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> Smashed 914 in San Mateo, CA, Poor Guy!
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post Nov 29 2004, 03:52 PM
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Does anyone here own or know the owner of the Lime green 73/74 914 that is always parked on San Mateo Dr by Hilltop Market? I always see it parked out there, but over this holiday weekend someone hit the drivers rear quarter panel and the rear wheel is sticking out about 45 degrees. What a shame! It looked like a clean original car. I will have to shoot a pic of it to show everyone why you should not park your vintage car on the street. Every time I dare to take my car to SF I sweat bullets that something bad will happen because it has happened before.
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post Nov 29 2004, 04:13 PM
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Damn shame.

I ventured out today for a drive in my teener but I needed to stop by the bank so I parked my 914 WAAAAY out in a lot with no one around so I could run into (aka hike to) the bank. I waited in line at the bank for ever to make my deposit all the while worrying about leaving my 914 alone. I get back to discover an RV towing a RAV 4 trying to park across the back row of parking spots where I am parked (how thoughtful). I run to the car just in time to jump up and down in the guys line of sight seconds before his RAV 4 would have taken out the 914.

Whew. Man, it's bad enough I don't drive her enough but when I do get her out I just got to remember never to leave her again... too many idiots out there.
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post Nov 29 2004, 04:34 PM
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The thing that really boggles me is that there must have been a dozen other worthless cars parked on the street but somehow the idiot had to smash into the clean 914. Somehow I get the feeling that they did not leave a note either. I don't know how many times I have seen someone pull that even when they know someone saw them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Nov 29 2004, 04:50 PM
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What...yer not gonna be a vulture and try an buy parts???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Nov 29 2004, 05:06 PM
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Z,

If you need to pick some bones clean all you have to do is ask and I'll get their contact info for you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif). Besides, I have more parts than I know what to do with. That reminds me that I still have to post my Saratoga Top in the classifieds.
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post Nov 29 2004, 05:09 PM
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NAH....'tis only a simple little four banger...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)
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post Nov 29 2004, 05:12 PM
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I sure hope that this is not Kermit!
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post Nov 29 2004, 05:18 PM
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I don't think it's the Kermit I've seen @ HPH. this is more of a Lime. Z, that hasn't stopped you before!
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post Nov 29 2004, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(Targa @ Nov 29 2004, 01:52 PM)
Every time I dare to take my car to SF I sweat bullets that something bad will happen because it has happened before.

I feel the same way. SF is just an accident waiting to happen. Looking at all the Toyotas and Hondas with their trunk lids tied down, smashed fenders, and dented bumpers makes me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Nov 29 2004, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE(Targa @ Nov 29 2004, 03:06 PM)
Z,

If you need to pick some bones clean all you have to do is ask and I'll get their contact info for you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif). Besides, I have more parts than I know what to do with. That reminds me that I still have to post my Saratoga Top in the classifieds.

Not sabotoge this toppic ,but could you pm me and let me know what you are asking for the sarotoga top,pretty pretty please? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Nov 29 2004, 07:49 PM
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QUOTE(Hi_Fi_Guy @ Nov 29 2004, 02:13 PM)
Damn shame.

I ventured out today for a drive in my teener but I needed to stop by the bank so I parked my 914 WAAAAY out in a lot with no one around so I could run into (aka hike to) the bank. I waited in line at the bank for ever to make my deposit all the while worrying about leaving my 914 alone. I get back to discover an RV towing a RAV 4 trying to park across the back row of parking spots where I am parked (how thoughtful). I run to the car just in time to jump up and down in the guys line of sight seconds before his RAV 4 would have taken out the 914.

Whew. Man, it's bad enough I don't drive her enough but when I do get her out I just got to remember never to leave her again... too many idiots out there.

Let me guess, let me guess!!! They were from Oregon, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) You're just lucky you weren't driving and trying to merge with them in traffic because it's an Oregon rule that merging can only be done if your speed is [Posted Speed] - 90% <_<
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post Nov 29 2004, 09:19 PM
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I feel the same way. SF is just an accident waiting to happen.


I wouldn't drive a Porsche to SF unless it's at 8am on a Sunday morning. In fact I've done it once for the fun run we did up Highway 1.
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post Nov 29 2004, 09:26 PM
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What a shame...
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post Nov 30 2004, 12:33 AM
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I feel the same way. SF is just an accident waiting to happen.  


I wouldn't drive a Porsche to SF unless it's at 8am on a Sunday morning. In fact I've done it once for the fun run we did up Highway 1.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That's why mine stays in the garage where it belongs...on jack stands.
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post Nov 30 2004, 05:27 AM
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QUOTE(anthony @ Nov 29 2004, 07:19 PM)
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I feel the same way. SF is just an accident waiting to happen.


I wouldn't drive a Porsche to SF unless it's at 8am on a Sunday morning. In fact I've done it once for the fun run we did up Highway 1.

I managed to do it every day for 1.5 years with only one rear end collision from an F150!
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post Nov 30 2004, 10:32 AM
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Dear Owner of the car I just hit,

It appears that I have done quite a lot of damage to your car and there are a number of people who witnessed it. Unfortunately for you they have all seen that I am writing you this note and have assumed that I am leaving my license # and insurance information, so they have all left the scene. Boy are they ever wrong. You are about to have a very bad day, sorry, and better luck next time.

Signed,

The guy who just ran his mid eighties rusty old SUV into your classic NARP.


Ouch
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post Nov 30 2004, 09:16 PM
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I guess I spoke too soon. I parked my 914 in front of my house today (usually in garage) and someone broke into it in broad daylight. Dumb mother f'ers tried to pry out the stereo (even though the face wasn't in the car) and really messed up my dash. Of course they smashed out the small side window to get in, and cut themselves (not enough blood though). My original condition beautiful interior is now fucked up!!!! I am soooooo pissed. I can't even look at the poor car right now. I hope karma takes care of this one, because I know the SFPD won't. Maybe I'll post some pics of the carnage when I can stomach it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Nov 30 2004, 09:24 PM
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what part of SF do you live in?
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post Nov 30 2004, 10:32 PM
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I take P-cars to SF on occasion. I park usually in the mission street garage (yeh, it's near Mosconi). Drive around inside 'till I find a spot I'm happy with. When I go to other areas, I find parkades to park in for the most part. Yeh, it prolly costs more, but... well... you know.

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post Nov 30 2004, 10:35 PM
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QUOTE(krk @ Nov 30 2004, 08:32 PM)
I take P-cars to SF on occasion. I park usually in the mission street garage (yeh, it's near Mosconi). Drive around inside 'till I find a spot I'm happy with. When I go to other areas, I find parkades to park in for the most part. Yeh, it prolly costs more, but... well... you know.

kim.

I work with someone who grew up in SF. She says she used to get her car broken into just as often in the parking garages as on the street. Ouch!
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