[Sinjen]

Originally Posted by Tyga11

What's valet mode?

Some higher-end cars have a valet mode that locks out the glovebox, locks out the infotainment system, and the best ones limit the speed and RPM.

[jonahk]

Originally Posted by Sinjen

The fact that these cars don't have a valet mode is ridiculous.

Huh? They do have valet mode. Disables iDrive, locks the trunk, and prevents dsc from being turned off.

Or so you mean a way to limit rpms?

A dash cam is still the best valet mode imho.

[siegester]

Originally Posted by Sinjen

Some higher-end cars have a valet mode that locks out the glovebox, locks out the infotainment system, and the best ones limit the speed and RPM.

BMWs valet mode locks idrive and the trunk IIRC. Too bad it doesn't limit RPM and speed

[Sinjen]

Originally Posted by jonahk

Huh? They do have valet mode. Disables iDrive, locks the trunk, and prevents dsc from being turned off.

Or so you mean a way to limit rpms?

A dash cam is still the best valet mode imho.

Speed/RPM, yes.

[02M3ForMe]

Originally Posted by Sinjen

Speed/RPM, yes.

Being able to turn on the low fuel limp mode in these situations will be the ideal solution.

[Wamion117]

Originally Posted by Tyga11

The only time I would valet is if it's an unavoidable situation - like if I'm driving to San Diego and the hotel only has valet parking. No choice there.

I can't really think of a restaurant here in Phoenix that is valet only or there is issues with parking.

Do you think a good solution for your problem is to give the valet a $20 before hand and say 'take good care of her' or whatever? That would help prevent you from taking an Uber. I guess I would do something like that if I were in your shoes

F that dude, I always give them 20 dollars and say I'll park it you'll come with me (if it has to be driven a distance otherwise they just point me to a spot)

It's your car, valet is a suggestion, they have no insurance that's why it's user beware if they fuck up your car, tipping the 20 just keeps them from arguing and no kid is going to decline 20 dollars to not do his job lmao

My girlfriend freaks because I often have to walk a few blocks to the restaurant but it's worth it in the long run (I live in nyc)

[barryc365]

Well, sorry to dig this up but my garage in NYC who have valet parking only scratched my car.

It's on the lower corner of the bumper which luckily is replaceable, so I can just order a new corner piece and have them pay for it. The PPF did it's job on the bumper and has a very light graze which might buff out but fuck it, should be a nice excuse to get them to redo my bumper's PPF which had one minor flaw anyway

They denied it for about 3 mins and then quickly brought out the claim form and said they would take care of it. Such a pain in the ass, this is the only mark on the whole car and it wasn't my fault and I wasn't driving. Pretty annoying.

I was thinking of getting the invoice from BMW and hopefully they just cut me a big check and I can replace it with an after market splitter instead that I have my eye on.

I assume these corner pieces are not cheap from BMW? Anyone know off hand?

This is mostly damaged PPF but the damage goes through the clear coat on the glossy lower corner piece

[BMWRacer523]

Uber

[edofloat]

Originally Posted by barryc365

Well, sorry to dig this up but my garage in NYC who have valet parking only scratched my car.

It's on the lower corner of the bumper which luckily is replaceable, so I can just order a new corner piece and have them pay for it. The PPF did it's job on the bumper and has a very light graze which might buff out but fuck it, should be a nice excuse to get them to redo my bumper's PPF which had one minor flaw anyway

They denied it for about 3 mins and then quickly brought out the claim form and said they would take care of it. Such a pain in the ass, this is the only mark on the whole car and it wasn't my fault and I wasn't driving. Pretty annoying.

I was thinking of getting the invoice from BMW and hopefully they just cut me a big check and I can replace it with an after market splitter instead that I have my eye on.

I assume these corner pieces are not cheap from BMW? Anyone know off hand?

This is mostly damaged PPF but the damage goes through the clear coat on the glossy lower corner piece

Not sure if you mean front or rear...

Front splitter part #51-19-2-475-168 $2,460 plus labor to install
Rear winglet (left) part # 51-19-5-A1B-169 $1,210 plus labor
Rear winglet (right) part #51-19-5-A1B-170 $1,210 plus labor

Safe to say that will be an expensive mistake for them to pay, will they say they can have it "fixed"? lol.

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by edofloat

Not sure if you mean front or rear...

Front splitter part #51-19-2-475-168 $2,460 plus labor to install
Rear winglet (left) part # 51-19-5-A1B-169 $1,210 plus labor
Rear winglet (right) part #51-19-5-A1B-170 $1,210 plus labor

Safe to say that will be an expensive mistake for them to pay, will they say they can have it "fixed"? lol.

That part number is for the M Performance splitter but thanks for looking.

