Parking miles away and the benefits

gtsussex · 08-16-2016, 02:16 PM

Since I got the M3, I've become paranoid about people opening doors so park far away from the supermarket.

Never did I realise how relaxing it would be on all levels. No sitting in queues, missing spaces, getting pissed off with people taking 'your' space; indeed no worry at all - all for the sake of two minutes walk.

Added bonus, quicker to get out!!!

G82Dude · 08-16-2016, 02:29 PM

Love the way the sun catches the front wing and door - fantastic colour!

That's my parking strategy too...

ajfoggy · 08-16-2016, 02:34 PM

mine too. drives the Mrs insane

or take kids for parent and child space.

Indie4 · 08-16-2016, 02:45 PM

I do the same thing and if someone does park next to me I always check the doors before getting in. Slightly paranoid! Wonder if I will be doing the same in the middle of winter when it is pissing down!

JovanUK · 08-16-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Since I got the M3, I've become paranoid about people opening doors so park far away from the supermarket.

Never did I realise how relaxing it would be on all levels. No sitting in queues, missing spaces, getting pissed off with people taking 'your' space; indeed no worry at all - all for the sake of two minutes walk.

Added bonus, quicker to get out!!!

Good plan.

Ahhh San Marino just pops in the sun - can't wait!

notused · 08-16-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

mine too. drives the Mrs insane

Same but she's learned to live with it. She even tells others in the car "we've arrived but it will take another five minutes for him to survey the car park and find the right space".

rjwojcik · 08-16-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RWDpetrol

Same but she's learned to live with it. She even tells others in the car "we've arrived but it will take another five minutes for him to survey the car park and find the right space".

They just don't understand.

dopper99 · 08-16-2016, 03:53 PM

I've always been fanatical about parking in supermarkets in all my BMWs. I often drive around finding a space or into a space, only to move the car again if I'm not happy. I don't trust anyone.
I always park forward in a space so I can easily open the boot when we return with bags of shopping. However, I won't go forward into a space if the car parked in front reversed in. Too worried about them coming back to their car and squeezing between my front bonnet and get to the back of their car. Also won't park next to anyone who had reversed into a space as they'll come down the side of your car with their shopping.

In fact the other week when my car went into the dealer and was waiting for the loaner, we drove around in the missus Fiesta for a week. Even the missus commented how stress free it was driving an older car.

M5essex · 08-16-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Since I got the M3, I've become paranoid about people opening doors so park far away from the supermarket.

Never did I realise how relaxing it would be on all levels. No sitting in queues, missing spaces, getting pissed off with people taking 'your' space; indeed no worry at all - all for the sake of two minutes walk.

Added bonus, quicker to get out!!!

That car is just gorgeous.. That colour looks so familiar

dunny247 · 08-16-2016, 06:50 PM

Lol. Thought I was the only one. Done all of the above.

taitam · 08-16-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Since I got the M3, I've become paranoid about people opening doors so park far away from the supermarket.

Never did I realise how relaxing it would be on all levels. No sitting in queues, missing spaces, getting pissed off with people taking 'your' space; indeed no worry at all - all for the sake of two minutes walk.

Added bonus, quicker to get out!!!

Isn't that why they invented Ocado? Just avoid supermarkets period

brownb_2 · 08-17-2016, 12:42 AM

when i see a car all on its own in a car park, i go and park next to it! just being friendly

MB London · 08-17-2016, 02:56 AM

i try to find a car thats as good or even better than mine (which is not always the case). My theory being if someone is looking to pinch a car they might consider the other one.
Not sure our friend with the McLaren will be able to use this strategy, maybe if he is in Monaco or something

M5essex · 08-17-2016, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MB London

i try to find a car thats as good or even better than mine (which is not always the case). My theory being if someone is looking to pinch a car they might consider the other one.
Not sure our friend with the McLaren will be able to use this strategy, maybe if he is in Monaco or something

That's why I'm looking to install some sort of anti theft device... Think this will do it??

