Parking your Ferrari

Whenever parking one of my Ferraris in public, I always sought out a red painted curb. To most this coloring signifies 'No Parking', but to me it represented a dent-free zone--the GTO had no front or rear bumpers and every other Ferrari I've owned was just as vulnerable in spite of having rather perfunctory bumpers. After parking the car to my satisfaction, I would slip a hastily written note under the windshield wiper and go about my business.

In over ten years of applying this method and using the same scrap of paper the entire time, I never got a parking ticket or a dent. Once, in front of Dunhill's in Beverly Hills, I saw a traffic warden stop and prepare to cite my car, but upon reading the note, he put away his citation book and absented himself.

What did the note say? “Out of gas. Gone for gas”

 

IMO......

Being blatantly carefull, showy (taking up 2 spots), or seemingly over concerend/etc... about your parking actually brings additional attention to your car.

The "way out in the lot" trick increases visability. Parking up front next to the soccer moms' mini van is truly dangerous.

A wise owner picks a spot not so obvious as to draw attention, but not so crowded as to risk damage.

It's a tough call grasshopper.........

 

The Good News: You get to park in really big places up close.

The Bad News: I had to have open heart surgery to get the handicapped pass. Like being run over by a train.

 

It's probably an unwritten rule that exotics get first dibs out front. Of course you'd have to tip someone to ensure that it happens again and that they keep an eye on your car.

That's great, it some how seems more believable with a vintage F-car.

 

I like that! I'm writing my "note" right now. LOL.

 

I like it, thanks for sharing. Merci

 

i fully agree, i too spend hours driving around looking for that perfect spot until i discoverd valet parking at crown casino, no more worries because the cars are always on camera, so now if i want to go out i just go there. problem solved.

p.s. the ferraris you have seen on chapel st are owned by the owner of the reasturant near frost bites.

 

Another trick that you can use, is try to find another expensive car and park next to it, or between 2 nice cars, they want to protect their cars as much as you want to protect yours.

 

You sir, deserve an award for your genius.

 

Anyone ever park in the firelane?

 

I remember going round and round the parking lots looking for just the right spot with my dad. When I got older I felt he exposed himself too much when he parked in desolate areas of parking lots and sure enough, he got keyed one time doing it. I tend to search out the spots too but tend to look for spot at the end with only one cars passenger's side door next to me, I figure my odds are pretty good. So far, I've never been dinged. Even the wife's pretty good and careful with the parking.

 

it's weird....

the most common feeling is being so much happy when you're driving and enjoying some country roads... then... the horrible thing... you have to get out the car! and.... where do I park it?!?!? you start feeling nervous and observed by a bunch of people looking at you like "come on, get out mate.... I WANNA HAVE A CLOSER LOOK!!!!" !

gee that's terrifying....

It's not about being maniac...but I think, if you really love your ferrari, it teaches you a better education on streets... you start making a inner map of all the treets bad and good where to go... good parking lots and safer places. It tends to mak eyou drive more concentrated and carefully! Actually it's absurd, but it's easier to be dumb with a non-ferrari car on streets!

You know what?!?! we should write down kinda guide for each country for "Ferrari Green Lights Spots" like hotels, restaurants and places wher eyou can go safely..... that would be a smart idea!

love

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That sounds like a good idea! I think its very weird how Exotics always find the best spots, and i have often wondered how? But you always see them parked in them spots that are always full! how, just how! lol

I never park near the "trolly house" in the supermarket car parks, just incase one goes a stray. lol

 

Does anyone valet park their Fcar with F1? Do they know how to drive it? Never tried it, just asking. I would assume if you asked them they might say yes but really not know.

 

I would never let someone else park/drive my car!!! Nope

 

I like to give my Ferrari a W I D E berth when parking near other cars.

 

Agreed. Only in the case of a heart attack, a fatal heart attack.

 

I just got my 360F1 in March. Last night was the first time I took my wife out to dinner in it. As suggested elsewhere on this forum, I called ahead and spoke to a manager. In a very "gentle" way I told him I was coming to dinner there that night, and that I wanted to drive a new Ferrari that I recently purchased. I said I was still a little "protective" of it, and would he consider making a special accommodation for me to park it. He said he'd be glad to - he'll keep the first valet spot open for me. I said "hopefully it won't be a problem if I just park it myself" and he responded "of course not." When I got there they had placed a cone in that spot and the valet moved it and wave me right in. Brilliant! I had a chance to thank the manager during dinner for being so gracious. It was a total pleasure. As was the 15 mile detour that we took on the way home so we could go for a spin!

 

It's like docking a boat. Keep a lot of 10's and 20's on you and pass them out. Normally I park my own car at the restaurant and give a 20 on the way in and make it clear that if everything is cool when I come out 20 more. So far no problems.

 

Wow greart story, and good idea. I think from the managers point of view it makes the restaurant look good if there is a nice Ferrari outside everyones a winner

Docking a boat! lol Im in the wrong business, mite become a valet. here in the UK a Valet is someone who cleans your car well

 

at any classy place, specially hotels, they let me park my lowly 328 right out front in the drive next to the valets. more expensive cars have to go down in the garage. pretty much never fails.