It's the OEM black glossy corner piece on the front bumper. Im guessing it's $600+ or something equally absurd but yes. It'll be an expensive mistake for them. They'll have to re-do the PPF and Ceramic coating too. Probably a couple of grand for a small graze but I'm sure they have insurance..they had a stack of claim forms in the booth so being a big company, I'm sure they have a process

[Tyga11]

Originally Posted by barryc365

Well, sorry to dig this up but my garage in NYC who have valet parking only scratched my car.

It's on the lower corner of the bumper which luckily is replaceable, so I can just order a new corner piece and have them pay for it. The PPF did it's job on the bumper and has a very light graze which might buff out but fuck it, should be a nice excuse to get them to redo my bumper's PPF which had one minor flaw anyway

They denied it for about 3 mins and then quickly brought out the claim form and said they would take care of it. Such a pain in the ass, this is the only mark on the whole car and it wasn't my fault and I wasn't driving. Pretty annoying.

I was thinking of getting the invoice from BMW and hopefully they just cut me a big check and I can replace it with an after market splitter instead that I have my eye on.

I assume these corner pieces are not cheap from BMW? Anyone know off hand?

This is mostly damaged PPF but the damage goes through the clear coat on the glossy lower corner piece

That's ridiculous - you have to valet your car literally every time you come and go from your apartment or whatever? Why is there not an option to self park? Are you required to tip every time or is that included in your fee?

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by Tyga11

That's ridiculous - you have to valet your car literally every time you come and go from your apartment or whatever? Why is there not an option to self park? Are you required to tip every time or is that included in your fee?

No tip required. You can give them a tip for the year at the holidays if you wish. You have to valet park, the cars get brought to the basement in a lift. The joys of city living. On the other hand you just text them and they bring your car out front and they've been great to deal with

I've been down in the elevator/basement and it's really tight so accidents happen unfortunately

[Tyga11]

Originally Posted by barryc365

No tip required. You can give them a tip for the year at the holidays if you wish. You have to valet park, the cars get brought to the basement in a lift. The joys of city living. On the other hand you just text them and they bring your car out front and they've been great to deal with

I've been down in the elevator/basement and it's really tight so accidents happen unfortunately

Wow. How much notice do you have to give them when you text them for your car? Is there a limit to how many times you can request your car every day? I assume there is a loading zone if you have groceries or whatever?

City living always fascinated me.

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by Tyga11

Wow. How much notice do you have to give them when you text them for your car? Is there a limit to how many times you can request your car every day? I assume there is a loading zone if you have groceries or whatever?

City living always fascinated me.

No, you can text for the car anytime and it's there in a few mins as often as you want. My parking isn't bad cost wise but I have friends who pay more for parking than some guys are paying on their G80 car payments…like $800 a month for parking in TriBeCa!. Absolutely crazy stuff!

['Cane]

Originally Posted by barryc365

No, you can text for the car anytime and it's there in a few mins as often as you want. My parking isn't bad cost wise but I have friends who pay more for parking than some guys are paying on their G80 car payments…like $800 a month for parking in TriBeCa!. Absolutely crazy stuff!

Could be worse...

https://jalopnik.com/a-375-000-parki...ale-1847683583

[premier3is]

Never valet. I'll walk if I have to park far, but I won't valet.

[iskysoma01]

I'm not sure where $20 or $30 will get you a spot out front. I used work at the at Delano Hotel in Miami Beach and to be "out front" was minimum $200 on a weekday! This was about 2006.

[M3Pilot09]

Great wheel repair guy in LA, he did my X3MC and it was perfect!!! He came to my house and it was $100

David (Mobile wheel repair) (626) 549-7493

[premier3is]

Originally Posted by iskysoma01

I'm not sure where $20 or $30 will get you a spot out front. I used work at the at Delano Hotel in Miami Beach and to be "out front" was minimum $200 on a weekday! This was about 2006.

Who the fuck pays 200 to be out front? Fuck that.

[kmualim]

I stopped sending my car to valet for many years now.

Recently I went to Hollywood Bowl, paid $50 for valet and park myself.
I gave the key to them, and the car was at the same spot when i picked it up after the event. I guess I was “lucky” enough they didn’t need to move my car

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by iskysoma01

I'm not sure where $20 or $30 will get you a spot out front. I used work at the at Delano Hotel in Miami Beach and to be "out front" was minimum $200 on a weekday! This was about 2006.

That's a unique situation. In the NYC area, Delray Beach, FL area (where I own homes) it is $10 to park the car yourself. I don't ask, I just pull up to the valet and say "you mind if I park the car myself?"

[edofloat]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Could be worse...

https://jalopnik.com/a-375-000-parki...ale-1847683583

Saw a spot in Vail for sale for that kind of money.