[ChuteTheMall]

Originally Posted by Roger1079

Add me into the neutral column. As long as I am within or on the lines I could care less whether the spot has compact on the parking stump or not. I drive an Escalade so I am basically the width of a full size truck. If I am in the next spot, I will move. If I am simply sitting on the lines partially my truck will stay where it is. If I am overlapping into the spot next to me I am moving, period. Nobody else should be shorted a spot because I parked like a ******. That is the way I see it at least.

I stopped giving a crap about door dings a long time ago (my truck is a 2007) and if I am close and you are a dick that dings my door, oh well. I chock it up to the risk of driving my car daily and move on. Maybe that will change when I buy something new, but for now it is what it is. And by the way, I don't care how small the spot is, there is no reason for a Malibu to park like that......EVER!

Too much common sense for this thread.

I agree with you, but I do have different protocals for vehicles that display Obama stickers.

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by ChuteTheMall

Too much common sense for this thread.

I agree with you, but I do have different protocals for vehicles that display Obama stickers.

I assure you, my vehicle with never have anu "O" endrsement on it anywhere so I think I am free and clear as far as you go.

[czsmithGT]

Originally Posted by Batesmotel

Please explain to me what is wrong with parking like this.

Far corner of the lot, no one else around, not taking a space from anyone, not blocking anyone. Just trying to keep a car free From dents and scratches.

I could be wrong but it seems to me most people don't go around with different color chalks looking for someplace to mark. I bet the guy parked his car there, marked the spot and took the pic as a joke.

[Glock&KimberLady]

This thread is making me die of laugh.

That, and my Yukon is an a-hole magnet. And I park well away from people, partly because I like my car and partly because exercise is good (even in negative temps and wind and snow).

Oddly enough, no one crowds my Ram. Probably because it looks like I could drive over most passenger cars if I wanted...and it's a clapped-out hoopty, so I just might do so if you make me mad enough.

[John Galt]

I think this sums up a lot of parking issues.

[Trapped_in_Kali]

Okay, I didn't read all the posts so I don't know if this has been mentioned but the real reason for those "Compact" spaces is that the city will require that they have "X" number of parking spaces for "X" number of retail or office square footage and they can make 100 spaces into 160 spaces by making them smaller.
The less room they need for the parking is more room for offices or stores.

[HollowHead]

Originally Posted by Batesmotel

Please explain to me what is wrong with parking like this.

Far corner of the lot, no one else around, not taking a space from anyone, not blocking anyone. Just trying to keep a car free From dents and scratches.

His assumption that the lot will not fill up later is both arrogant and rude. HH

[czsmithGT]

Originally Posted by Trapped_in_Kali

Okay, I didn't read all the posts so I don't know if this has been mentioned but the real reason for those "Compact" spaces is that the city will require that they have "X" number of parking spaces for "X" number of retail or office square footage and they can make 100 spaces into 160 spaces by making them smaller.
The less room they need for the parking is more room for offices or stores.

Well the best they could do with a 100 space lot would be to make it into a "compact car only" lot for 105-110 cars. 160? No way.

[BamaTrooper]

Did this whole thing startfurther to the left and get worse as it went to the right? Guy in #1 slightly to right, next guy even more so and so on.

[devildog2067]

Originally Posted by gigab1te

That's what I thought, but it looks like the windows have venetian blinds, sorta like an office would have...

Nah, it's just the elevator lobby.

[devildog2067]

Originally Posted by BamaTrooper

Did this whole thing startfurther to the left and get worse as it went to the right? Guy in #1 slightly to right, next guy even more so and so on.

Nah, like I said, literally every single time I have parked in this garage (average twice a week for going on two years now) this car is there, taking up two compact car spots right next to the elevator. I see it because I always just go straight to the top and park as far away from everyone as I can.

[devildog2067]

Originally Posted by Batesmotel

Please explain to me what is wrong with parking like this.

Far corner of the lot, no one else around, not taking a space from anyone, not blocking anyone. Just trying to keep a car free From dents and scratches.

Easy enough to do that in the far corner of the lot by parking with the driver's side wheels very close to the curb--gives you a lot of space on the passenger side, and doesn't take up two spots.

