01-27-2007, 01:59 AM | #23 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 29
Rep 2,134
Posts |
Yep. Not worth it.
__________________
2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
![]() ![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 02:21 AM | #24 |
Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() 23
Rep 574
Posts |
Hey, do what I do. Drive to the movie rental place and then back home to watch it. Actually, netflix kinda killed that idea and there's nothing like the big screen experience. I too find movie theater parking lots to be some of the worst places for cars. Any car. Actually, you can say that about all parking lots, but movie theater ones make me more paranoid for some reason.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 04:22 AM | #26 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 324
Rep 1,928
Posts
Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Weston,Florida
|
Quote:
![]() ![]()
__________________
E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011
Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML ![]() |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 04:27 AM | #27 |
Major General
![]() ![]() ![]() 591
Rep 7,519
Posts
Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Vinton, Virginia
|
When you first drop off the car, make sure the valet guy sees you take a photograph of the odometer with a cellphone camera. Then, when the car is returned, have the valet guy watch you take another photograph of the odometer. You should be able to view both on camera. If it is an unreasonable increase, have him explain it then and there to his manager.
__________________
2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec
SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269 |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 04:34 AM | #28 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 324
Rep 1,928
Posts
Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Weston,Florida
|
Quote:
![]() thanks
__________________
E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011
Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML ![]() |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 05:37 AM | #29 |
Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() 137
Rep 590
Posts
Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Kuwait
|
Yea i hate velt parking. I went to houston once, (great place to eat) the guy that parked my dads 525i. Brought the car back with the emergency brakes up!!
So i try to never valet park
__________________
Current Ride: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 70th Anniversary
Previous Rides: 2007 BMW 335i, 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS, 2009 Scion tC, 2009 Subaru WRX STi, 2013 Yamaha YZF-R6, 2014 Yamaha YZF-R1, 2000 Honda Civic Sedan, 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback EK9, 2006, Acura RSX Type-S, 2019 Shelby GT350, 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 06:49 AM | #31 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 190
Rep 2,916
Posts |
man that sucks
![]()
__________________
![]() 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // BMW never makes ordinary cars . . . |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 07:28 AM | #32 |
Colonel
![]() 202
Rep 2,485
Posts |
I think it was the Corvette ZR1 that had the valet switch.
__________________
2006 E90 330i (retired)
2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 07:28 AM | #33 | |
Moderator
![]() 7467
Rep 19,366
Posts |
Quote:
But, IMHO, you are now openning up the door for other sorts of abuse. If you get the kind of kid who is going to disrespect other people's property, he'll find a way to do it somehow. By pulling the camera, you are sending the message that you think you've outsmarted him. Get the wrong kid, and he's definitely going to take you up on that challenge. Lot's can go on while you are sitting in the theatre for 2 hours. For example, your odometer cannot tell you if the guy drops the clutch at 7000 RPM or cranks the volume on your stereo up to max for 30 minutes. Don't valet your cars, people. Way, way too many haters out there. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 07:32 AM | #34 |
//Mdicted
![]() 364
Rep 9,989
Posts
Drives: a Cop Magnet
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: 495 Ring
iTrader: (18)
Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00]
2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50] |
thnk god the valet didnt crash it!
.... I'd take that matter up to the valet higher mgmt if that happen to me
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 07:34 AM | #35 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 406
Rep 2,984
Posts |
when i was down in florida last week i saw the valet guy driving off with a Ferrari and i could see that when he turned the corner and was out of the owners sight he went from like 10mph to about 65 in a second.:mad: fwiw i never valet any car.
__________________
"...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..." |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 10:06 AM | #37 |
Major
![]() 39
Rep 1,413
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 10:10 AM | #38 |
Major
![]() 280
Rep 1,392
Posts
Drives: 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
|
After seeing what happed to that Ferrari in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, I will never let anyone else drive my baby
![]()
__________________
12 M3 Interlagos Blue/Black
18 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Yeah, it's got a HEMI) 21 X3 Silver/Black(Wife's) 06 330i Monaco Blue/Black (retired) 02 X5 3.0 Topaz Blue/Black (retired) |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 10:29 AM | #39 |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 199
Rep 3,469
Posts |
One time in Vegas I used the valet at every hotel I visited based on a recommendation from my friend who lives there stating it was so much easier and faster than parking myself, and cheap as it only cost a $ for tip.
Well, when I got back home from my 4 day trip and washed my car, I found a shitload of dings and stratches that were not there before the trip. Never again.
__________________
2016 Alpine White M3 (gone)
2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340 |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 10:37 AM | #40 |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 324
Rep 1,928
Posts
Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Weston,Florida
|
wow imagine that !! :mad: what if that happens the valet company have insurance right?
I think also the ACS front lip and the PIAA angel lights draw some attention I think that is why they took it for a ride
__________________
E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011
Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML ![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 10:41 AM | #41 | |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 199
Rep 3,469
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2016 Alpine White M3 (gone)
2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 11:14 AM | #42 |
Major General
![]() ![]() ![]() 591
Rep 7,519
Posts
Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Vinton, Virginia
|
I put aftermarket wheels on my Celica and then invested in a set of Gorilla locks. These require a special key that looks like a socket that fits into the lugwrench. The great part of the set was there were sixteen locking lugs on the car using the same key.
__________________
2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec
SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269 |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 11:24 AM | #43 |
Major General
![]() ![]() ![]() 672
Rep 6,750
Posts |
You simply don't tip the valet. Tell them why you're not tipping them and if that's not satisfactory to them, speak with the manager. Best not to antagonize them too much. They'll do what they want.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2007, 11:41 AM | #44 | |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 555
Rep 4,760
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|