I try not to valet either but when you are on a date you can't make them walk and/or drive around for 15 minutes. And parking here on side streets is usually never available. I had my e53 front bumper scratched by a valet and now sunglasses stolen. And a buddy of mine today told me he had a friend that is diabetic had his insulin kit stolen--that is low.

Man, you guys and your DB "no valet rules"....

I remember when BMW discussions were about the personal driving experience. Not sure what to think of a thread about a new BMW and the improved resolution of the rear view camera, as reported by the parking valet. New advertising slogan: The ultimate valet parking machine. Or they could borrow and modify VW's advertisement: Valet Parkers Wanted.

Or the good old days when you posted your "kills" of other lesser suvs?

Touchy , insecure ? Neither. Frankly I just think you're a know it all asshole. That pretty much sums it up.

The title for this sub forum says General Discussions. Posting about the improved quality of the backup camera on the LCI doesn't fall under these guidelines to you ? What if I rename it , " A doctor friend of mine commented on the Backup Camera ". Would that make you feel better ? I'm assuming a "lowly" valet's opinion is not worthy of being discussed to you. Maybe you can give me your personal phone number. Next time I decide to make a thread , I'll give you a call and clear it with you. Just want to make sure it meets your standards for what should, or should not be discussed.

World can be a shittly place and there's a lot of less fortunate...everyone here's driving a bimmer during economic meltdown....cheer / lighten up on each other and have a good day!

I dont use valet's unless i have too...bad experience with a 70 vette (damn near took my exhaust off the bottom of the car and had the audacity to say that that's how i brought it in...sparks and all - i had driven over 150miles to get to the hotel, i assure you i wasnt dragging the exhaust before hand.)

I agree kills are fun to talk about, but personally i like the tech / non driving aspects as well...my buddy's buying a x35i today...his gripe about the 08 v8 was that the Nav Screen looked ancient vs other cars (and other interior comments)...so it is important to some, and i'm in that group.

Kloogy,
Glad the cam works well...
I suspect it is more about the personal attacks in some of your threads.
Subtle shots are sometimes fun; calling someone an azzhole, etc., outta
the gate may have something to do with the current tenor of responses in this thread.

But, everyone has their own bag.

Fwiw, theCEO's Hyundai Tuck has a damn decent backup cam, too. Came with the car;
not part of pricey 'pkg'. I miss the old expense acct/valet days. ;)

It wasn't about the subheading of the forum, or the expertise of the valet parker. It was a recall back to the days when BMWs were primarily driver's cars. I think your thread title would be great......in a Buick forum. I seem to have hit a nerve, though. Glad you like your new BMW camera.

Well this was all good for a laugh. Thanks!

I'm not even going into the "driver's car" thing. I like my nice, cozy BMW fine.

I also avoid valet's like the plague, however. Two things people can't get right in my car: door handles and the shifter. Even smart people that know cars can't seem to understand the shifter. I admit it took me a few times to get used to it, but once you do, it's really no different.

The local Lexus dealer around here offers free valet for Lexuses, but that's not really a good reason to buy one, is it?

When it comes to valets, I just can't get "Ferris Bueller" out of my mind, though..

Country clubs are for spoiled rich white people, so I don't go, but I suppose I wouldn't mind using a valet there. At the mall, no - I don't think so.

I keep parking mine away from other people in the hopes it won't get dinged. I know it will happen one day, but still..

Stealing is also a concern, I admit. I keep a lot of expensive crap in my center console (new iPod touch, expensive sunglasses, etc.)

There's also the "no one drives my car but me" thing.

If THEY want to drive a BMW, they can get their own.