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Sandman1969 · 07-15-2015, 09:02 AM

Has anyone taken their car to a sports game and parked in a garage?

I am taking my Father (Father's day gift) and my Son to a Nationals game coming up and would really like to take the car.

The last few games I have gone to I took the metro in, but I bought parking in one of the close Garages for this one.

My dad said he would drive so I don't have to take the car, but think it would be really cool to take it with three generations of Sandmen.

I would definitely try to find an end spot, but they may direct where people park.

Not sure how big the spots are there, or what to expect really. Maybe I should just let him drive.

TXLS3 · 07-15-2015, 09:21 AM

You never know whose going to park next to you. I park anywhere and everywhere with out any door dings yet. But one time a guy in a parking garage put half empty slushy sonic cup on top of my car. I took it as a sign of jealousy.

Sandman1969 · 07-15-2015, 09:25 AM

Yeah I was really lucky with my 2LT and would much rather drive the 2SS up there. My dad would enjoy it as he is a muscle car man at heart. Showed me all I know about engines in my youth.

I am leaning on taking it and just being careful. It's just a car.

AGM 1LE · 07-15-2015, 10:00 AM

I went to a game at Nats stadium July 5th this year. We had a spot in B garage I think, the entire first floor is reserved for Lexus VIPs or Lexuses or something, they had reserved signs on then. They dont direct where you park. You might be able to go to the roof of the garage and get lucky but then you will have to wait for everyone else to leave before you can. It will fill up fast so if you can get there right as the garage opens if you want to pick your spot

Taco Time · 07-15-2015, 10:03 AM

I'd be more excited about setting off every single car alarm in the garage!! But I'd drive up to a higher level to find an end spot to prevent any door dings.

Sandman1969 · 07-15-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AGM 1LE

I went to a game at Nats stadium July 5th this year. We had a spot in B garage I think, the entire first floor is reserved for Lexus VIPs or Lexuses or something, they had reserved signs on then. They dont direct where you park. You might be able to go to the roof of the garage and get lucky but then you will have to wait for everyone else to leave before you can. It will fill up fast so if you can get there right as the garage opens if you want to pick your spot

Awesome information, Thanks! That is the garage I am parking at.

Does their site say when the garage opens? The game starts at 7:05pm. Only have found when the park gates open so far.

NVM, found it opens 3 hours prior to game. Hmmm, will need to leave a little earlier than I planned. But hey, just means off work earlier. Win, win.

I also noticed that the B Garage prices show
Garage B (MVP) $47 ($49)

I paid $49 so I guess that means MVP parking?

Neuf Cruz · 07-15-2015, 10:10 AM

You bought the car to enjoy it, so enjoy it. If your going to ruin the night worrying then take the beater. All your going to get from here is park far away but that might not be an option.
I always go out of my way to avoid parking next to someone but I doesn't stop me from driving my car.

Advice! Park next to nice cars. (expensive cars)
They are typically more cautious.

Bizaro · 07-15-2015, 10:11 AM

Taking your car there is like taking your car to walmart/target x100, DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!

gajagfan · 07-15-2015, 10:14 AM

We have taken the car to some similar parking situations and have always been able to find a good spot (usually end spot). It takes some patience, and getting there a bit early can help, but it sounds like that might be the plan anyway since it seems yuo guys are going to make a day out of it. Enjoy. It should be awesome!

gajagfan · 07-15-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizaro

Taking your car there is like taking your car to walmart/target x100, DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!

We park at Walmart once a week. There are good spots. I have never had a problem.

Sandman1969 · 07-15-2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

We have taken the car to some similar parking situations and have always been able to find a good spot (usually end spot). It takes some patience, and getting there a bit early can help, but it sounds like that might be the plan anyway since it seems yuo guys are going to make a day out of it. Enjoy. It should be awesome!

Yeah I think I have made up my mind to drive my car. It should definitely be a ton of fun and hopefully a good game. Hoping Cherzer is pitching.

Definitely looking forward to the evening with my dad and my son. Great seats on the third baseline

Ippon14 · 07-15-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman1969

Yeah I think I have made up my mind to drive my car. It should definitely be a ton of fun and hopefully a good game. Hoping Cherzer is pitching.

Definitely looking forward to the evening with my dad and my son. Great seats on the third baseline

This ^^^^

Jalberdi99 · 07-15-2015, 10:59 AM

IMO i wouldnt, DC streets are crap, and then have to worry about some Ahole dinging your doors. if you are asking about taking the car or not, that means that you care about your car and don't want any damage done to it. so why take it?, just take your pops car and leave it at that. with a great car, comes great sacrifices.

