Where would or wouldn't you leave it?

[wild1poet2]

I take it most places but wouldn't take it into Fenway Park. Some lots pack you in like sardines so you literally have no way to exit a vehicle without touching doors. Gilette Stadium is a bit better but you always have the drunk a**holes who like to key stuff especially when they're with all there buddies.

Boston is rough on any car. You often see cars paralleled parked with bumpers touching. SUV's and 4x4 pickups far outnumber cars.

[70Sixter]

Having no experience towing nice cars, I'd like to hear more about car covers. Do you tie them down to prevent flapping and scratching paint?

Read a lot of good stuff in this thread. I admit to being an inveterate worrier ("perfectionist"). Repaired dings are never the same. Still I would not let the Box sit in the garage for fear SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN.

Wife and I get good exercise hiking from the far reaches of parking areas. And like Perfectlap's best ladies, she's never taken the offer to get out at the entrance. Well, once last week in 95 degree heat.

I'd park in well-lighted areas visible to plenty of people. And combat park so you can't get hemmed in.

Last, I'd not make any unnecessary stops. Roadside parks generally have trailer areas for pitstops. And drive-thru feeding stops remove one more threat element.

Good luck on your trip.

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by 70Sixter

Having no experience towing nice cars, I'd like to hear more about car covers. Do you tie them down to prevent flapping and scratching paint?

NEVER tow a vehicle with a car cover on it. No matter how tightly you think you've got it down it will still flap. That flapping can wear the paint off in a heartbeat!

[Biz-z Z]

Don’t take to heart those who scorn you over your concern for your Box; it’s just a part of who you are. You enjoy the exhilarating performance of one of the best sports cars in the world and your enjoyment of your Porsche is enhanced by its clean, dent free, ding free, scratch fee condition. It’s simply a beautiful car in looks and performance so why not protect your “investment” whenever your can?

So for my money, I go any place want but try to choose my parking wisely. When at malls and at work, I tend to park way out back on the perimeter away from everybody. If that’s not an option, I try to find the widest space and park directly in the middle. If that’s out I look for a space that’s near a late model Benz or other expensive car. I also look for an end parking space so I can cheat a little and put the outside wheels a whisker over the line. All of this is simply to protect from somebody parking too close and accidentally opening their car door into me.

To me, the sardine-like parking around Fenway would be out of the question. Besides, watching the Sox lose is tough enough; on top of that, finding a fresh ding in the door would send most people over the top! Save Fenway and Gilette parking for the “bone” you drive in the off season.

Perfectlap and 70Sixter, good posts.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by Biz-z Z

... So for my money, I go any place want but try to choose my parking wisely. When at malls and at work, I tend to park way out back on the perimeter away from everybody...

Perfectlap and 70Sixter, good posts.

Hi,

This practice can have the unfortunate side effect of a greater potential for Vandalism because the Car will stand out. Not usually a thief, but some kid who wants to key the Car his circumstances don't allow him to own. Park with everyone else, but pick your space wisely and choose one next to another late model car who's owner is also probably concerned about door dings and scrapes. This where a little Herd mentality can be an asset...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

This practice can have the unfortunate side effect of a greater potential for Vandalism because the Car will stand out. Not usually a thief, but some kid who wants to key the Car his circumstances don't allow him to own. Park with everyone else, but pick your space wisely and choose one next to another late model car who's owner is also probably concerned about door dings and scrapes. This where a little Herd mentality can be an asset...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

That's a good point. I still think you're taking a chance parking next to a late model car that's cared for... who knows how long it will be there and what will park to it next.

Have you ever noticed when you park further than everyone else (but not THE furthest) there's frequently a car next to you when you get back?

I believe in the NEVER TAKE 2 SPOTS principal. That eggs people on. I do as Biz-z Z does though, parking over the line on an end spot.

[Biz-z Z]

Originally Posted by Jeph

That's a good point. I still think you're taking a chance parking next to a late model car that's cared for... who knows how long it will be there and what will park to it next.

Have you ever noticed when you park further than everyone else (but not THE furthest) there's frequently a car next to you when you get back?

I believe in the NEVER TAKE 2 SPOTS principal. That eggs people on. I do as Biz-z Z does though, parking over the line on an end spot.

MNBosxter—I hear ya. I hasten to add that I would not park way out on the perimeter at night as I agree with you the Box would be easy prey.

Jeph- How right you are! A lot of times it seems when I park away from the crowd the Box somehow develops friends and sometimes not the ones I would really like! I admit a long, long time ago with another car I used to take 2 spaces. But, with the proper medication and an abundance of rehab I am now cured of that loathsome habit.