M5essex · 08-17-2016, 03:24 AM

Yeah I reckon this will be ok.

derekh929 · 08-17-2016, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RWDpetrol

Same but she's learned to live with it. She even tells others in the car "we've arrived but it will take another five minutes for him to survey the car park and find the right space".

oh dear I can relate to this fully I spend ages driving round looking for space next to certain types of cars and no slopes , preferably end space to limit risk, wife given up long time ago

M5essex · 08-17-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by derekh929

oh dear I can relate to this fully I spend ages driving round looking for space next to certain types of cars and no slopes , preferably end space to limit risk, wife given up long time ago

bit racist isn't it...?

d4springer · 08-17-2016, 07:49 AM

Without sounding too snobby I do this too, also to be completely honest if I'm in the M3 and absolutely have to go to a supermarket it has to be Sainsbury's, Marksys etc.. definitely wouldn't go to Asda or Tesco! I know that sounds really bad (I couldn't be anymore working class) but the damage to my wifes car has always been from the local Tesco or Asda, her new Mini Cooper has already got a dent in the door which I'm going to have to get fixed, never had any problem with those other supermarkets though.

dopper99 · 08-17-2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Without sounding too snobby I do this too, also to be completely honest if I'm in the M3 and absolutely have to go to a supermarket it has to be Sainsbury's, Marksys etc.. definitely wouldn't go to Asda or Tesco! I know that sounds really bad (I couldn't be anymore working class) but the damage to my wifes car has always been from the local Tesco or Asda, her new Mini Cooper has already got a dent in the door which I'm going to have to get fixed, never had any problem with those other supermarkets though.

You dont ever want to go to Aldi or Lidl then.

We went to Lidl once a few years back, awful place.

(now I sound like a snob).

DarkSide24 · 08-18-2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Since I got the M3, I've become paranoid about people opening doors so park far away from the supermarket.

Never did I realise how relaxing it would be on all levels. No sitting in queues, missing spaces, getting pissed off with people taking 'your' space; indeed no worry at all - all for the sake of two minutes walk.

Added bonus, quicker to get out!!!

Also guilty. Your car looks epic in that photo.

JacksoB · 08-18-2016, 09:02 AM

This is the first post on this site I have shown my wife - just so she knows it isn't just me! Love it. PS car looks awesome Guy

Jimbooo · 08-18-2016, 03:14 PM

My wife has caught this parking bug as well (thank god). She actually left a car park the other day and parked on the road as she said there weren't any end spaces left so chose to parallel park on the side road and walk to the shops from there. Good girl.

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ajfoggy Brigadier General 1517 Rep 3,560 Posts Drives: C63s - S205 - Brilliant Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Warrington iTrader: (0)	mine too. drives the Mrs insane or take kids for parent and child space.
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Indie4 Enlisted Member 30 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Bmw M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	I do the same thing and if someone does park next to me I always check the doors before getting in. Slightly paranoid! Wonder if I will be doing the same in the middle of winter when it is pissing down!
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	I've always been fanatical about parking in supermarkets in all my BMWs. I often drive around finding a space or into a space, only to move the car again if I'm not happy. I don't trust anyone. I always park forward in a space so I can easily open the boot when we return with bags of shopping. However, I won't go forward into a space if the car parked in front reversed in. Too worried about them coming back to their car and squeezing between my front bonnet and get to the back of their car. Also won't park next to anyone who had reversed into a space as they'll come down the side of your car with their shopping. In fact the other week when my car went into the dealer and was waiting for the loaner, we drove around in the missus Fiesta for a week. Even the missus commented how stress free it was driving an older car. __________________ Current: Golf R Mk8 Previous: Golf R Mk7.5 Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe F80 M3 Competition Pack
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MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	i try to find a car thats as good or even better than mine (which is not always the case). My theory being if someone is looking to pinch a car they might consider the other one. Not sure our friend with the McLaren will be able to use this strategy, maybe if he is in Monaco or something
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d4springer Major 512 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP SS/SO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0)	Without sounding too snobby I do this too, also to be completely honest if I'm in the M3 and absolutely have to go to a supermarket it has to be Sainsbury's, Marksys etc.. definitely wouldn't go to Asda or Tesco! I know that sounds really bad (I couldn't be anymore working class) but the damage to my wifes car has always been from the local Tesco or Asda, her new Mini Cooper has already got a dent in the door which I'm going to have to get fixed, never had any problem with those other supermarkets though. __________________ Current - F80 M3 CP SS/SO \| M Performance Extras Prev - F30 330D M Sport \| White \| M Performance Kit \| Various Extras Prev - E92 330D M Sport \| Black \| Highline Older - E46 330i \| Silver \| AC Schnitzer, E36 328i Coupe \| White
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