fuel efficient parking only?

jensenracing77 · November 1st, 2009, 05:29 AM

what the heck is up with this! and who can enforce this. i would like someone to try and give me a ticket for parking in one of those spots. i will park in any one of these spots just to be an a$$. maybe not, i don't think i will go to any store that supports this crap. why should an environmental wacko get special privileges over the rest. i guess it is because they are mentally handicapped and bought into Al Gores lies. they have to park up front so nobody runs them over i guess.

sorry, just had to vent.

Olds64 · November 1st, 2009, 05:33 AM

That must be a joke.

I know Europe had quite a few parking spaces for small vehicles. These were spaces for the tiny Mini Coopers, Smarts, etc. I probably wouldn't even be able to fit my wife's VW Beetle in one of these spaces.

rocketraider · November 1st, 2009, 06:07 AM

Best Buy is one of these companies that makes a point of doing things like this, just to attract and gain credibility among the PC and green crowd.

As long as these spaces are way out at the far edge of the parking lot, they're fine by me. Since their car is fuel efficient, it shoudn't bother the owners to not drive the extra distance to the front of the lot, and then get their exercise walking 1/4 mile or so.

I often park at lot fringes anyway, for that very reason. It doesn't hurt me to walk, plus it keeps trifling-asses from parking next to you and dinging yer paint.

Handicapped spaces right at the front are great. I can even see the "expectant mommy" spaces in the last trimester (though I know couples who will demand them and get pissy over them two days after they find out they're pregnant- these are the same people who, as far as they're concerned, are having the only baby ever conceived). Other than that, it doesn't hurt anyone to walk a bit.

I guess it's no worse than my "Oldsmobile Parking Only" sign

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Nilsson · November 1st, 2009, 06:41 AM

Would they know any different if I were to park my 9mpg 442 in that spot?

63 F85 Cutlass · November 1st, 2009, 06:45 AM

There is no way they can inforce this, there isn't any special permit or tags for a "fuel efficient car" as far as I know. I hope to find one of these spaces, and I'll park in it. I may even tune the carb rich just out of spite

Dan Wirth · November 1st, 2009, 07:35 AM

You could always park there and if challenged, just say "Oh yeah, my big block V8 with 300+ HP was made to be as fuel efficient as possible by the manufacturer and does very well on gas mileage for a car of its age". What could they say to that statement in reply to their nebulous sign?

wolfman98 · November 1st, 2009, 08:08 AM

Plain and simple , it is not enforcable since they do not have what MPG the car should get. It's just a publicity stunt trying to look good for the green crowd.

68conv455 · November 1st, 2009, 10:46 AM

Park in it. If anyone challenges you, any of these responses will work:
1. What do you mean? My car has a fuel efficiency.
2. I've recycled it to save the planet.
3. Should I buy my (TV, Dishwasher, Range, or Washing machine) somewhere else.
4. Screw off.

Bluevista · November 1st, 2009, 11:05 AM

We have fuel efficient vehicle parking at every store near me, they just put in a new six stall garage deal out in the parking lot for them at the grocery store.

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cutlassgal · November 1st, 2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluevista

We have fuel efficient vehicle parking at every store near me, they just put in a new six stall garage deal out in the parking lot for them at the grocery store.

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Can't get much more fuel efficient than that!! LOL!!

dan2286 · November 1st, 2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cutlassgal

Can't get much more fuel efficient than that!! LOL!!

They actually have horse and buggy parking at a Walmart in Oberlin

cutlassgal · November 1st, 2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dan2286

They actually have horse and buggy parking at a Walmart in Oberlin

Olds64 · November 2nd, 2009, 07:06 AM

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They actually have horse and buggy parking at a Walmart in Oberlin

Is there an Amish community nearby?

dan2286 · November 2nd, 2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Olds64

Is there an Amish community nearby?

I believe so. I never thought there was that many in that area, but maybe I am wrong.

delmontcrusier · November 2nd, 2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluevista

We have fuel efficient vehicle parking at every store near me, they just put in a new six stall garage deal out in the parking lot for them at the grocery store.

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hmm and the fuel they use is grown hay or straw

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Originally Posted by cutlassgal

Can't get much more fuel efficient than that!! LOL!!

nope

some are one horse power and some are two though if one horse is sick that would be one and 1/2 horse power rite

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Originally Posted by dan2286

They actually have horse and buggy parking at a Walmart in Oberlin

I was told that they have to have lights on the buggies does that include signals

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Originally Posted by cutlassgal

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Originally Posted by Olds64

Is there an Amish community nearby?

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Originally Posted by dan2286

I believe so. I never thought there was that many in that area, but maybe I am wrong.

There are plenty of Amish around the long running joke though is true if all the electronics we like and used everyday crapped out they would continue on just the same.I do like the modern conviences and my oldsmobiles

cutlassgal · November 2nd, 2009, 09:19 AM

Yeah what you said!!

