Valet

CFisher · 11-25-2013, 09:54 AM

Ok...informal poll. Do you valet park your car or no? Or only special occasions?

Do you tip at the outset and again when you see the 4 tires are still on?

dhirm5 · 11-25-2013, 09:56 AM

Never.

alexey21 · 11-25-2013, 09:57 AM

no

Un Gato Malodoro · 11-25-2013, 10:00 AM

Hell no.

avlnch · 11-25-2013, 10:05 AM

Sure, when I have to. The F10 M5 is much more idiot proof than the E60 M5. I was a lot more worried with my old M5 than with my new one. Also it's always kept up front which means it's driven a few feet and parked.

shahano · 11-25-2013, 10:07 AM

Never... Here in Lebanon, the vallets tend to take the cars for joy rides, so never never never

skypx · 11-25-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Un Gato Malodoro

Hell no.

+1

MichaelJohn · 11-25-2013, 10:18 AM

Not a chance. I've heard too many first-hand horror stories (from former valets) about valets abusing cars, especially the really nice cars.

DrewM5 · 11-25-2013, 10:31 AM

I am as OCD as the next guy when it comes to my car, but there are times that you have little choice but to valet. After all, it is just a car. If I took another one of my cars evey time I was less than 100% certain that I would be able to self park in a perfect space, I wouldn't get to drive the car much. It reminds me of my friend's dad when we were growing up. He splurged for the rear defroster in his new LTD, but would never use it for fear that it had a limited life or would otherwise break!

When I need to valet, I always do 2 things. First, I am always very nice, friendly and respectful to the valet. They are doing a job and you expect them to do it professionally, so why treat them any other way? Second, I always tip them generouosly (but not obnoxiously) and always up front. I make a self deprecating joke about how protective I am about the car and ask them to keep it someplace where it will be very safe. At the end of the day, you are at their mercy. If they think you are a nice, generous person that can relate to them, they are far more likely to treat your car with the respect it deserves.

boots · 11-25-2013, 11:18 AM

Never. Most time you have no recourse if your car gets damaged. I won't even take my car to the car wash.

6spdterror · 11-25-2013, 11:20 AM

I park the car myself right in the front and pay them to watch it but i dont hand over the keys. I dont need anyone testing the limits of my car whilst i dine!

lumberman · 11-25-2013, 11:27 AM

Never!

I watch the technician at service center to let my car roll back towards the wall because they don't understand DCT, what can you expect valet driver would do?

DrKevM5 · 11-25-2013, 11:53 AM

Absolutely at the right establishment, and I can see where they are parking it. It's just a car.

stealth.pilot · 11-25-2013, 12:04 PM

I never valet. Although sometimes if the valet has a space up front, I may pay $20-40 to park in front and keep the key.

GOLFFRR · 11-25-2013, 12:11 PM

I worked in a valet my freshman year of college and I would NEVER EVER valet my car again after seeing what went on that summer lol

mwlmd · 11-25-2013, 12:18 PM

Nugent and I valet parked our M5s at the Omni in SF. $53ea not including tip. Both were kept out front next to each other. No regrets.

But in general I only valet if there are no self parking spots. I.e. any big city.

dhirm5 · 11-25-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Absolutely at the right establishment, and I can see where they are parking it. It's just a car.

My concern is two-fold: 1) will they hoon my car. This one is addressed with your "right establishment" comment and I agree; but 2) if they don't know how to park it properly, and they park on an incline, you're very likely going to find your beast having rolled away from the inexperienced parker and risk damage as a result.

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-25-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dhirm5

Never.

+ 1 Why?.

EdM5 · 11-25-2013, 01:38 PM

Never ever

py0413 · 11-25-2013, 02:20 PM

No.

But again, if the M5 is a beater type of vehicle in your collection, then it might not matter to you.

Vic55 · 11-25-2013, 02:29 PM

Its just a car but a curbed wheel is not just a curbed wheel... I have had valet's curb my wheels twice so it depends on where Im going and how the lot looks (high curbs, cement blocks, reputable restaurant/place, etc).

mdm0515 · 11-25-2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFisher

Ok...informal poll. Do you valet park your car or no? Or only special occasions?

Do you tip at the outset and again when you see the 4 tires are still on?

