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Discussion in 'Chicago' started by V8Fun, Jul 31, 2011.

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  1. V8Fun

    V8Fun Karting

    Aug 16, 2010
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    Chicago West Suburbs
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    Mike
    #1 V8Fun, Jul 31, 2011
    I have a lunch appt there this week and was wondering if anyone could recommend a parking garage nearby that has decent size spots and does not have a sudden incline that will make me bottom-out my F430 (standard ride height, not lowered)?

    Thanks!
    Mike
     
  2. Daryl

    Daryl Formula 3

    Nov 10, 2003
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    #2 Daryl, Jul 31, 2011
    I would leave the Ferrari at home and take the train/cab.
     
  3. V8Fun

    V8Fun Karting

    Aug 16, 2010
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    #3 V8Fun, Jul 31, 2011
    Thanks for the reply. May I ask why you wouldn't take your car into the city? (or is it this area??)

    Our spotters thread has people seeing f-cars downtown almost daily. I've taken mine into the city many times without issue. I just don't know a garage that is very close that would be good for the car. The ones I know nearby have big inclines on the ramps, and the ones I've used in the past are a bit further than I want to walk.
     
  4. blabardi

    blabardi Formula Junior

    Dec 4, 2007
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    Downers Grove, IL
    #4 blabardi, Aug 1, 2011
    It's not exactly next to Italian Village but I used to park in the Union League Club garage.
     
  5. V8Fun

    V8Fun Karting

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    #5 V8Fun, Aug 1, 2011
    That's just 2 blocks away, perfect. Where is the entrance to the garage? I don't see it on street view on Jackson.

    Thanks!
     
  6. blabardi

    blabardi Formula Junior

    Dec 4, 2007
    478
    Downers Grove, IL
    #6 blabardi, Aug 1, 2011
    My preferred entrance is off of Federal Street. Note that although the garage is shared with the Union League Club it is open to the public however I've never had a problem parking my high end cars there. Whether you can get a good spot also plans on what time of day you plan on arriving. The earlier the better.
     
  7. V8Fun

    V8Fun Karting

    Aug 16, 2010
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    Chicago West Suburbs
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    Mike
    #7 V8Fun, Aug 1, 2011
    Thanks. I looked and realized I'm familiar with that lot. I've always entered from Van Buren, but it is the same lot. Unfortunately I wont arrive until 11am or so, which means spot availability may be limited (for the good spots anyway).

    Today is my lunch, so I had to make a decision. I recall seeing a lot of nicer cars in the lot at Monroe and Franklin, in the AT&T building (I think). It's an underground lot, and a valet lot. I decided to give it a shot. They let me park the car myself when I pushed a little :) (but I did have to leave the keys).

    Thanks for the suggestion and info. Even though I didn't park there, I appreciate the reply.
     

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