drive my Ferrari - or the Vette - to Lowe's or Walmart or to XYZ hotel.... or ABC restaurant... and not sweat it.... it's a car? Get it? It's a car.......
And, no, I'm not some dumbs...t with lots of money. I've been a working stiff my whole life: retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer and former magazine editor....
To paraphrase myself: "No one on his death bead ever said I wish I hadn't parked the Lamborghini at the hotel in ________________." It's a car....
05-03-2019, 07:06 AM
#22
Instructor
dude---that is what insurance is for...gotta let go, enjoy the car and be sure your insurance is from a great company and paid up...move on and enjoy
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05-03-2019, 07:38 AM
#24
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OK, we can agree its just a car and a Chevy at that, but some of us are proud of our rides to the point we wish to keep the show room look as long as possible. I'm one. I don't let my Vette rule my life but it does pay to make good judgement decisions about where to park, even where to take the car in the first place. Make your best decision when parking, walk away, look back to admire the beautiful car, go enjoy your day.
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05-03-2019, 07:45 AM
#25
Race Director
I used to worry about that a lot when I first got my C5, as I was daily driving it year round and it was my only car so it got parked in many locations that would make Corvette owners cringe. But after 9 years of owning that car and not getting any damage from doors in parking lots, I eased up on the stress level. I parked my C6 in many tight spots, same thing, no damage, and even though I try my best to find the "better spots" with my C7, there are times when I have no choice, and so far so good.
05-03-2019, 07:55 AM
#26
This reminds me of my neighbor. He has had his Camaro ZL1 E for about 9 months. Just turned 500miles for first oil change. He hasn’t parked it anywhere other than home. He goes for a ride occasionally and it sits in the garage while he makes a significant payment. His wife just laughs about it. I feel sorry for the car🤣
05-03-2019, 08:41 AM
#28
Pro
I would think that the fiberglass body is more resistant to door dings than a steel or aluminum body would be.
05-03-2019, 08:47 AM
#29
Le Mans Master
Sorry bubba..... looks as if your car owns you, rather than the other way around.
It's a car...... $2 million or $19,000 - at the end of the day it's a car.
I got over the "OMG" stage of cars at 24 when I owned my first Porsche - that was 54 years ago - I'll be 78 in September.
Once you accept that it's just a car you can start to truly enjoy it.... I've got 800K miles in Corvettes, 300K miles in Porsches, and 40K miles in a Ferrari - there are LOTS of other cars in between.....
If you can't drive your car to ______________, park it in a motel parking lot for the night, the car owns you, not you it............. get door dings? When they get bad enough get the door resprayed.... ditto for rock chips on the front....
I can drive my Ferrari - or the Vette - to Lowe's or Walmart or to XYZ hotel.... or ABC restaurant... and not sweat it.... it's a car? Get it? It's a car.......
And, no, I'm not some dumbs...t with lots of money. I've been a working stiff my whole life: retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer and former magazine editor....
To paraphrase myself: "No one on his death bead ever said I wish I hadn't parked the Lamborghini at the hotel in ________________." It's a car....
It's a car...... $2 million or $19,000 - at the end of the day it's a car.
I got over the "OMG" stage of cars at 24 when I owned my first Porsche - that was 54 years ago - I'll be 78 in September.
Once you accept that it's just a car you can start to truly enjoy it.... I've got 800K miles in Corvettes, 300K miles in Porsches, and 40K miles in a Ferrari - there are LOTS of other cars in between.....
If you can't drive your car to ______________, park it in a motel parking lot for the night, the car owns you, not you it............. get door dings? When they get bad enough get the door resprayed.... ditto for rock chips on the front....
I can drive my Ferrari - or the Vette - to Lowe's or Walmart or to XYZ hotel.... or ABC restaurant... and not sweat it.... it's a car? Get it? It's a car.......
And, no, I'm not some dumbs...t with lots of money. I've been a working stiff my whole life: retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer and former magazine editor....
To paraphrase myself: "No one on his death bead ever said I wish I hadn't parked the Lamborghini at the hotel in ________________." It's a car....
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05-03-2019, 09:06 AM
#30
Team Owner
Certainly understand how you feel. I am very careful where I park my Vette. Fortunately mine is not my DD so I can pick and choose where or if I park my Vette. To me it is more than a Chevy, or a depreciating asset, a car and blah blah.
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05-03-2019, 09:13 AM
#31
Cool Hand Luke of W MI
First choice is I try to find that spot all the way in the back. It's just me trying to keep my vehicles in tip top shape.
Second choice is next to a nicer car with hopes of reciprocating decency of not door dinging each other.
Third choice will be to buy a crap ton of bubble wrap and place it all over the car before I drive it anywhere.....
Second choice is next to a nicer car with hopes of reciprocating decency of not door dinging each other.
Third choice will be to buy a crap ton of bubble wrap and place it all over the car before I drive it anywhere.....
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05-03-2019, 10:10 AM
#33
Race Director
It is impossible to get a door ding on fiberglass, but they could chip the paint if they hit it hard enough. But in my experience of owning 3 Corvettes in a row since 2004, I have not had any paint damage from doors hitting it. I'm either just super lucky, or the paint isn't getting nicked from some people's doors hitting it here and there.
05-03-2019, 10:30 AM
#34
Pro
Very true, it takes some real force to actually crack a Corvette door. Little paint marks are about all you'll get most of the time, and if you're lucky, they'll buff out.
05-03-2019, 10:37 AM
#35
Drifting
I gotta say I was not prepared for the stress of parking my new Vette in a crowded parking lot. I was very particular about where I parked my new Silverado when I got it...fast forward 4 years and there are door dings all up and down both sides (I hate people). Now I have my Vette I watch it like a hawk and stress so hard about people parking next to it. It's my baby and I've wanted one since i was a little kid. I'm kinda getting to the point that i just want to drive it for joy rides and never take it somewhere where i have to park. Sorry I'm ranting, but the stress is real.
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05-03-2019, 10:58 AM
#36
Racer
I suppose I'm just OCD. I treat all my vehicles the same and always have. I park away from others at the end of the lot, against a curb as tight as possible or at least next to other nice cars. Half of mine are leased and I rarely keep them more than 3 years, which changes nothing. I have a friend across the street from my business that has a dentless repair shop and he repairs mine for free and I still park in odd out of the way spots. So I have to walk a little further, who cares, I need the exercise. Just the way I've always been, can't help it.
05-03-2019, 11:21 AM
#37
I’m sharing a parking spot with a scooter and a bike today🤣
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05-03-2019, 11:25 AM
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