Jwconeil

CAHWY128

I gave up and just said I am going to drive it no matter what and park where ever I can. I also try to park away from people but always come back to find some one parked right next to me. On the one hand I hate any damage, but on the other I want to drive the wheels off of my RCF. I will choose damage over not driving at this point in my life.

I have choosen to live an experiential life where doing out weighs protecting.

I personally hate the idiots who dent cars in parking lots and would kick them if I could. Yet they seem to be multiplying...lol!

cleethree

JKweezy

I try to find parking near a curb where I hug it as close as I can to leave as much space as possible from a neighboring car (of course avoid scratching your rims). I also work where there are cart bins (or whatever they are called). I park as close as I can on the passenger side to it to again leave as much room as possible from a neighboring car on the driver's side (of course let your passenger out before u do this). If the bin post is close to my car on the passenger side, I push it towards the other spot on the other side of the bin.

If u park in a lot where there are those bins and park in the middle of no where, hoping no one will park next to u, they will park next to u and leave the cart out there since there is no bin close by. I have a 2008 and have been doing this and not a door ding yet (Knock on wood)... But stuff happens but I have found this minimizes any door dings at least...

rschlem1

know what you mean. had that happen in employee parking lot at work. now being 75 young, and have a disabled tag, i can avoid the dings. but would trade
the tag for better legs

Jwconeil

BlckGhst

Parking far from other cars is about the only thing I can do. The F is my daily driver and the only car I own, so its showing a little more wear and tear now compared to when I bought it. But thats part of the game. I made the purchase to enjoy it every day and thats exactly what Im doing

lobuxracer

iTrader: (2)

I never pay attention to it. I park my car and split the space evenly, but I'll park next to the shopping cart return in a second without thinking. Knock on wood, I have no door dings at all, even after 10 years of ownership. I must live a charmed life. BUT, I have paint chips on the front end like no tomorrow because I don't ever drive slowly. This really says it all for me:

Nikeboi09

I protect my F like hired security, just to come home and ding it with my other car....... sonofa#*&%@.

Raven97990

I'll make a point, sometimes when you see a less than stellar car parked next to yours when you're parked way out, it may be someone like me. When I see someone out a ways, I'll sometimes take the spot next to them. I know I won't slam their car, or put dings/scratches so I'm giving a extra buffer to help protect the car.

b761125

Rather than parking my car away from everyone, I usually just be strategic in whom I am parking next to.

Cars that I don't park beside from:
- SUV, minivans:
Driver does not have good visibility for what is around their car. Most people whom purchase these cars either have a big family (lots of doors needs to be open) and/ or need the space because they buy lots of stuff.

- Cars that is parked at an angle, car that is parked not in the center of the two parking lines:
Driver is does not care how they park may affect others. What are the chances that he/ she is going to care if his/her door open too wide.

- Cars that have lots of scratches and dings:
They don't care about their own car. Don't bet on them caring for mine.

Last and most important point.
I personally like to park next to nicer/ performance car, because I know they/ we care.

I drove a 2016 WRX, currently driving an 2017 C43 and planned to purchase an ISF in the summer.

vertex16

I understand the struggle. Right after I bought my Acura RL in 2012, I reverse parked it at work and came back to a neat door ding on my fender. Sad part is, this was back when I worked for a company of less than 50 people. I knew exactly who parked around me, and I knew who had done it. Somehow, it didn't chip the paint. I'll attribute it to the aluminum fender. Luckily, they were able to PDR it out. I haven't been able to find any new door dings since, but it's also worth nothing I'm in the midwest where parking spots are wide and I make an effort to avoid people

Moral of the story: people suck, drive your car and enjoy it!

MisterSkiz

iTrader: (2)

I daily drive my F.....I park away from people, try to get the end spots and jam it right up against the curb.

This is with any car that I drive.

People as a general rule are total morons

5LITERV8YO

Ah yes. One of my biggest pet peeves. The way I avoid dings/dents is by driving my other car. If I'm going somewhere that I know the parking situation is bad, I won't drive my F. It's frustrating when you do your best to take care of your car only to have someone who is careless put a ding in your door. Having a nice car is a double edged sword. It brings you joy driving it, however, you never stop worrying about it when you park it in a public place and walk away.

F BOMB

Just a little unconventional thinking can help. Some steps I've taken:

1. Park at a neighboring dead or closed business. Sometimes a simple parkway separates a clogged lot with an open one.
2. Find an area (like around back) where employees park. It's sometimes just 20 seconds of additional walking.
3. In parking garages, go up a few levels, then start back down where I am more likely to find sweet, out of the way spots. This also helps with a faster exit.
4. I don't pig park, but if I feel there is a vulnerable side where someone may come along side. Turn the wheel hard over in hopes the blunt profile of that 19s influences their approach and not get too close.