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Old 07-18-2008, 05:04 PM   #1
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Why do higher end vehicles get all the dings and dents?
Why do higher end vehicles get all the dings and dents? Am I missing something? I noticed this with my Jaguar XK. It was a dent magnet.My Excurson and my wife's nissan rarely get dinged. I just purchased my 02 Boxster a few weeks back and I already had it in the PDR shop today (great job by the way). I had a new 8 or 9 inch crease already. Do people actually aim their baskets or put more strength into opening their doors because a nice car is next to them?
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Old 07-18-2008, 07:16 PM   #2
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lol.. that's merphy's law
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it is very frustrating. I feel your pain. Thats why I rarely drive my car when going out unless I know there is good parking. I sound obsessive, but I make it a habit of walking around my car before I drive off.
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it is very frustrating. I feel your pain. Thats why I rarely drive my car when going out unless I know there is good parking. I sound obsessive, but I make it a habit of walking around my car before I drive off.
Roger that ghost rider

Seems the world is full of idiots, but noticed more by the people that actually care, such as us!
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I have noticed the same thing. I think some people do go out of there way to hurt nice cars, and others don't even think about it. I always try to park away from other cars and shopping carts. For the most part I think people respect others cars, but some do not.

I have had few problems, but do deal with some vandalism from jealous punks. But luckily for them it has not been anything permanent. I am strong a believe in the phrase:
"You just don't f*** with another man's automobile." -Pulp Fiction
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Oh yeah, I know what you're talking about. I have been ok thus far on the door dings but my 944 used to get killed with them, college campuses are the worst. Now I just park a mile away when possible. But once that first one comes ... grrr...
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I thought Pulp Fiction was "don't F'n massage your boss' wife's feet"
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