Parking or the lack of it...

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  1. shelby18

    shelby18 Active Member

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    That last one I laughed out loud. But like others I thought it was real.
     
  2. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Parking 101

    It's real enough for me. Makes up for all of those real times I've seen similar.
    Sadly sometimes I don't blame them. What really happens most are those poeple who pull a foot or two forward into the next space accidentally or half way across the sidewalk.
    Since I bought a new car I don't pull in far enough. I worry about hitting that wind deflector under the car or hitting the crappy plastic bumper.
    I need those semi truck fender guides!:rofl2:

    I miss parallel parking along the curb when life was easier.
     
  3. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Christ, I couldn't parallel-park if my miserable life depended on it. And I did it well when I was in Driver's Ed. How the Hell does that happen?
     
  4. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I'm not a gambler. But I'd bet very few people under 50 can parallel park without destroying the bumpers on all cars involved, the wheels, and the tires.
    I used to hate in Peoria where some curbs had cement walls two feet high and passengers had to get out street side.
    I don't think they teach parallel parking now. Very few curbside parking spots. We're actually lucky stores have large lighted parking lots.
     
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    Came out one morning and found some kids had done this to our Subaru Justy...
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    What were they thinking? I can understand others getting evan. But it's always a gamble of damage. On that last one they appear to be touching the center car.:thumbs2::2_thumbs_up_-_anima:biglaugh::rofl2:
     

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