The coveted end spot

Matt@EuroJerks · 05-09-2018, 04:34 PM

Most end spots have a curb and a tree though....birds suck.

jninja · 05-09-2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by StuP

I know, why would anyone do that ?

I have this sh!t happen to me all the time

no idea why... all these closer spots, and some camry comes to the end to park NEXT to me... I'm about to start putting orange cones in my trunk and laying next to me when I park

Viffermike · 05-09-2018, 04:47 PM

I park in a 10-level parking garage downtown for work. Some ground rules have developed over time:

- Spaces get noticeably wider on floors 8-10, so I go all the way up there, even if there's some room on lower floors.
- I always park in an interior row away from the edges of the structure. I've found that those who park on edges don't park nearly as well as those who don't (Odd, this. Not sure how to explain it.). This is also where the 'Compact' spaces tend to be, even if they're not marked as such (and no one pays attention to that anyway, right?)
- I almost never, EVER park on the left side of a coupe, no matter how nice it is. Longer, wider, heavier doors can wreak havoc on my passenger side bodywork.
- I currently drive a Cayman. A group of four cars typically gets to work at roughly the same time: mine, a C7 'vette, a 2017 Miata, and a launch-edition Alfa Giulia QV. We routinely park next to each other when possible because the pride is assumed and respected. I've only seen the Miata owner, and never talked to any of them.

Darth One · 05-09-2018, 04:54 PM

i forgot another pro-tip. with the growing popularity of back-in parking (are these all bimmerpost members who don't want to crack their front spoilers? that's a topic for another thread), it's become easier to find parking spots where you have someone's passenger door on both sides of your car. those spots are to be coveted, because there's a good chance that no one will open the passenger doors on either vehicle beside you (especially if it's office parking). the chances of someone opening the driver's door, however, is 100%.

King Rudi · 05-09-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

i've only been there once. i remember you had way cheaper gas than us, so there's that.

The scenery and cheap gas are a trade off for low paying jobs and meth/opioid epidemic.

are0lies · 05-09-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

i forgot another pro-tip. with the growing popularity of back-in parking (are these all bimmerpost members who don't want to crack their front spoilers? that's a topic for another thread), it's become easier to find parking spots where you have someone's passenger door on both sides of your car. those spots are to be coveted, because there's a good chance that no one will open the passenger doors on either vehicle beside you (especially if it's office parking). the chances of someone opening the driver's door, however, is 100%.

Wait! What? I beg to differ!!!

greasypeanut · 05-09-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

I have actually driven into a shopping mall, could not find a spot that was even reasonably safe, so I left.

My wife understands me.

Lol, I've done the same! Also to a trendy restaurant as well.

FlaPatsFan · 05-09-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aerostar

I hate when I park in the middle of nowhere and some asshat parks right next to me. ><

I f’n hate that, I notice it as soon as I can see my car and I instantly start swearing! Ughhhhhhhh....ppl

JimVonBaden · 05-09-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Not_Judy

I would say stay out of East TN but shit, no one wants to come or be here, including myself.

Beats anything in FL by a mile, especially the roads!

JimVonBaden · 05-09-2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

i forgot another pro-tip. with the growing popularity of back-in parking (are these all bimmerpost members who don't want to crack their front spoilers? that's a topic for another thread), it's become easier to find parking spots where you have someone's passenger door on both sides of your car. those spots are to be coveted, because there's a good chance that no one will open the passenger doors on either vehicle beside you (especially if it's office parking). the chances of someone opening the driver's door, however, is 100%.

Good call, except never park next to a 4-door. Damn kids!

jkoral · 05-09-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aerostar

I hate when I park in the middle of nowhere and some asshat parks right next to me. ><

My father did that to a co-worker who bought a new car and parked in the middle of nowhere. He would get so close to his driver's door that he couldn't get into the car. This went on for a couple weeks until one morning the co-worker was hiding in the bushes to see who the asshole was. They knew each other at work, but he did not know what kind of car my father drove (large company). I'm told he cracked up when he realized it was my father (who was known for joking around).

