Do You Valet

Jamaica · 06-23-2011, 08:44 PM

only in certain areas i get valet. Newport, Hollywood, manhatten beach.

happytheman · 06-23-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

only in certain areas i get valet. Newport, Hollywood, manhatten beach.

That's because you're an OG!

MUST · 06-24-2011, 01:25 AM

i always valet

...my wifes car

mikeSS · 06-24-2011, 02:05 AM

when i go to my country club i valet, and they park her right up front.

My_third_Z · 06-24-2011, 02:40 AM

Most of you guys are pretty uptight. I've used the valet numerous times and never had an issue with it. Downtown Charleston isn't exactly a good place to go speeding around anyway. Plus, the place I usually eat at that has valet, also has a hotel that is several hundred a night and up, so I figure those guys drive many nicer cars than a 370z.

Dallaz · 06-24-2011, 03:10 AM

I have been a Valet for over a year now and can tell you no matter how safe and responsible I may be with customers cars not every valet treats them with the same respect if you know what I mean.......... and just cause it's a Z and not a $3,4 or 5 some odd Hundred thousand dollar Scuderia, Murcielago SV, SLS AMG etc, etc means nothing(in fact they're the ones that have $10,000 paddle shift dual clutch systems which make them way less fun to drive than any standard Z anyway in my opinion). those cars never get ragged on cause they're the ones who tip $20-$100+ for it to be up front. as for $5 to be parked up front that just does not happen (and i've valeted in many different areas). my advise is pay the $20 to keep your car up front weather you park it or not & they hold the key yes but just lock your glove box w/ any valuables and give them just the fob and your set. S*** just pay em $50 and who cares if you've got enough for dinner, your car's SAFE!!!!
Also sorry for taking up the whole page with one post, hope it's helpful.

onzedge · 06-24-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jayl

no way!, go home and take a cab!! or get in the car with the valet and take the keys from him when parked!!

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I never valet, even in my beater. I knew valets in high school. They told me all about the performance limits of various cars they'd driven.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i would grab a cab instead. or have a buddy drop me off.

USINC97 · 06-24-2011, 07:16 AM

Valet? No we call a cab instead.

TX_370 · 06-24-2011, 08:02 AM

I usually attempt to "size up" the valet and decide whether to valet or not on the spot.

Dark Sarcasm · 06-24-2011, 08:30 AM

i watched a guy talking with the valet one night. He kept saying "i own a green Jaguar but thats not my green Jaguar" then another green Jaguar pulled up, an old couple got out and told the valet " i dont think this is my car" The old peoplegot in the wrong car and didnt realize it till they were on the highway.

One time I got to a hotel late at night and decided to valet. I checked in, got my bags and gave the keys to the attendant. I came back out the next morning and my car hadn't moved. They ran out of valet spots so they just left it there. Needless to say I didnt tip.

TX_370 · 06-24-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

i watched a guy talking with the valet one night. He kept saying "i own a green Jaguar but thats not my green Jaguar" then another green Jaguar pulled up, an old couple got out and told the valet " i dont think this is my car" The old peoplegot in the wrong car and didnt realize it till they were on the highway.

One time I got to a hotel late at night and decided to valet. I checked in, got my bags and gave the keys to the attendant. I came back out the next morning and my car hadn't moved. They ran out of valet spots so they just left it there. Needless to say I didnt tip.

Screw that!

Hambone1 · 06-24-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

when i go to my country club i valet, and they park her right up front.

After spending many years in the golf business, I hope you don't like your car(s) if that's the case. Country club valets are some of the worst.

Mt Tam I am · 06-24-2011, 09:30 AM

I always ask to put my car right up front so I can watch it from the restaurant. I give them $5 and it works every time. No would mean I self park. I still hate the whole valet thing.

GNS · 06-24-2011, 10:35 AM

Install a GPS tracking module or hidden video camera to catch shenanigans red handed.

gr8-wrx · 06-24-2011, 02:35 PM

I've never used valet on my WRX or Z. I've have used valet on my Frontier in the past.

06-24-2011, 01:25 AM	#33 (permalink)
MUST Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.cal Posts: 599 Drives: her crazy Rep Power: 17	i always valet ...my wifes car __________________ • SSR • HKS • PMU • AKRAPOVIC • AE • HOTCHIKIS • H&R • HANKOOK • BROADWAY • RIP: "Marshmallow" August 30, 2009 — November 30, 2015

06-24-2011, 02:05 AM	#34 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 14	when i go to my country club i valet, and they park her right up front. __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

06-24-2011, 03:10 AM	#36 (permalink)
Dallaz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,272 Drives: 09MontereyBlu370z6MT Rep Power: 15	Valet! I have been a Valet for over a year now and can tell you no matter how safe and responsible I may be with customers cars not every valet treats them with the same respect if you know what I mean.......... and just cause it's a Z and not a $3,4 or 5 some odd Hundred thousand dollar Scuderia, Murcielago SV, SLS AMG etc, etc means nothing(in fact they're the ones that have $10,000 paddle shift dual clutch systems which make them way less fun to drive than any standard Z anyway in my opinion). those cars never get ragged on cause they're the ones who tip $20-$100+ for it to be up front. as for $5 to be parked up front that just does not happen (and i've valeted in many different areas). my advise is pay the $20 to keep your car up front weather you park it or not & they hold the key yes but just lock your glove box w/ any valuables and give them just the fob and your set. S*** just pay em $50 and who cares if you've got enough for dinner, your car's SAFE!!!! Also sorry for taking up the whole page with one post, hope it's helpful.

06-24-2011, 08:02 AM	#39 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	I usually attempt to "size up" the valet and decide whether to valet or not on the spot. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

06-24-2011, 08:30 AM	#40 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	i watched a guy talking with the valet one night. He kept saying "i own a green Jaguar but thats not my green Jaguar" then another green Jaguar pulled up, an old couple got out and told the valet " i dont think this is my car" The old peoplegot in the wrong car and didnt realize it till they were on the highway. One time I got to a hotel late at night and decided to valet. I checked in, got my bags and gave the keys to the attendant. I came back out the next morning and my car hadn't moved. They ran out of valet spots so they just left it there. Needless to say I didnt tip. __________________ wax

06-23-2011, 08:44 PM	#31 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	only in certain areas i get valet. Newport, Hollywood, manhatten beach.

06-24-2011, 02:40 AM	#35 (permalink)
My_third_Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 312 Drives: Blue 09 370z Rep Power: 14	Most of you guys are pretty uptight. I've used the valet numerous times and never had an issue with it. Downtown Charleston isn't exactly a good place to go speeding around anyway. Plus, the place I usually eat at that has valet, also has a hotel that is several hundred a night and up, so I figure those guys drive many nicer cars than a 370z.

06-24-2011, 07:16 AM	#38 (permalink)
USINC97 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT/09 Cube Rep Power: 14	Valet? No we call a cab instead.

06-24-2011, 09:30 AM	#43 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	I always ask to put my car right up front so I can watch it from the restaurant. I give them $5 and it works every time. No would mean I self park. I still hate the whole valet thing. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-24-2011, 10:35 AM	#44 (permalink)
GNS Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 14	Install a GPS tracking module or hidden video camera to catch shenanigans red handed.

06-24-2011, 02:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	I've never used valet on my WRX or Z. I've have used valet on my Frontier in the past. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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