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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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I've had my Corvette at school for the past year. No problems at all. It's a lot better than driving some normal car.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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I know of a few Z's that are regulars on campus , to include mine.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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I see Lotus's, Porsches, BMW's, even an Audi R8 in my schools parking garage. Just try and park smart.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Yea i just transfered from a JC here in LA and there were several Z's and G's there. Funny thing is three or four were always parked like right next to each other as if protecting each others cars. I never met any of the other drivers though, they may be on this site. Just park at an end spot and don't take two spots, our cars are not that nice...
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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My advice to you is dont make any enemies.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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the Z is a fairly cheap ride now, i dont see what the bid deal is
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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had a 98 blazer that was dingless and scratchless when i went to USC....after the years there, someone had backed into my back bumper and the door dings were hideous, it's all on luck i guess but it's way more predictable that you are going to get some dings
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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You have to realize and accept the fact that your car might get hurt while on campus. Theres a bunch of stupid kids who don't give a damn about your car. But what are you going to do if you can't afford another daily driver along with the Z. I drive my Z to Penn State daily and just look for the end spots where there is only one car on the side of you. The less cars on either side of you the less dents you'll get. I haven't gotten any dents just yet.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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I'm sure most of you guys probably park in the back of the parking lots everytime you go to a place like Wal-Mart....Either that or park in the 1st spot and take up some of the "dead zone" parking spot, that way the guy next to you's door can't reach you.

Although I've never had a door ding on any car I've ever driven.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Doesn't matter if you are near a school or not. There will always be jackholes who hate to see a decent car...and can't wait to slam their door into it.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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I park on campus everyday. Most of the drivers are terrible and make me want to punch them. I park in the very corner away from everything, its a farther walk but worth it.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pminor87
You still go to UTSA? The first day I parked there last fall someone keyed it - ever since then I park in the empty lot on the other side of campus. Long walk to class but car has been in great condition since.

I've been in Houston for the past semester but yeah man, UTSA was cool. I parked at Chapparall Village and the garages closest to 1604 feeder. but i tried to park next to nicer cars
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NateZ08
I've been in Houston for the past semester but yeah man, UTSA was cool. I parked at Chapparall Village and the garages closest to 1604 feeder. but i tried to park next to nicer cars
oh cool man - yeah they built some new parking out by the baseball field so I park out there - super long walk but the car stays in good shape. If you're ever back in SA lemme know.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pminor87
oh cool man - yeah they built some new parking out by the baseball field so I park out there - super long walk but the car stays in good shape. If you're ever back in SA lemme know.
ill be back in Jan. for sure. do you ever chill with team 210vq?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dcall7
keep my ppw Z at univ of miami with no problems. then again, ppl are much more concious around here since everyone drives bmws, range rovers, mercedes, etc, etc.

So long as Robert Marve doesn't attack your mirrors.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by andy_meng1024
Had. My C was leased and I bought my Z before the lease was over so I could leave the C in the shop while they took all my mods off. Most good cars are owned by international students so money is usually not a problem. We don't need to live in a dorm so cars are usually kept in apartment garage here.
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My daddys C was leased so my daddy bought my Z before the lease was over so I could leave the C in the shop while they took all my mods off. Most good cars are owned by international students with rich daddys so money is usually not a problem. We don't need to live in a dorm so our daddys cars are usually kept in apartment garage here.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Unless you have enemies then I would worry haha... but then again I take my car to school and no problem with it
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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nah .. dont have any enemies .. so I guess im good haha
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NateZ08
ill be back in Jan. for sure. do you ever chill with team 210vq?
nah man I don't really make it out to the meets too much - I need to start going but always find out about meets after the fact.
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