Glad it wasn't the Porch

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by LATB

This is interesting. Do you have evidence that the parking spaces are a different size in Johnson City TN than in Mass?

Because from my experience, a developer needs to maximize the parking spaces because the building size is dictated by the parking.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

I've designed parking lots in Boston, commuter lots in Connecticut, shopping centers in Syracuse NY, and various cities in North Carolina. Each has their own standards, and you can look them up if you don't believe me. As a general rule, the older and denser a city is, the smaller the parking spaces.

Many parking spaces in my area are not wide enough for most non-compacts.
I ALWAYS park in the back of the lot, with wifey's XT5 I would not park in those spaces, as you almost have to exit through your sunroof.

[GTOguy]

We are all Yadkin supporters here, but can we agree that just this one time, in Johnson City, his parking was less than stellar? I personally feel the truck could have been better centered, and recommend either bumper-mounted tape measures or extendable curb feelers.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

We are all Yadkin supporters here, but can we agree that just this one time, in Johnson City, his parking was less than stellar? I personally feel the truck could have been better centered, and recommend either bumper-mounted tape measures or extendable curb feelers.

Ich bin ein Yaddie anhängerschaft.

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[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

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Ja, das ist so.

I had to look it up. Took German in school, forgot most of it, use the word 'schadenfreude' a whole lot, though.

And haven't worn Lederhosen since about 1967.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

Ja, das ist so.

I had to look it up. Took German in school, forgot most of it, use the word 'schadenfreude' a whole lot, though.

And haven't worn Lederhosen since about 1967. Attachment 98822

"Das" a lot of buttons. Here's my hat for ethnic occasions, actually an Eddie Bauer.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

I've designed parking lots in Boston, commuter lots in Connecticut, shopping centers in Syracuse NY, and various cities in North Carolina. Each has their own standards, and you can look them up if you don't believe me. As a general rule, the older and denser a city is, the smaller the parking spaces.

Parking spaces have been 9’x20’ for as long as I can remember. I’m sure some spaces in older developments may be smaller and are grandfathered in.

[GTOguy]

Purple Drank Parking Only?

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

Parking spaces have been 9’x20’ for as long as I can remember. I’m sure some spaces in older developments may be smaller and are grandfathered in.

Wrong-o.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Wrong-o.

Please educate me where I am wrong.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

Please educate me where I am wrong.

Parking space dimensions are relatively standard across the country, but they can vary slightly depending on local laws and regulations.

The standard parking space dimensions across America are between 7.5 and 9 feet wide and 16 to 20 feet deep.

https://rethority.com/parking-space-dimensions/

It depends on the jurisdiction. Most dictate only minimum dimensions; some both min and max. A retailer like Home Depot likely has its own standards, which are likely larger than most municipalities. That is, of course, based on their expected clientele.

[Yadkin]

[Vandelay] You're parked over the line! [/Vandelay]

[higgyburners]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Rent free, and back to the gaye, Himey.

No...answer the question ...are you going to sell that heap now or keep it.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

[Vandelay] You're parked over the line! [/Vandelay]

There is no question you parked incorrectly...the question is with your little man ego....did you know....and i'm sure you did.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

No...answer the question ...are you going to sell that heap now or keep it.

Rent free, Himey.

[Vandelay Industries]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

[Vandelay] You're parked over the line! [/Vandelay]

Now do a Ford Ranger in a space at Home Depot.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Vandelay Industries

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Now do a Ford Ranger in a space at Home Depot.

Blah, blah blah, blah, blah.

[higgyburners]

little pickup only worth 3k now....should of listened to the forum...

[GTOguy]

This is the second pretty significant hit on this new truck. IMO, some vehicles are 'cursed' or 'marked' from new just to be magnets for other vehicles and falling objects. I had a couple of co-workers that way. One had a new Corolla that he could not keep from getting hit....the last time the illegal that hit him actually tore the engine out of his Nissan pickup. The Toyota was rebuilt, but never the same. And my co-worker was injured pretty badly. The other guy bought a new Ranger to replace his faithful '91 Ranger, and it got hit so hard at 20k miles it needed a new bed and frame. Then, about a year later, same thing. It's on it's third bed and frame at about 80k miles. He just sold his '91 with about 585,000 miles on it, original paint (no clearcoat to peel so it still looked good) and no dents (never been hit) for $3500 to a Mexican who took it south.
His '91 was a nicer truck than the 'new' one that had been pieced together several times and hit a bunch.
Just saying, some cars seem to go through a long life unscathed, while others are destined to be magnets for other cars, falling rocks, or fast moving shopping carts.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

This is the second pretty significant hit on this new truck. IMO, some vehicles are 'cursed' or 'marked' from new just to be magnets for other vehicles and falling objects. I had a couple of co-workers that way. One had a new Corolla that he could not keep from getting hit....the last time the illegal that hit him actually tore the engine out of his Nissan pickup. The Toyota was rebuilt, but never the same. And my co-worker was injured pretty badly. The other guy bought a new Ranger to replace his faithful '91 Ranger, and it got hit so hard at 20k miles it needed a new bed and frame. Then, about a year later, same thing. It's on it's third bed and frame at about 80k miles. He just sold his '91 with about 585,000 miles on it, original paint (no clearcoat to peel so it still looked good) and no dents (never been hit) for $3500 to a Mexican who took it south.
His '91 was a nicer truck than the 'new' one that had been pieced together several times and hit a bunch.
Just saying, some cars seem to go through a long life unscathed, while others are destined to be magnets for other cars, falling rocks, or fast moving shopping carts.

Just out of curiosity, what would an early '90s Toyota 4WD truck be worth retail, bought and driven only in CA (til this year) with 80-some K miles on it, good mechanically, has new brakes? My buddy has one and is selling it.

One of the local garage owners said they are very hot now.

[Tikiman]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

This is the second pretty significant hit on this new truck. IMO, some vehicles are 'cursed' or 'marked' from new just to be magnets for other vehicles and falling objects. I had a couple of co-workers that way. One had a new Corolla that he could not keep from getting hit....the last time the illegal that hit him actually tore the engine out of his Nissan pickup. The Toyota was rebuilt, but never the same. And my co-worker was injured pretty badly. The other guy bought a new Ranger to replace his faithful '91 Ranger, and it got hit so hard at 20k miles it needed a new bed and frame. Then, about a year later, same thing. It's on it's third bed and frame at about 80k miles. He just sold his '91 with about 585,000 miles on it, original paint (no clearcoat to peel so it still looked good) and no dents (never been hit) for $3500 to a Mexican who took it south.
His '91 was a nicer truck than the 'new' one that had been pieced together several times and hit a bunch.
Just saying, some cars seem to go through a long life unscathed, while others are destined to be magnets for other cars, falling rocks, or fast moving shopping carts.

My Grand National got rearended three times in the space of two weeks. After the third time, I checked my brake lights to see if they were working. Collected on all three hits and replaced the bumper myself.


First time, it was a mattress in the highway at night. I slammed on the brakes and the guy behind me was following too closely.

Second time, I had just gotten out of the dentist chair getting a temporary crown and there was a really pretty girl with an extremely short skirt waiting to cross the road. Guy behind me was watching her and not me.

Third time was a very old man who admitted he just didn't see me stopping for a light. I kind of felt bad for him.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

little pickup only worth 3k now....should of listened to the forum...

Rent free, Himey.