At my work, there is a small 2 level parking garage, which I prefer to park even though it's a long walk in (lots of closer spaces in the open blacktop parking lot). The parking garage keeps the car in the shade (no UV), keeps it dry when there is an occasional shower (rain/snow), reduces the pollen (which is getting bad now). I have a single spot on the lowest level that is adjacent to a big post/beam and the other space is at a 45 degree angle (so if two cars were parked, they would only meet at the front bumpers). I've never come out to a find another car parked next to me, and even if there was it would be impossible to get a door ding.

PshhhhhMW · 05-09-2018, 08:14 PM

My prime real estate today..

Ex-MINI · 05-09-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FlaPatsFan

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Originally Posted by aerostar

I hate when I park in the middle of nowhere and some asshat parks right next to me. ><

I f’n hate that, I notice it as soon as I can see my car and I instantly start swearing! Ughhhhhhhh....ppl

I do the same...drives me crazy, but my kids think it's hilarious as I have an aneurysm (that's only a slight exaggeration lol)

King Rudi · 05-10-2018, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PshhhhhMW

My prime real estate today..

Beautiful ride sir.

m_thompson · 05-10-2018, 08:12 AM

I go to work early so I can get the first spot at the end of the row and park at a slight angle to give the next car a little more room.

Rampant · 05-10-2018, 08:42 AM

Shhhh.

Do not spread the word about why you park end space and furthest away from the shop's entrance.

Others will cotton on and take *my* space.

What gives, though, when there are literally tens of parking spaces free all around where I've parked, that a lone driver pulls up in the space next to me and can't open their own door fully to get out the vehicle. *Any* other space, and I literally mean *any* space within 20 yards they could've parked such that they could throw their driver's door open with absolute abandon without being close to any other vehicle. But no. NO. They make it difficult for themselves to get out without causing damage. Why is this? Are they doing it on purpose, or are they utterly devoid of any situational awareness?

I just find it difficult to fathom this behaviour...

Yours Aye

Mark H

cmyx6go · 05-10-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rampant

Shhhh.

Do not spread the word about why you park end space and furthest away from the shop's entrance.

Others will cotton on and take *my* space.

What gives, though, when there are literally tens of parking spaces free all around where I've parked, that a lone driver pulls up in the space next to me and can't open their own door fully to get out the vehicle. *Any* other space, and I literally mean *any* space within 20 yards they could've parked such that they could throw their driver's door open with absolute abandon without being close to any other vehicle. But no. NO. They make it difficult for themselves to get out without causing damage. Why is this? Are they doing it on purpose, or are they utterly devoid of any situational awareness?

I just find it difficult to fathom this behaviour...

Yours Aye

Mark H

It's that damn pack mentality. Just like when you're driving and the roadway is wide open in front of the three morons that insist on driving neck and neck blocking the entire road. Or the jerk in front of you that doesn't know where his gas pedal is - until you make a move to pass - and now he is matching your speed. Or trying to

are0lies · 05-10-2018, 10:49 AM

Hmmm.

atmosphericM · 05-10-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Not_Judy

I would say stay out of East TN but shit, no one wants to come or be here, including myself.

What?? It's beautiful there. I can make some guesses as to why you feel that way, but would you mind elaborating? My girl and I are looking to make a move from B'ham in the next year or so, and we are probably staying in the Southeast for this move. Mostly looking at NC, VA, and KY.

Sorry for the thread-jack

Good story though and yes, I park that way as well.

PshhhhhMW · 05-10-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by are0lies

Hmmm.

This is the complete polar opposite.

PshhhhhMW · 05-10-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Not_Judy

Beautiful ride sir.

Thank you! I have a lot of things planned cosmetically.. just waiting for bimmerfest to see if I can score some deals.

JimVonBaden · 05-10-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by are0lies

Hmmm.

Do we have an asshole parking thread?

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