View Poll Results: Would you allow valet parking?
Yes
22
23.16%
No
67
70.53%
Could care less
6
6.32%
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Valet Parking?
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
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From: Japan
No. I did the valet thing while i was in HS. Parking peoples cars was the money job in 1987, and boy did I make some money. But dealing with cheap bastards, and people that look at you as their servant means their cars might have gotten some bad treatment.
I never did that, but my buddies have. Once, a Testarossa came in. That thing was sweet, so I naturally had to turn it around. I almost lost it trying to get in reverse, as that gated shifter was a bitch (I was 17, so sue me). Then I got bold and popped the rear hatch to see the engine......
No, don't trust the valet.......
I never did that, but my buddies have. Once, a Testarossa came in. That thing was sweet, so I naturally had to turn it around. I almost lost it trying to get in reverse, as that gated shifter was a bitch (I was 17, so sue me). Then I got bold and popped the rear hatch to see the engine......
No, don't trust the valet.......
And mrsteve, even someone with an older car, I can still understand them not wanting anyone to touch if. If they have taken immaculate care of their car it's whole life, there's no reason the car shouldn't look darn near the same as the day it was delivered, and I understand wanting to keep it that way. It doesn't bother me one bit people who could care less about their cars and any dings/scratches it may get, just don't carry that disregard out on to my car. A reason I park out in Timbuktu all the time.
What Would Don Draper Do?
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From: Houston
you guys totally exaggerate... in the past... I valet all the time, and never had any problems... but it's probably the ghetto places where they hire a bunch of losers that you guys are going that's causing all these problems... if you go to a classy place the valet is well organized and professional
only times i had to valet were at very nice steak restaurants and hotels.
and every time, the seats and mirrors were adjusted and the radio channels were changed.
saying all classy places have well organized and professional valets is an exaggeration too.
with that said, sure, i'd feel more comfortable valeting at a classy place than a not so classy place. but i still don't like valeting.
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From: palmyra,pa
you guys totally exaggerate... in the past... I valet all the time, and never had any problems... but it's probably the ghetto places where they hire a bunch of losers that you guys are going that's causing all these problems... if you go to a classy place the valet is well organized and professional
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Would you honesty trust someone driving your FX? What if they curb one of those baller ass wheels and basically pin it on you. I'm going to dinner to eat and probably get laid, not worry about my car. The self satisfaction of me parking my car and knowing its safe is worth more to me than the money paying someone to do it and worrying about it through dinner and sexy time.
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From: Japan
Would you honesty trust someone driving your FX? What if they curb one of those baller ass wheels and basically pin it on you. I'm going to dinner to eat and probably get laid, not worry about my car. The self satisfaction of me parking my car and knowing its safe is worth more to me than the money paying someone to do it and worrying about it through dinner and sexy time.
And in a paid, secured lot. Not being a cheap bastard and driving for 20 minutes looking for a free spot, only to get your car broken into.
Instructor
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From: Colorado
My valet experience:
STORY:
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-2004-2008-124/anyone-who-valets-their-car-pix-677423/
STORY:
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-2004-2008-124/anyone-who-valets-their-car-pix-677423/
E92
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From: socal
Reminds me of this one time at the golf course I worked at, a guy with a 993 with RUF wheels tried to park right in front of the clubhouse. When I told him that driving a 993 doesn't give him permission to park there he got really pissed and more or less threw the keys at me and told me to park it myself. He didn't tip after I parked it at the end of the lot :cheapskate:
E92
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From: socal
Team Owner
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From: District of Corruption
I don't mind it when I'm out with my girl and we go eat a nice dinner.
But the only thing that really comes into my mind when I'm handing over the keys is that scene in Seinfeld when Jerry gets his car back and notices a terrible B.O. smell.
But the only thing that really comes into my mind when I'm handing over the keys is that scene in Seinfeld when Jerry gets his car back and notices a terrible B.O. smell.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
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Would you honesty trust someone driving your FX? What if they curb one of those baller ass wheels and basically pin it on you. I'm going to dinner to eat and probably get laid, not worry about my car. The self satisfaction of me parking my car and knowing its safe is worth more to me than the money paying someone to do it and worrying about it through dinner and sexy time.