[MrGlock21]

Originally Posted by oceanwarrior

Not to hijack this thread,but does anybody else on GT own a Magnetic car?

You know, the kind of car you purposely park far away and alone to keep it from being dinged up but somebody will always park right next to you even though there are many open spaces around you?
It's like the car has a huge magnet in it that pulls cars next to it.

Bought the wife a nice BMW 335d and parked it far away and alone in the local Safeway parking lot only to return and find a ratty white neon parked next to it AND a nice white door scuff in my Black paint.

MF owner of the Neon told me "It's your fault for owning a BMW".

Real nice guy.


oceanwarrior

Yep. I know what your are talking about. Not driving a BMW anymore but still in the magnetic car world.

[Lior]

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[Batesmotel]

Originally Posted by devildog2067

Easy enough to do that in the far corner of the lot by parking with the driver's side wheels very close to the curb--gives you a lot of space on the passenger side, and doesn't take up two spots.

BTDT Some toad will still park right next to me.

[DanaT]

Originally Posted by Batesmotel

I think it is just jealousy. They can't stand seeing a car that costs more than their house, if they even own a house.

You got it.

It is amazing how much tighter parking is in Germany and yet people manage to park and exit their vehicles without damaging other vehicles.

The people in DE seem to have more respect for others and social decency towards others than Americans.

[DanaT]

Bates...

Give that lady a email...then go park in that garage...it will at least make you happy about parking one time in your life.

[NorthCarolinaLiberty]

Originally Posted by devildog2067

Using your first post to declare that you're a rude a-hole is a bold move.

I saw nothing rude or a-hole about 223's comment. Maybe his post was a little too stressful for you after your traumatic parking incident.

[Cybercowboy]

Originally Posted by devildog2067

Easy enough to do that in the far corner of the lot by parking with the driver's side wheels very close to the curb--gives you a lot of space on the passenger side, and doesn't take up two spots.

That's what I try to do when possible.

[NorthCarolinaLiberty]

Originally Posted by 223Carbine

OK, we'll didn't mean to start a big storm here...

Hey 223, better watch your "bold moves" on GlockTalk. You might disturb the high drama of an internet forum.

[Schrag4]

Personally, I never understood driving around the parking lot for 5 minutes to avoid 30 seconds of walking. I also agree that the compact stops should be the further parking spots, anyway, since someone with a compact car won't be loading it up with lots of stuff. If there are other spots available, who cares?

If those parking improperly are really jerks, they're probably already being punished for their attitudes in other ways. No need to get yourself into a bad situation just to teach these people a lesson, even if you feel it's justified. Besides, if they haven't learned to play nice with others yet, do you really think you'll be the one to get that message through?

[mr00jimbo]

I used to be able to punish poor parkers a lot more when I had my Buick. I drive a car that dents too easily now.
It's fun when somebody parks way over the line to pull up 2 inches beside them and then get out the passenger side.

[390ish]

Originally Posted by douggmc

I take special joy in parking in specially "designated" spots (not handicapped) like that.

Particularly like the ones marked "employee of the month" at Best Buy. Excuse me? Who is the customer? The employees can park out in BFE spaces and walk.

Another favorite parking spot of mine is at my local shopping mall where there are like 10 spots right up front marked "family parking" with stupid little signs of a minivan with stick figures of a mom getting her children out.


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It is called private property.

I am sure moms with mini-vans full of screaming kids that they have to somehow corral into the store that caters to her would love parking right in entrance to your driveway to get under your skin.

Do us a favor. Grow up or park alongside the public sidewalk.

[DoubleWide]

I park in the compact cars only spot in my ramp all the time. I make sure I'm don't stick out at all. Door wise, they're larger than the other spots. No damage when in a compact spot. Twice in a regular spot.

[AK_Stick]

Originally Posted by 390ish

It is called private property.

I am sure moms with mini-vans full of screaming kids that they have to somehow corral into the store that caters to her would love parking right in entrance to your driveway to get under your skin.

Do us a favor. Grow up or park alongside the public sidewalk.

Perhaps if she'd have taught her kids to not be screaming little turds, she would be able to walk into the store like everyone else.

Sorry, I'm not giving you preferential treatment because you feel entitled.