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06-22-2011, 01:35 PM
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would you park your Benz in an airport lot for a week?
I don't know how appealing these old cars are to thieves but the hassle of having a car stolen is bothersome to say the least.
I might just call a cab and leave the cars at home. What do you think?
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06-22-2011, 01:46 PM
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Done it many times.
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06-22-2011, 01:46 PM
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I have done just that (park at the airport for a week) without incident and also the "park & fly" spots near the airport. Beyond that time period, cost effectiveness comes into play, since getting a door to door shuttle, car service or cab fares (to and from) may be cheaper than the accumulated daily rate.
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06-22-2011, 03:10 PM
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I only did it a couple of times. Got my hood ornament stolen once.
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06-22-2011, 03:13 PM
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Done it so many times.
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06-22-2011, 03:38 PM
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Left my 560SEL at the airport ramp for 5 days, no probs.
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#8
06-22-2011, 03:55 PM
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I'd drive it.
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06-22-2011, 04:08 PM
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Done it a few times, never a problem.
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06-22-2011, 04:09 PM
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If you're really worried, how hard is it to disconnect the ignition coil, or pull the fuel pump fuse or both? No thief is going to waste his time trying to diagnose a car that won't start. I would be more worried about vandalism.
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06-22-2011, 06:11 PM
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I'm always the provider of rides to and from the airport. People really appreciate getting a prompt ride home without having to worry about a cab or getting their car out of hock and driving home.
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06-22-2011, 06:15 PM
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Done it several times with all of the cars in my sig...
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#13
06-22-2011, 06:39 PM
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Done it a number of times, just make sure you have a good battery so it starts when you get back. Nothing like having to get a jump, at 10pm at night, with all your luggage, in the rain.
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06-22-2011, 09:20 PM
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I have parked at dozens of airports hundreds of times. Never had a problem with my car. Maybe because the thieves were too busy stealing my airplane.
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#15
06-24-2011, 08:57 PM
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Quote:
 I've parked at the airport for up to two weeks several times. Never a problem.
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