Why, just why?

Frisbey · 04-13-2019, 10:02 AM

I know this has been said before, a pet peeve of mine.

My wife and I went out to dinner last night, like normal, I park in the north 40 of the lot, when we came out , this is what we saw...

Even the mustang guy behind me knows parking etiquette

Fortunately no door dings.

F1FTY · 04-13-2019, 10:09 AM

I ask this question almost daily. I also notice it when out in public at malls, airports, etc. People tend to walk right towards other people even when there is plenty of open space.

BlackKnight2SS18 · 04-13-2019, 10:13 AM

This behavior is one thing that drives me insane. Why??? WTF???

Zero explanation for it. Severe mental issues, no manners, or just a straight up @$$hole. Usually the latter. And when, not if, they ding your car... they act the part too.

Yanniz · 04-13-2019, 10:16 AM

He parked close so he/she can check your car out, I see that as a good thing

DenverTaco07 · 04-13-2019, 10:17 AM

the other day in a downtown Denver high-rise underground parking garage, I parked in a nice end spot and parked all the way over. I walk out to leave work and some POS is parked over the line on my side and had about 6 feet of space left on the other side of his car.

People are just a-holes.

DenverTaco07 · 04-13-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Yanniz

He parked close so he/she can check your car out, I see that as a good thing

nope, if the driver appreciated nice cars they would have parked elsewhere and walked over to take a look. in this case the driver saw that op intended to park his sweet ride away from everyone, but felt the need to try and instigate.

Magnum922 · 04-13-2019, 10:21 AM

Maybe some people cant park unless there is a car next to them to guide them in between the lines? I was the first one at a car cruise one time and a Volvo sped going about 30 diagonal across all the lines to get about 1' near my fender. The parking lot was empty. No need to get that close.

BlackKnight2SS18 · 04-13-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnum922

Maybe some people cant park unless there is a car next to them to guide them in between the lines?

1. Open the door and look at the lines on the ground.
2. Use the camera that most cars have now.
3. Get out, see if you are inside the lines, if not... get back in and try again.

This behavior is pure lazy, careless, and pure-@$$hole type.

rlarsen462 · 04-13-2019, 11:05 AM

Could always wait for him to to come back to his truck and just shoot him?

LT4Greg · 04-13-2019, 11:12 AM

Yep I think it’s just the norm now for people to do that! Since I bought my ZL1 last month it happens frequently when I drive and park it. I park in BFE and some asshat has to park next to or in front of me! I won’t understand it until the day I die but that’s the way it seems to be. No need to get pissed and run your blood pressure up just say a few cuss words and get in the car and drive away.

SSShark · 04-13-2019, 11:44 AM

One of the great mysteries of the universe.

SPARTAN sui · 04-13-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeROC

Probably just typical idiot behavior. Oh look, that guy thinks he has a nice car and parked in the of middle, I'll show him and park right next to him, herp derp.

This is pretty much what I think happens. It's worst when it's rust bucket that parks next to you in the middle of nowhere.

karmatourer · 04-13-2019, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frisbey

I know this has been said before, a pet peeve of mine.

My wife and I went out to dinner last night, like normal, I park in the north 40 of the lot, when we came out , this is what we saw...

Even the mustang guy behind me knows parking etiquette

Fortunately no door dings.

No,just to be a DCIK! They know exactly what they're doing and its working.
Why is everybody so confused?

Bigdog9586 · 04-13-2019, 12:28 PM

Maybe he sees it and knows there is a guy who respects his car. If I park next to him that is one side of my vehicle I won’t have to worry about being hit and I’m sure no going to hit his either. So we both come out ahead. At least I hope that is what he is thinking.

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04-13-2019, 10:09 AM	#2
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	I ask this question almost daily. I also notice it when out in public at malls, airports, etc. People tend to walk right towards other people even when there is plenty of open space. __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

04-13-2019, 10:17 AM	#5
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	the other day in a downtown Denver high-rise underground parking garage, I parked in a nice end spot and parked all the way over. I walk out to leave work and some POS is parked over the line on my side and had about 6 feet of space left on the other side of his car. People are just a-holes. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

04-13-2019, 10:21 AM	#7
Magnum922 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North carolina Posts: 336	Maybe some people cant park unless there is a car next to them to guide them in between the lines? I was the first one at a car cruise one time and a Volvo sped going about 30 diagonal across all the lines to get about 1' near my fender. The parking lot was empty. No need to get that close. __________________

04-13-2019, 11:12 AM	#10
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Yep I think it’s just the norm now for people to do that! Since I bought my ZL1 last month it happens frequently when I drive and park it. I park in BFE and some asshat has to park next to or in front of me! I won’t understand it until the day I die but that’s the way it seems to be. No need to get pissed and run your blood pressure up just say a few cuss words and get in the car and drive away. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-13-2019, 10:13 AM	#3
BlackKnight2SS18 Account Suspended Drives: 2018 2SS Redline Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 85	This behavior is one thing that drives me insane. Why??? WTF??? Zero explanation for it. Severe mental issues, no manners, or just a straight up @$$hole. Usually the latter. And when, not if, they ding your car... they act the part too.

04-13-2019, 10:16 AM	#4
Yanniz Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Snohomish Posts: 73	He parked close so he/she can check your car out, I see that as a good thing

04-13-2019, 11:05 AM	#9
rlarsen462 Sell Low, Buy High Drives: 2022 ZLE, 2023 ZLE (Inbound) Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Varies Posts: 542	Could always wait for him to to come back to his truck and just shoot him?

04-13-2019, 11:44 AM	#11
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04-13-2019, 12:28 PM	#14
Bigdog9586 Drives: 2016 Z06 coupe Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mi Posts: 280	Maybe he sees it and knows there is a guy who respects his car. If I park next to him that is one side of my vehicle I won’t have to worry about being hit and I’m sure no going to hit his either. So we both come out ahead. At least I hope that is what he is thinking.

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