Valet Parking

SoCalBoy · 12-04-2012, 06:43 PM

will never hand over my keys to valet, not being snobby or anything. it's mostly due to being broke

Streetlife · 12-04-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by didymus

No way I don't trust those jokers

Footloose301 · 12-04-2012, 07:36 PM

No way would I ever

PaulZ370 · 12-04-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Flux

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?

No

nmjaxx9 · 12-04-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by didymus

No way I don't trust those jokers

X2 also theres a reason I have one fob with me all the time and hid the other one so im the only one driving my Z.

Haboob · 12-04-2012, 07:48 PM

No. I don't/won't allow anyone, but me to drive my car.

mrthomr · 12-04-2012, 08:52 PM

Im a snob so that = No Valet. lol

Seriously though, if I have to valet I also take another vehicle as well.

bonfire · 12-04-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

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

I agree with this. I hate turning my keys over, but I generally only vallet at respectable places. Deep down I worry a little, but I am more worried about the every day A-hole whacking my door with their pos. At least with the vallet, there is a designated lot, and only a handful of workers. The sheer number of random people in a normal parking lot, unattended must increase the probability of something happening. Backpack zipper keying your car, someone backing into you, someone opening their door on you...... makes me sick thinking of it.

Japanjay · 12-04-2012, 09:39 PM

I explain to them how I dont let anyone drive my car, then ask if I can tip what I would if they did park, if I can park it myself. Most places tell me where Valet parking is then I go park it myself. Very few will be hesistant, but then I tell them they can walk me to the lot and I will park in a spot away from anyone so the chances of them filling the lot and having to park near me are slim. I have had only one turn me away. At which point my evening plans change and I go elsewhere.

Haboob · 12-04-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mrthomr

Im a snob so that = No Valet. lol

Seriously though, if I have to valet I also take another vehicle as well.

I think we've earned the right to be a "snob" as some people say. This isn't a cheap car.

victort · 12-04-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I think we've earned the right to be a "snob" as some people say. This isn't a cheap car.

um... there are hyundais, camrys, and accords out there that cost more than a Z. I'm not snobby, i just don't let people i don't know drive my car. so only family and friends touch my cars

SoCalBoy · 12-04-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

um... there are hyundais, camrys, and accords out there that cost more than a Z. I'm not snobby, i just don't let people i don't know drive my car. so only family and friends touch my cars

really, Camrys??? ummm...how's about no. you'd have to get a fully loaded camry just to equal the cost as a base 370Z

axmea? · 12-04-2012, 11:15 PM

Never. Last time I had valet is when they scraped the crap out of my g37's lip. Went to the same hotel with the Z and I parked it in front in the front where it wall not be moved.

Trips · 12-04-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Flux

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?

Your thread was moved here as well as the replies.

victort · 12-05-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBoy

really, Camrys??? ummm...how's about no. you'd have to get a fully loaded camry just to equal the cost as a base 370Z

thanks for confirming. is a base Z still not a Z? The Z is a great looking car and one of the best looking out there under $50,000, just that some people are treating it as god's gift to mankind, when in the end, it's just a car.

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Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	I explain to them how I dont let anyone drive my car, then ask if I can tip what I would if they did park, if I can park it myself. Most places tell me where Valet parking is then I go park it myself. Very few will be hesistant, but then I tell them they can walk me to the lot and I will park in a spot away from anyone so the chances of them filling the lot and having to park near me are slim. I have had only one turn me away. At which point my evening plans change and I go elsewhere.