airport parking lot

masab321 · 12-07-2023, 07:57 PM

I am never parking my G82 in an airport lot. I have my truck for such things.

Pool Shark · 12-07-2023, 08:01 PM

As most others have posted, if it is a short trip, I'll take another car and park it. Otherwise, some sort of car service to/from when the trip is more than 5 days because long-term parking costs have climbed up significantly to rival the cost and convenience of a car service.

MunkyTool · 12-07-2023, 08:02 PM

I’ve done it a bunch but not since getting the g80. It’s super convenient but at my local small airport (BUR) there have been break-ins recently. Depending on the airport they might be parking outside. Better to just car service / ride share.

ourlee · 12-08-2023, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rh6363

What’s everyones Feedback on parking at the airport for few days at a time. I travel for work and wondering if it’s ok to leave my future g80 there.

Which airport? Lot number?

Rux · 12-08-2023, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rh6363

What’s everyones Feedback on parking at the airport for few days at a time. I travel for work and wondering if it’s ok to leave my future g80 there.

HELL FUCKING NO

Take a car service or a beater. No exceptions.

Lupeskew · 12-08-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

Which airport? Lot number?

On top of the previous, I will need your social security number, mother's maiden name and the city you were born please

Devils41 · 12-08-2023, 03:44 PM

I did once for a daytrip at skyharbor. Packed shortterm meant I had to park here. I take my wife's Mazda now to the airport if I'm leaving it for a day or two.

vbb · 12-08-2023, 06:19 PM

I have always been a "take my beater to the airport" kinda guy when I am gone for a multi-day trip, but that's more because I'm worried about door dings and people bumping into my car with backpacks and suitcases as they're grabbing things out of their cars from the tight parking spots and trying to catch their flights than I am worried about theft or outright vandalism.

COBMW144 · 12-08-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rh6363

What’s everyones Feedback on parking at the airport for few days at a time. I travel for work and wondering if it’s ok to leave my future g80 there.

My M3 is not my daily driver. With that said, I will not even park my daily driver at the airport. I live in the Denver region which has the highest auto theft rate in the country and the airport is a big part of that statitistic. The price of the Uber is worth it to not have to worry about coming back to a vandalized or stolen car.

tju2 · 12-08-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by COBMW144

My M3 is not my daily driver. With that said, I will not even park my daily driver at the airport. I live in the Denver region which has the highest auto theft rate in the country and the airport is a big part of that statitistic. The price of the Uber is worth it to not have to worry about coming back to a vandalized or stolen car.

+1

Greer · 12-08-2023, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by COBMW144

The price of the Uber is worth it to not have to worry about coming back to a dinged, vandalized, or stolen car.

This advice is worth taking.

jummo · 12-08-2023, 11:18 PM

This.

Ibiza · 12-09-2023, 08:25 AM

My G83 has limited truck space, so unless I’m on a overnight trip with my Louis carryon luggage, my F95 is my airport commute transportation. Uber doesn’t like driving out to my gated community and Charleston (CHS) is fine, considering I will have over 150 flights this year, it’s so much easier to drive myself. Uber would be OK if your a infrequent flyer, as it would be tough to fit 3 large checked bags with 2 carry on in a G83 and thus the F95 ZCP, especially when I return from a frequent European trip. Ubers are usually on the smaller side.

G MONEY · 12-09-2023, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Greer

This advice is worth taking.

Not even sure why this question Needs to be asked? For any car you may own, why would the ide of bringing your own shit be swirling around in your head? With how easy it is for Uber/Lift whatever? Just the convenience of being dropped off and picked up right at the door should be enough to make that decision

Ibiza · 12-09-2023, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by G MONEY

Not even sure why this question Needs to be asked? For any car you may own, why would the ide of bringing your own shit be swirling around in your head? With how easy it is for Uber/Lift whatever? Just the convenience of being dropped off and picked up right at the door should be enough to make that decision

Can also valet park for ultimate convenience outside the door to the airport, as your car will be waiting for you when you arrive, but rather not have any of M’s be driven by a 3rd party. At least on the way to/from airport you can stop and do errands—not possible via ride share.

'Cane · 12-09-2023, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

Can also valet park for ultimate convenience outside the door to the airport, as your car will be waiting for you when you arrive, but rather not have any of M’s be driven by a 3rd party. At least on the way to/from airport you can stop and do errands—not possible via ride share.

This comes to mind.

Rux · 12-09-2023, 10:36 PM

The flex is real…Surprised the private garage at the FBO hasn’t been mentioned.

geko29 · 12-10-2023, 07:20 AM

I used to park my E90 on shorter trips, it was great to just hop in and zip home. But I won't take the G80. Even excluding the possibility of damage, it's significantly more expensive.

For my 3-day trip earlier this week, roundtrip Uber Comfort was $147.55, including 20% tips and the surcharge for reserving the trip out in advance. Parking at the airport would be $326--$42/day, plus a $200 ticket for no front plate. And obviously my employer isn't reimbursing my ticket.

Even if I had a front plate--I would buy a Sto 'n Show if I were actually going to park at the airport--it's still only $21 cheaper, and that's just not worth it. Add a 4th day and it becomes cheaper outright again.

chicagofan00 · 12-10-2023, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Devils41

I did once for a daytrip at skyharbor. Packed shortterm meant I had to park here. I take my wife's Mazda now to the airport if I'm leaving it for a day or two.

