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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 09:37 AM
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Went to the DC auto show yesterday. Apparently the parking attendant in the garage thought I had a nice looking EV 😂




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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 10:16 AM
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How far can you get on a single charge?
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 10:41 AM
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Lucky the car didn't get keyed for taking up one of those valued charging spots.
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 10:43 AM
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Lucky the car didn't get keyed for taking up one of those valued charging spots.
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 12:13 PM
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Im surprised that no one picked up on the fact he trusted his key to a valet. Perhaps he'll try to plug the charger into that port right behind the drivers door once its done charging the minivan

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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 12:51 PM
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I would have plugged in the battery tender. I'm sure EV folks wouldn't know the difference.
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 12:52 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by plmmd
Im surprised that no one picked up on the fact he trusted his key to a valet. Perhaps he'll try to plug the charger into that port right behind the drivers door once its done charging the minivan
Actually, I didn't. They just had attendants that were directing people into available spots.
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That being said- I have no problem with valets and Ive found they treat my car fairly respectfully- It helps to tip first. Was in a Manhattan garage Sunday and again last night when I came back my car had a premium spot- last night better than the ferrari california (which I would have preferred to drive home but they wouldnt give me that key) that was sitting tightly boxed between 2 cars
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by plmmd
That being said- I have no problem with valets and Ive found they treat my car fairly respectfully- It helps to tip first.
That sounds like very good advice.

Here’s my Corvette parking spots in the garage at work:



The best spot

Alternate spot

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So Did he plug it in for you?
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Drklingler

The best spot
Agree! The best spot I've ever seen.

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Originally Posted by Zjoe6
Agree! The best spot I've ever seen.
IDK......I’m partial to mine.



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Originally Posted by Drklingler
Here’s my Corvette parking spots in the garage at work:


The best spot
Awesome parking spot.
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Originally Posted by Jason71
IDK......I’m partial to mine.


Well of course! Like the wall decor.
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