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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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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?
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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I normally stay at MGM, Mirage or TI.
I've always parked in the parking garages, no problem whatsoever.

Have fun at Vegas!!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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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
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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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!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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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.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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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.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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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
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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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
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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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...
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Park you own car, take a cab if you need to go somewhere.
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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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?
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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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!
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