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Bargeratt · 08-06-2013, 04:05 PM

Hey guys I know this is a off the wall post but just kinda like to see what y'all think. The wife and I's anniversary is this Thursday and even though we have a great family car I would love to take her out in class in the ZL1 to dinner. Even though I do not like to take "Daisy" ( cars name) to any place I can not park a million miles away this nice place has valet parking. Should I trust them or say bump the classy ride to dinner and go in my old mans family car?

Swacer · 08-06-2013, 04:10 PM

I hate that our car doesn't have valet mode. It definitely should.

SNK · 08-06-2013, 04:20 PM

Valet the car! If I can I prefer to valet my car if there are no safe or available parking spaces. I have only heard of one time my uncle got ONE CD stolen by a valet. And as far as them knowing how to drive your car, you should just trust them and assume your car isn't the nicest they have driven so they shouldn't be nervous haha

Diode Dynamics · 08-06-2013, 04:22 PM

Don't leave any valuables in the car, otherwise, you're fine!

Make a checklist if you are really worried lol

-Nick C.

strych9 · 08-06-2013, 04:22 PM

Is your wife into the car? If not, it won't make any difference to her. She'll be happy enough to simply enjoy dinner with you.

Modern07 · 08-06-2013, 04:23 PM

I have used Valet parking with mine before and it was fine - I know some people are dead set against it, but I don't see any issues as long as it's a nice place.

They have probably had much more exotic cars there than the ZL1 in all fairness

It depends on you though, are you going to be worried about your car throughout dinner to the point where you don't enjoy it and your wife doesn't get your full attention because you are worried?

If so, then don't take it

menendez1293 · 08-06-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by strych9

Is your wife into the car? If not, it won't make any difference to her. She'll be happy enough to simply enjoy dinner with you.

charlietuna · 08-06-2013, 04:38 PM

20 bucks to the kid and ask him to park it up front

SlingShot · 08-06-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bargeratt

Hey guys I know this is a off the wall post but just kinda like to see what y'all think. The wife and I's anniversary is this Thursday and even though we have a great family car I would love to take her out in class in the ZL1 to dinner. Even though I do not like to take "Daisy" ( cars name) to any place I can not park a million miles away this nice place has valet parking. Should I trust them or say bump the classy ride to dinner and go in my old mans family car?

I really hate to say it, but get over yourself it's just a car. Pretty bad that you make it more important that your car is safe, rather then having your wife come first. At this rate you won't have to worry about next year.

Al C. · 08-06-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

20 bucks to the kid and ask him to park it up front

I second this ...But I park my own car in the front and keep my own key..

Bargeratt · 08-06-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Modern07

I have used Valet parking with mine before and it was fine - I know some people are dead set against it, but I don't see any issues as long as it's a nice place.

They have probably had much more exotic cars there than the ZL1 in all fairness

It depends on you though, are you going to be worried about your car throughout dinner to the point where you don't enjoy it and your wife doesn't get your full attention because you are worried?

If so, then don't take it

Thanks guys. My wife really likes your response. My thought is if I only keep it in the garage and only take it out for small trips and wash it every other day what am I really getting out of it. My wife knows what this car means to me but I think she says no just because of that. But she has been so supportive of me getting it and all I do with it that I want to show her off in it so I say yes

Bargeratt · 08-06-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I really hate to say it, but get over yourself it's just a car. Pretty bad that you make it more important that your car is safe, rather then having your wife come first. At this rate you won't have to worry about next year.

Get over yourself slingshot. Not all of us has a silver spoon in our mouth. That remark was really rude. It is not like I would ever put my car above my wife but why put any in any danger. My wife is my pride and joy my car is my joy. Some people on here just get me. Thanks

2010SS2SS · 08-06-2013, 05:23 PM

Just flip him $10 -$20 and ask to park in valet yourself.

ernie scar · 08-06-2013, 05:34 PM

If it was me I would take the old man car. I can’t enjoy myself if I am worried about the car. The problem is other people will not respect the car as you would. I maybe overreacting but that is just the way I am.

08-06-2013, 04:05 PM	#1
Bargeratt Drives: ZL1, Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chesapeake Va Posts: 79	Date night Hey guys I know this is a off the wall post but just kinda like to see what y'all think. The wife and I's anniversary is this Thursday and even though we have a great family car I would love to take her out in class in the ZL1 to dinner. Even though I do not like to take "Daisy" ( cars name) to any place I can not park a million miles away this nice place has valet parking. Should I trust them or say bump the classy ride to dinner and go in my old mans family car?

08-06-2013, 04:10 PM	#2
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	I hate that our car doesn't have valet mode. It definitely should. __________________ Off to the Dark Side

08-06-2013, 04:20 PM	#3
SNK Drives: 2010 2LT...Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 298	Valet the car! If I can I prefer to valet my car if there are no safe or available parking spaces. I have only heard of one time my uncle got ONE CD stolen by a valet. And as far as them knowing how to drive your car, you should just trust them and assume your car isn't the nicest they have driven so they shouldn't be nervous haha __________________

08-06-2013, 04:22 PM	#4
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	Don't leave any valuables in the car, otherwise, you're fine! Make a checklist if you are really worried lol -Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

08-06-2013, 04:22 PM	#5
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Is your wife into the car? If not, it won't make any difference to her. She'll be happy enough to simply enjoy dinner with you. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

08-06-2013, 04:23 PM	#6
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	I have used Valet parking with mine before and it was fine - I know some people are dead set against it, but I don't see any issues as long as it's a nice place. They have probably had much more exotic cars there than the ZL1 in all fairness It depends on you though, are you going to be worried about your car throughout dinner to the point where you don't enjoy it and your wife doesn't get your full attention because you are worried? If so, then don't take it __________________ My Build Thread

08-06-2013, 04:38 PM	#8
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	20 bucks to the kid and ask him to park it up front __________________ Laus Deo

08-06-2013, 05:23 PM	#13
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,302	Just flip him $10 -$20 and ask to park in valet yourself.

08-06-2013, 05:34 PM	#14
ernie scar Drives: Chevy/Dodge/Ford Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: thunder bay Posts: 131	If it was me I would take the old man car. I can’t enjoy myself if I am worried about the car. The problem is other people will not respect the car as you would. I maybe overreacting but that is just the way I am. __________________ They say money can’t buy happiness; well they never drove a Camaro. A Corvette engine and a Cadillac suspension stuffed into a Camaro, that’s what I’m talking about!