This has been my exact experience at Skyharbor not matter how long you are parked there. People just don’t give a fuck and will be right next to you over the lines whether just there for a few minutes to pick someone up or parking for several days while on a trip. I’ve had a few times where I’ve had to enter in via the passenger seat in order to be back into my vehicle.

pureenergy68 · 12-10-2023, 08:56 AM

Not in NY/NJ area.

Corms85 · 12-14-2023, 08:12 PM

I parked my 2015 M4 at SFO several times a month and never had any issues when I lived there. Now I park my 2022 M3 at PHX several times a month and again no issues for the last two years. It’s covered, most cars also sit there for several days so not a lot of movement beside your car, and not having to wait for a car when you land is worth it.

jayg80 · 12-15-2023, 12:14 AM

Did it once 20 years ago in my newish 350z at short term parking at EWR and learned the hard lesson as did many other Nissan/Infiniti’s about their xenon lights being ripped out along with my aftermarket head unit. The airport “kindly” towed my car down a few levels since the front window was broken into. Not a chance I would do it with a car that I cared about again.

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Pool Shark Second Lieutenant 488 Rep 271 Posts Drives: Accord Sport6MT / Tesla3 / M3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Philly Suburbs, PA iTrader: (0)	As most others have posted, if it is a short trip, I'll take another car and park it. Otherwise, some sort of car service to/from when the trip is more than 5 days because long-term parking costs have climbed up significantly to rival the cost and convenience of a car service.
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12-07-2023, 08:02 PM	#25
MunkyTool First Lieutenant 548 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Comp X-Drive Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M3 Competition ... [0.00]	I’ve done it a bunch but not since getting the g80. It’s super convenient but at my local small airport (BUR) there have been break-ins recently. Depending on the airport they might be parking outside. Better to just car service / ride share.
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12-08-2023, 06:19 PM	#30
vbb Captain 1864 Rep 935 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 manual Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: present iTrader: (4)	I have always been a "take my beater to the airport" kinda guy when I am gone for a multi-day trip, but that's more because I'm worried about door dings and people bumping into my car with backpacks and suitcases as they're grabbing things out of their cars from the tight parking spots and trying to catch their flights than I am worried about theft or outright vandalism. __________________ Previous notables: '05 S2000 \| '07 335i \| '09 ISF \| '08 911 Turbo \| '09 911 C2 \| '15 Cayman \| '15 RCF \| '17 MX-5 RF \| '17 C7 Corvette
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12-09-2023, 08:25 AM	#35
Ibiza Colonel 3612 Rep 2,858 Posts Drives: 22 G83 comp & 2024 X5 M60 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: On the run.... iTrader: (0)	My G83 has limited truck space, so unless I’m on a overnight trip with my Louis carryon luggage, my F95 is my airport commute transportation. Uber doesn’t like driving out to my gated community and Charleston (CHS) is fine, considering I will have over 150 flights this year, it’s so much easier to drive myself. Uber would be OK if your a infrequent flyer, as it would be tough to fit 3 large checked bags with 2 carry on in a G83 and thus the F95 ZCP, especially when I return from a frequent European trip. Ubers are usually on the smaller side. __________________ 2022 G83 PCD & 2024 G05 S68 PCD Retired:2021 F95 ZCP PCD,2018 F85 PCD,2018 F83 ZCP- ED/PCD, 2015 X5 50i PCD, 2015 435 vert ED, 2011 X3 PCD, 2011 335is vert ED/PCD, 2007 X3is PCD, 2007 335i vert PCD, 2004 328i vert PCD
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12-09-2023, 10:36 PM	#39
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12-10-2023, 07:20 AM	#40
geko29 Major 1565 Rep 1,422 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Illinois, USA iTrader: (2)	I used to park my E90 on shorter trips, it was great to just hop in and zip home. But I won't take the G80. Even excluding the possibility of damage, it's significantly more expensive. For my 3-day trip earlier this week, roundtrip Uber Comfort was $147.55, including 20% tips and the surcharge for reserving the trip out in advance. Parking at the airport would be $326--$42/day, plus a $200 ticket for no front plate. And obviously my employer isn't reimbursing my ticket. Even if I had a front plate--I would buy a Sto 'n Show if I were actually going to park at the airport--it's still only $21 cheaper, and that's just not worth it. Add a 4th day and it becomes cheaper outright again. __________________ Last edited by geko29; 12-10-2023 at 07:25 AM..
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12-10-2023, 08:56 AM	#42
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12-14-2023, 08:12 PM	#43
Corms85 Second Lieutenant 285 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Competition Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	I parked my 2015 M4 at SFO several times a month and never had any issues when I lived there. Now I park my 2022 M3 at PHX several times a month and again no issues for the last two years. It’s covered, most cars also sit there for several days so not a lot of movement beside your car, and not having to wait for a car when you land is worth it.
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12-15-2023, 12:14 AM	#44
jayg80 Lieutenant 218 Rep 435 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Did it once 20 years ago in my newish 350z at short term parking at EWR and learned the hard lesson as did many other Nissan/Infiniti’s about their xenon lights being ripped out along with my aftermarket head unit. The airport “kindly” towed my car down a few levels since the front window was broken into. Not a chance I would do it with a car that I cared about again.
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