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03-04-2006, 12:41 AM | #31 | |||
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Whilst it's disappointing to be on the receiving end, at some stage in our lives everyone is effected by anothers lack of thought/courtesy or downright viciousness. Welcome to living in a community. The trick is to accept that stuff happens and work out ways to remove yourself from the firing line. Don't want door bumps and trolley marks on your car? Park your car away from other vehicles and walk the extra distance. I do, and have not had a car marked in over 20 years. I honestly believe that a lot of the time we contribute to our own problems. I'm not suggesting that the op or any particular contributor to the thread is in that boat, but statistically I'd be astounded if that were not the case. I too have had garden lights pinched from my front yard....once. I set the replacements in concrete. Still all there. Sure, I shouldn't have to go to those lengths but that's life. We had an example of vandalism in our neighbourhood recently. Young fella around the corner had his car (RX7) covered (literally) in brake fluid. Seems that one of his neighbours got sick of him roaring up and down the road. The kid has been canvassing the area and whining about what bastards people are, but the fact is he stuck himself in the firing line. I'm not suggesting that what happened was right, but its a reasonable example of someone contributing to his own problem. Having said all that, I'm convinced that the vast bulk of people will do you a good turn before they'll do you a bad turn. |
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03-04-2006, 08:05 AM | #32 | ||
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I was driving down the road at the time the egg incident occured. I never park the fairlane anywhere in public unless I can see it the whole time.
this is why a lot of people who have a nice car leave it in the shed. |
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03-04-2006, 11:36 AM | #33 | |||
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03-04-2006, 11:46 AM | #34 | ||
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Just remember that I have one of those big 4x4's you are complaining about. If you have to park in the far corner of the shops all the time why don't you just ride your pushy to the shop or walk!
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03-04-2006, 11:49 AM | #35 | |||
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Some people have no respect, simple as that, you get it almost everywhere sadly.
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03-04-2006, 11:54 AM | #36 | |||
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03-04-2006, 11:58 AM | #37 | ||
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If he does drive the GT he or I have to sit in it not leave it empty just in case. You never know what might happen to such an inconspicuos car. After all it is nearly 12 months old and has done what 3500k it has a better life than me.
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03-04-2006, 11:59 AM | #38 | |||
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I was refering to our other cars, mainly the XR\, yes even the Cruiser gets parked in the back corner away from all. The problem I have with the Capri is that I fear someone may run it over I have already had the Front number plate dented several times.
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03-04-2006, 12:23 PM | #39 | |||
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03-04-2006, 07:37 PM | #40 | |||
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03-04-2006, 07:48 PM | #41 | |||
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/me puts on flame proof jacket. Just remember its got to do with their upbringing, and their lack of respect for the general community.
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03-04-2006, 09:48 PM | #42 | |||
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