Valet Parking

dixon cider · 04-04-2011, 01:10 AM

Absolutely NOT. I park myself and WAY in the back.

DrEvil · 04-04-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider

Absolutely NOT. I park myself and WAY in the back.

eddieconfetti · 04-04-2011, 03:38 PM

I have friends that valet. It depends on the workers. some may screw around and some may not. Also it depends on how busy the place is. If its slow and there are 2 or more workers, most likely they might go for a quick drive. If its busy, they wont have the time.

98intrigue · 04-04-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Places that valet park cars are legally obligated to carry insurance. Sounds like your buddy got taken for a ride.

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Originally Posted by chops

i used to be a valet...way back in highschool and i never abused cars. i drove tons and tons of nice cars. neither me nor my coworkers at the time abused any of them. unless you count stalling of course (tough driving all sorts of different clutches). ive driven everything from vanilla civics to maserati's and ferraris. the only car i DID abuse was a 996 turbo droptop with a tune. was valeting for a private party at a mansion at the time and our lot was probably an 1/8 mile up the mountain. needless to say, he threw me the keys and told me to let him know what i thought of his new tune. ill never forget the sheer amount of torque that car put out...its likely the fastest car ive ever driven.

with that said, i dont normally valet my z, but i did do it one time. asian kid that reminded me of myself got in and parked it within viewing distance. he also ran to get it when i returned and complimented the car. although ive never had a bad experience, theres definitely valets out there that will abuse your car. its hit and miss...but im hoping to get an uprev tune in the future for that sweet valet mode (the one that you can activate through the cruise controls)

I valeted all throughout college and still pick up valet shifts on the weekends. I'd say it really depends on the company/venue you work for. I've worked for some companies that are extremely professional and I've worked for others who don't care as long as they make a quick buck. It really depends on the morality of the valet attendant.

doublea2527 · 04-04-2011, 09:08 PM

I park so far away, I need another car just to get me to the door.

Flux · 12-04-2012, 05:07 PM

Curious how many of you allow Valet's to park your Z? I've had my 2013 Z for about a month, first time letting Valet park it and I was nervous but trying not to be a snob about my car. Worst fear came true. Valet wrecked it, huge dent in back bumper (they backed it into the car in the spot next to where they were trying to park). Now my brand new Z is at the body shop getting a new bumper.

So I'm never letting a valet park my car again. Am I overreacting?

Mitco39 · 12-04-2012, 05:11 PM

I hate handing keys over to Valet's, with my 370z I dont think I could give up the keys. I would prefer to park it myself, or stay at hotels where you look down on the parking lot (although not always an option).

I know the feeling. haha

Mandingo · 12-04-2012, 05:31 PM

If there's good chance I'll have to valet, I take a different car. I've heard too many scary stories from friends that used to valet for a living.

Z-Girl 12 · 12-04-2012, 05:41 PM

Daaannnnggg that has always been my biggest fear! But at the same don't wanna be snobby either. But from reading ur story I will continue to park my Z! Sorry to hear though.

hadokenuh · 12-04-2012, 05:55 PM

Since I have a 6MT, I'll NEVER valet.

If I have a 7AT, maybe.

OP - I'd look into filing a claim for diminished value for your Z as well.

TheGreatOne · 12-04-2012, 06:19 PM

Ya, thats a fear for sure...also more that they are not used to the horrible rear view angles

If its a classy place, chances are they've parked cars 5 x's what mine costs...so i try not to be a snob. But I always worry in the back of my head. I have the Valet map from Uprev though...can't go over 3000k

hadokenuh · 12-04-2012, 06:25 PM

It's not really about how much our car costs, it's the hassle dealing with them if anything happens. For example, if you only notice some scratch/dent the next day, good luck with that.

Another thing is the fact that I've seen they drive my car recklessly in front of my eyes. What keeps them from doing it even more behind my back?

JungleZ · 12-04-2012, 06:28 PM

I would only be worried if I was lowered with Volks,, when I had my s2000 they curbed rash a tiny bit one night at a hotel party

TheGreatOne · 12-04-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hadokenuh

It's not really about how much our car costs, it's the hassle dealing with them if anything happens. For example, if you only notice some scratch/dent the next day, good luck with that.

Another thing is the fact that I've seen they drive my car recklessly in front of my eyes. What keeps them from doing it even more behind my back?

Was a big story here last summer when a Valet took someones R8 on the highway, went around 160 and crashed...not sure how that all turned out.

But ya, would be a hassle to prove any damage etc.

It is nice though when they bring your car to the door and people are wondering who's car that is...then u grab the keys

didymus · 12-04-2012, 06:40 PM

No way I don't trust those jokers

04-04-2011, 01:10 AM	#31 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 29	Absolutely NOT. I park myself and WAY in the back. __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

04-04-2011, 09:08 PM	#35 (permalink)
doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 34 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 14	I park so far away, I need another car just to get me to the door. __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

12-04-2012, 05:07 PM	#36 (permalink)
Flux Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 7 Drives: 13 370z Rep Power: 12	Valet Parking? Curious how many of you allow Valet's to park your Z? I've had my 2013 Z for about a month, first time letting Valet park it and I was nervous but trying not to be a snob about my car. Worst fear came true. Valet wrecked it, huge dent in back bumper (they backed it into the car in the spot next to where they were trying to park). Now my brand new Z is at the body shop getting a new bumper. So I'm never letting a valet park my car again. Am I overreacting?

12-04-2012, 05:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	I hate handing keys over to Valet's, with my 370z I dont think I could give up the keys. I would prefer to park it myself, or stay at hotels where you look down on the parking lot (although not always an option). I know the feeling. haha __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

12-04-2012, 05:31 PM	#38 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	If there's good chance I'll have to valet, I take a different car. I've heard too many scary stories from friends that used to valet for a living. __________________ some mods

04-04-2011, 03:38 PM	#33 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	I have friends that valet. It depends on the workers. some may screw around and some may not. Also it depends on how busy the place is. If its slow and there are 2 or more workers, most likely they might go for a quick drive. If its busy, they wont have the time.

12-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#39 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Daaannnnggg that has always been my biggest fear! But at the same don't wanna be snobby either. But from reading ur story I will continue to park my Z! Sorry to hear though. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

12-04-2012, 05:55 PM	#40 (permalink)
hadokenuh Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 186 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	Since I have a 6MT, I'll NEVER valet. If I have a 7AT, maybe. OP - I'd look into filing a claim for diminished value for your Z as well.

12-04-2012, 06:19 PM	#41 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Ya, thats a fear for sure...also more that they are not used to the horrible rear view angles If its a classy place, chances are they've parked cars 5 x's what mine costs...so i try not to be a snob. But I always worry in the back of my head. I have the Valet map from Uprev though...can't go over 3000k __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

12-04-2012, 06:25 PM	#42 (permalink)
hadokenuh Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 186 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	It's not really about how much our car costs, it's the hassle dealing with them if anything happens. For example, if you only notice some scratch/dent the next day, good luck with that. Another thing is the fact that I've seen they drive my car recklessly in front of my eyes. What keeps them from doing it even more behind my back?

12-04-2012, 06:28 PM	#43 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	I would only be worried if I was lowered with Volks,, when I had my s2000 they curbed rash a tiny bit one night at a hotel party

12-04-2012, 06:40 PM	#45 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	No way I don't trust those jokers

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