NFW

11-25-2013, 09:54 AM	#1
CFisher Private 4 Rep 85 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Black Sapphire Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Valet - Do you? Ok...informal poll. Do you valet park your car or no? Or only special occasions? Do you tip at the outset and again when you see the 4 tires are still on?
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dhirm5 Major 177 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	Never. __________________ 2017 Porsche 911GTS - Agate Gray on Black 2009 Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale Gray on Black (sold) 2014 M5 ZCP - Azurite Black over SSII Full (gone) 2009 M5 - Carbon Black over Sepang Full (gone - not forgotten) 2001 740i M-Sport - Carbon Black over Black (gone - not forgotten)
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alexey21 Lieutenant 60 Rep 422 Posts Drives: Turbo Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	no
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11-25-2013, 10:00 AM	#4
Un Gato Malodoro Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2013 Azurite Black F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Hell no.
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11-25-2013, 10:05 AM	#5
avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	Sure, when I have to. The F10 M5 is much more idiot proof than the E60 M5. I was a lot more worried with my old M5 than with my new one. Also it's always kept up front which means it's driven a few feet and parked. __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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11-25-2013, 10:07 AM	#6
shahano Lieutenant Colonel 231 Rep 1,576 Posts Drives: 21' M2C 6spd ,11' 1M, 88' M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Never... Here in Lebanon, the vallets tend to take the cars for joy rides, so never never never
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11-25-2013, 10:18 AM	#8
MichaelJohn First Lieutenant 88 Rep 311 Posts Drives: BMW i8, Kia EV6 GT Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Not a chance. I've heard too many first-hand horror stories (from former valets) about valets abusing cars, especially the really nice cars.
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11-25-2013, 10:31 AM	#9
DrewM5 Captain 53 Rep 739 Posts Drives: SG E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I am as OCD as the next guy when it comes to my car, but there are times that you have little choice but to valet. After all, it is just a car. If I took another one of my cars evey time I was less than 100% certain that I would be able to self park in a perfect space, I wouldn't get to drive the car much. It reminds me of my friend's dad when we were growing up. He splurged for the rear defroster in his new LTD, but would *never* use it for fear that it had a limited life or would otherwise break! When I need to valet, I always do 2 things. First, I am always very nice, friendly and respectful to the valet. They are doing a job and you expect them to do it professionally, so why treat them any other way? Second, I always tip them generouosly (but not obnoxiously) and always up front. I make a self deprecating joke about how protective I am about the car and ask them to keep it someplace where it will be very safe. At the end of the day, you are at their mercy. If they think you are a nice, generous person that can relate to them, they are far more likely to treat your car with the respect it deserves. __________________ 2014 M5 Competition\|Space Grey\|Black Merino Full Leather\|Anthracite Trim\|Executive package\|LED Lighting Package\|Drivers's Assit Package\|B&O Sound System\|Bel STiR Plus 9500ci\|IND Side Markers and Side Vents\|Exhaustmeister\|HRE P101 Satin Charcoal/Michelin PSS (Summer)\|601/Pirelli Sottozero Serie II (Winter)\|Coded by V12
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11-25-2013, 11:18 AM	#10
boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	Never. Most time you have no recourse if your car gets damaged. I won't even take my car to the car wash.
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11-25-2013, 11:20 AM	#11
6spdterror Route Runner 137 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 16 ///M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I park the car myself right in the front and pay them to watch it but i dont hand over the keys. I dont need anyone testing the limits of my car whilst i dine! __________________ 16 SMB M6 Gran Coupe 16 BS X6 X-line (wife's truck) 13 AW M5 (sold) 04 Honda Pilot (everyday car)
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11-25-2013, 11:27 AM	#12
lumberman Private First Class 15 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau iTrader: (0)	Never! I watch the technician at service center to let my car roll back towards the wall because they don't understand DCT, what can you expect valet driver would do?
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11-25-2013, 11:53 AM	#13
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	Absolutely at the right establishment, and I can see where they are parking it. It's just a car. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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11-25-2013, 12:04 PM	#14
stealth.pilot Knight Commander 559 Rep 5,948 Posts Drives: 2014 911 Turbo S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buckhead iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Porsche 911 Tu ... [10.00] 2015 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2015 Jaguar F Type R [0.00] 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	I never valet. Although sometimes if the valet has a space up front, I may pay $20-40 to park in front and keep the key. __________________ 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Ordered: EQS580, BMW IX, Lucid Air Touring, Corvette Stingray
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11-25-2013, 12:11 PM	#15
GOLFFRR 10810 Rep 27,596 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	I worked in a valet my freshman year of college and I would NEVER EVER valet my car again after seeing what went on that summer lol __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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11-25-2013, 12:18 PM	#16
mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Nugent and I valet parked our M5s at the Omni in SF. $53ea not including tip. Both were kept out front next to each other. No regrets. But in general I only valet if there are no self parking spots. I.e. any big city. __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
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11-25-2013, 01:38 PM	#19
EdM5 Colonel 4065 Rep 2,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4 M50 & E70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Never ever __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.) 2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d
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11-25-2013, 02:20 PM	#20
py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	No. But again, if the M5 is a beater type of vehicle in your collection, then it might not matter to you. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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11-25-2013, 02:29 PM	#21
Vic55 Lieutenant General 19353 Rep 10,166 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: THE Orange County iTrader: (9)	Its just a car but a curbed wheel is not just a curbed wheel... I have had valet's curb my wheels twice so it depends on where Im going and how the lot looks (high curbs, cement blocks, reputable restaurant/place, etc). __________________ 2024 BMW M3 CS Frozen Solid White 2023 BMW M8 Coupe Competition Alpine White 2022 Porsche Carrera GTS Coupe Shark Blue 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Suzuka Gray 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black
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