I recently attended 2 weddings... one of them was at a fancy private club where you didn't really have a choice... I guess if I had been hell bent to park it myself... I'm sure the parking attendants would've let me... but probably would have caused a scene in front of the other people pulling up in Bentley GTs and Quattroportes, however the actual parking area was down a hill... which meant I would've had to hike back up the long driveway in my Hugo Boss... and my date in her dress and heels... On a semi warm autumn day? NO THANKS.
The other wedding was at a 5 star hotel... I was running late, and for once... a wedding was starting on time (it was a Persian wedding, and traditionally, I guess it has to be held before sunset
and it was getting very close to it ...anyway). So, it was simply much more convenient to have it valet'd... cause I still had to find where the wedding was in the hotel. On the (few) occasions where I've valet'd, were the seat and steering wheel out of place? Sure... but ya know what? I'm 5'-7" and if the guy parking my FX is waaaaaay taller than me (which is usually the case), I don't want him having to drive it being uncomfortable... it's not big deal... it's a push of a memory button to put them back in place... Give me a break... some of you guys act like it's the end of the world that the parking attendant changed the setting...
"OMG OMG OMG!!! WHAT TO DO??!!!!" 
it's NOT about finding a g/f or having friends that understand the love you have for your car... it's about respect... I'm sure some of you have expectations when you pick up your dates. Does she look nice? Nice dress, makeup... hair done up? etc etc... I assure you, when I girl goes out of her way to look nice for you... SHE.. has expectations...
If I'm out -a night on the town... (for example) taking someone to see a show... dressing up, busting out the nice watch, taking her to a nice restaurant, VALET PARKING is ALL part of the package, it's call having class...
...again, I DON'T opt for valet most of the time... but there comes a time where you just gotta...
AND (as I already mentioned), I've worked in both valet parking and the food industry before... you guys are worry about your... what? $20k... $30k or even $60k car? You guys have no idea what goes on in the kitchen of the restaurants you go to, and I'm talking about stuff you're putting in your mouths.
Do I worry when they're driving my car away? ...sure. But that's life. And NO, I've never had any problems with valet parking... but I DID lose a brand new iPod to a car wash once... and got scratches from the asshats wiping down the cars wearing watches... it was the ONE time I took it to a car wash
but that's another story
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From: Japan
Nice post..... Thinking of it like that, I don't go out of my way to places that have a valet. But if I have to, or the situation warrants it, then I just do it. This may be a bit hypocritical, but I think there are times where you just do it. Really not much of a choice. Now, if there is a choice, and there's no embarrassment involved, then I'll park it myself.
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From: Houston
On the (few) occasions where I've valet'd, were the seat and steering wheel out of place? Sure... but ya know what? I'm 5'-7" and if the guy parking my FX is waaaaaay taller than me (which is usually the case), I don't want him having to drive it being uncomfortable... it's not big deal... it's a push of a memory button to put them back in place... Give me a break... some of you guys act like it's the end of the world that the parking attendant changed the setting... "OMG OMG OMG!!! WHAT TO DO??!!!!"
"OMG OMG OMG!!! WHAT TO DO??!!!!" no. i don't think it's the end of the world and i don't scream OMG OMG!!! WHAT TO DO?!!!!
if the driver needs to adjust the seat to be more comfortable, fine. and i understand that you won't be able to change it back to exactly what it was before, but at least show some decency and common courtesy to change it back. (unfortunately, i don't have memory seats)
changing my radio settings and preprogrammed stations is a
why would the driver have the need to change my settings for a quick drive to the parking space and back? this has happened at least 3 times...all in classy institutions.
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From: Bay Area, CA
So, lets just say this weekend if you go out to dinner and the restaurant had valet parking. You get your car back with a curbed rim, and scratched bumper, and fender how are you going to react when the Valet tells you it was already there or they arent responsible for any damages?
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