IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005) Discussion about the IS models up to the 2005 model

Little ? about parking

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-17-05, 09:40 AM
  #1  
VIP12
Driver
Thread Starter
 
VIP12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: California
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Little ? about parking

I am going to Las Vegas in a few weeks and I am debating parking my car myself in the parking garage or letting the Valet park the car for me in the valet area. What do you guys think or what have been your experiences with this area?
Old 03-17-05, 09:57 AM
  #2  
TRD-bB
Pole Position
 
TRD-bB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: California
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I normally stay at MGM, Mirage or TI.
I've always parked in the parking garages, no problem whatsoever.

Have fun at Vegas!!
Old 03-17-05, 10:11 AM
  #3  
VIP12
Driver
Thread Starter
 
VIP12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: California
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I am staying at the Luxor this year and I was just wondering what you guys do since all of your car are modded and I just got my rims put on. Thanks man I will have fun
Old 03-17-05, 10:55 AM
  #4  
flipside909
Lexus Connoisseur
 
flipside909's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 19,801
Received 531 Likes on 280 Posts
Default

Park it yourself. Those punk kid valets will gun your car around the corner when it's not in sight anymore. I don't trust them. Just make the walk!
Old 03-17-05, 11:11 AM
  #5  
VIP12
Driver
Thread Starter
 
VIP12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: California
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks guys, I will park my own car and maybe I will win lots of money. This the first time I will take the IS3 to Vegas hope is it as fun as my past cars.
Old 03-17-05, 11:13 AM
  #6  
jacer300
Driver School Candidate
 
jacer300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Missouri
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I agree with parking it yourself. i have a friend who works for a big casino where I live and lets just say, he doesnt take it easy around the turns or on the gas if he's in a nice car. He doesnt damage the car. He just likes to test whats under the hood.
Old 03-17-05, 12:32 PM
  #7  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 185 Likes on 144 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by VIP12
I am staying at the Luxor this year and I was just wondering what you guys do since all of your car are modded and I just got my rims put on. Thanks man I will have fun
i will never let anyone else touch my car, period. it's that simple. no one knows how to take care of your car more than you do, that's how i see it.

and at luxor, they have a pretty big parking, two levels i believe. usually the lower one is crowded. if you want you can park on the upper level
Old 03-17-05, 01:40 PM
  #8  
TRD-bB
Pole Position
 
TRD-bB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: California
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rominl
i will never let anyone else touch my car, period. it's that simple. no one knows how to take care of your car more than you do, that's how i see it.
I agree
no commercial car washes, no valet, I can park my own damn car LOL

VIP12, hope you win enough $$$ for a 2nd Gen IS
Old 03-17-05, 02:16 PM
  #9  
yaowza
Driver School Candidate
 
yaowza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: IL
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

haha, I always let the valet's take my car just cuz I'm that lazy and I know nobody can drive my cars like I can...I already had a valet take a sharp turn too fast and destroyed my rear right quarter pannel on my m3 about 2 years ago in downtown chicago...and I sued the pants off the company that ran the valet's and the building owner. I'd rather put my car in the hands of a MALE valet than my g/f lol...
Old 03-17-05, 09:04 PM
  #10  
dolesun
Rookie
 
dolesun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Park you own car, take a cab if you need to go somewhere.
Old 03-18-05, 05:04 PM
  #11  
SDLexus
Lead Lap
 
SDLexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: California
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Definitely park the car yourself. I can't tell you how many times I've seen valet attendants get into "fender benders." Simply, is the convenience of having your car parked and not walking a long distance more important than the risk that you may get your car back damaged?
Old 03-18-05, 11:09 PM
  #12  
Statik
Driver School Candidate
 
Statik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: California
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Park it yourself, absolutely. I used to valet cars in years ago. Some of those guys are pretty ruthless with other's cars. Everytime I see valet, I project back and begin to sweat!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KillaIS250
Car Chat
40
08-14-18 01:24 PM
Philips
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
16
06-04-14 11:11 AM
akayaaa
Northern California Lexus Club
6
04-27-09 02:24 PM
jracerlmn
CL of Southern California
13
02-11-09 12:50 PM
hashs99
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
75
02-28-06 11:41 AM



Quick Reply: Little ? about parking



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:45 AM.