JLSuperfly · 07-15-2015, 11:09 AM

Just find a spot where there is already a car next to it then try to make it out of the game before everyone else does.\

Enjoy the game with your dad and son. It should be a blast.

07-15-2015, 09:02 AM	#1
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 457 View My Garage	Parking Garages (Sports Events) Has anyone taken their car to a sports game and parked in a garage? I am taking my Father (Father's day gift) and my Son to a Nationals game coming up and would really like to take the car. The last few games I have gone to I took the metro in, but I bought parking in one of the close Garages for this one. My dad said he would drive so I don't have to take the car, but think it would be really cool to take it with three generations of Sandmen. I would definitely try to find an end spot, but they may direct where people park. Not sure how big the spots are there, or what to expect really. Maybe I should just let him drive. __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

07-15-2015, 09:21 AM	#2
TXLS3 Drives: 11' 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: houston Posts: 421 View My Garage	You never know whose going to park next to you. I park anywhere and everywhere with out any door dings yet. But one time a guy in a parking garage put half empty slushy sonic cup on top of my car. I took it as a sign of jealousy. __________________ LS3.. 1le 3.91 gears \| Gforce tuned 400hp 400tq \| cai inc \| SP 1 7/8" headers \| no cats \| x pipe \| dynomax bullet mufflers \| BMR 1.4" suspension \|

07-15-2015, 09:25 AM	#3
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 457 View My Garage	Yeah I was really lucky with my 2LT and would much rather drive the 2SS up there. My dad would enjoy it as he is a muscle car man at heart. Showed me all I know about engines in my youth. I am leaning on taking it and just being careful. It's just a car. __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

07-15-2015, 10:03 AM	#5
Taco Time Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	I'd be more excited about setting off every single car alarm in the garage!! But I'd drive up to a higher level to find an end spot to prevent any door dings. __________________ Taco's 2014 SS Mods: 417 Stroker \| CAI \| Bo's PTB \| Kooks LTs \| Flowmaster Outlaw Catback \| Night Fury Cam \| Powerbond UDP \| Apex Catch Can \|PRC Ported Heads \|FAST 102 Intake \|Suspension Crap\| Built by J-Rod.

07-15-2015, 10:10 AM	#7
Neuf Cruz Drives: 2011 LS Black on Black 6speed Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Beach Posts: 886	You bought the car to enjoy it, so enjoy it. If your going to ruin the night worrying then take the beater. All your going to get from here is park far away but that might not be an option. I always go out of my way to avoid parking next to someone but I doesn't stop me from driving my car. Advice! Park next to nice cars. (expensive cars) They are typically more cautious. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI-Ported Throttle Body-Black Ice Isolator-Flow Master Axle Back-RX-Catch Can-Hurst Short Throw Shifter-Trifecta Tune\Ghost Cam Phantom Billet Grill-Billet Fuel Door-Side Gills-Headlight Armor Black Out Kit-Zenik Rims-Lowering Springs-MGP Caliper Covers-Dome\Trunk\Footwell Lighting.

07-15-2015, 10:00 AM	#4
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	I went to a game at Nats stadium July 5th this year. We had a spot in B garage I think, the entire first floor is reserved for Lexus VIPs or Lexuses or something, they had reserved signs on then. They dont direct where you park. You might be able to go to the roof of the garage and get lucky but then you will have to wait for everyone else to leave before you can. It will fill up fast so if you can get there right as the garage opens if you want to pick your spot

07-15-2015, 10:11 AM	#8
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	Taking your car there is like taking your car to walmart/target x100, DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!

07-15-2015, 10:14 AM	#9
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	We have taken the car to some similar parking situations and have always been able to find a good spot (usually end spot). It takes some patience, and getting there a bit early can help, but it sounds like that might be the plan anyway since it seems yuo guys are going to make a day out of it. Enjoy. It should be awesome!

07-15-2015, 10:59 AM	#13
Jalberdi99 Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: @ ur moms house in VA Posts: 1,405	IMO i wouldnt, DC streets are crap, and then have to worry about some Ahole dinging your doors. if you are asking about taking the car or not, that means that you care about your car and don't want any damage done to it. so why take it?, just take your pops car and leave it at that. with a great car, comes great sacrifices. __________________

07-15-2015, 11:09 AM	#14
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,267	Just find a spot where there is already a car next to it then try to make it out of the game before everyone else does.\ Enjoy the game with your dad and son. It should be a blast.