72 cutlass455 · November 2nd, 2009, 09:22 AM

Those Amish vehicle's produce Methane a greenhouse gas as the solid exhaust of their ponies breaks down. My car is fuel efficient it does not waiste a drop of fuel.

delmontcrusier · November 2nd, 2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 cutlass455

Those Amish vehicle's produce Methane a greenhouse gas as the solid exhaust of their ponies breaks down. My car is fuel efficient it does not waiste a drop of fuel.

bahh the solid exaust as you call it is fertilizer and if you can collect the gas as some farmers are doing it is a good thing kind of like free propane just stinks.As for not wasting a drop of fuel make shure your fittings are tight no rusty lines loose connections etc and don't over fill your tank

I found my car is deciving it seems to not end when filling the tank the pump doesn'r click off like all my other vehicles can ad up fast

Coltonis · November 2nd, 2009, 12:22 PM

Chicken-little-scientists had estimated roughly 300 million tonnes of CO2 are released into the atmosphere by automobiles in a year... However, nearly 500 million tonnes of Methane (considered to be worse than CO2) are released into the atmosphere every year... by COWS!

I would say as long as your not "driving" your cattle to BestBuy, your safe to park in any one of those spots.

Olds64 · November 2nd, 2009, 01:07 PM

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However, nearly 500 million tonnes of Methane (considered to be worse than CO2) are released into the atmosphere every year... by COWS!

I think that is an ultimate joke. I find it astonishing that people actually take that seriously!

Saying that cows cause pollution because they are flatulent is like saying that drinking water is bad for your because the communists put flouride in it!

delmontcrusier · November 2nd, 2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Coltonis

Chicken-little-scientists had estimated roughly 300 million tonnes of CO2 are released into the atmosphere by automobiles in a year... However, nearly 500 million tonnes of Methane (considered to be worse than CO2) are released into the atmosphere every year... by COWS!

I would say as long as your not "driving" your cattle to BestBuy, your safe to park in any one of those spots.

lol

OLD SKL 69 · November 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM

The only problem with the buggy parking is you gotta watch out for those land mines!

cutlassgal · November 2nd, 2009, 07:48 PM

wolfman98 · November 3rd, 2009, 05:53 AM

When it comes to global warming livestock worldwide (cows, pigs, chickens, goats, lamas, etc.) are responsable for at least 6x as much as cars and trucks. Then you also have to factor in all the rainforests being cut down to make room for more cattle so we can eat our 1/4 pounders

Oldsguy · November 3rd, 2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Olds64

...Saying that cows cause pollution because they are flatulent is like saying that drinking water is bad for your because the communists put flouride in it!

They did, they did! Launch the B-52s boys!!!!!

cutlassgal · November 3rd, 2009, 07:55 AM

Here we go again!! From fuel efficient cars to flatulent cows, to communists.... I love it!!!

wolfman98 · November 3rd, 2009, 08:52 AM

Don't forget the 1/4 pounders leap , that was a big one

Destructor · November 3rd, 2009, 10:31 AM

Now I know where to leave my containers of waste oil.

November 1st, 2009, 05:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
jensenracing77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brazil indiana Posts: 1,022	fuel efficient parking only? what the heck is up with this! and who can enforce this. i would like someone to try and give me a ticket for parking in one of those spots. i will park in any one of these spots just to be an a$$. maybe not, i don't think i will go to any store that supports this crap. why should an environmental wacko get special privileges over the rest. i guess it is because they are mentally handicapped and bought into Al Gores lies. they have to park up front so nobody runs them over i guess. sorry, just had to vent. __________________ 70 Rallye 350 72 Cutlass 00 Silhouette 90 Toronado Trofeo

November 1st, 2009, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	That must be a joke. I know Europe had quite a few parking spaces for small vehicles. These were spaces for the tiny Mini Coopers, Smarts, etc. I probably wouldn't even be able to fit my wife's VW Beetle in one of these spaces. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

November 1st, 2009, 06:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 1,214	Best Buy is one of these companies that makes a point of doing things like this, just to attract and gain credibility among the PC and green crowd. As long as these spaces are way out at the far edge of the parking lot, they're fine by me. Since their car is fuel efficient, it shoudn't bother the owners to not drive the extra distance to the front of the lot, and then get their exercise walking 1/4 mile or so. I often park at lot fringes anyway, for that very reason. It doesn't hurt me to walk, plus it keeps trifling-asses from parking next to you and dinging yer paint. Handicapped spaces right at the front are great. I can even see the "expectant mommy" spaces in the last trimester (though I know couples who will demand them and get pissy over them two days after they find out they're pregnant- these are the same people who, as far as they're concerned, are having the only baby ever conceived). Other than that, it doesn't hurt anyone to walk a bit. I guess it's no worse than my "Oldsmobile Parking Only" sign. __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com

November 1st, 2009, 06:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nilsson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 336	Would they know any different if I were to park my 9mpg 442 in that spot? __________________ ___________________________________________ http://motorhead43026.tripod.com/two...vorite_things/ 68 442, original engine and 4-speed transmission (Nasty) 69 Cougar 33,000 original miles (Nice) 2003 Honda Accord boring,anemic,dependable (Ho Hum) "No matter how fast I go, I still can't pass that gas station." "If you are an engineer by trade all things are not black or white, live a little and step into the gray area"

November 1st, 2009, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 372	You could always park there and if challenged, just say "Oh yeah, my big block V8 with 300+ HP was made to be as fuel efficient as possible by the manufacturer and does very well on gas mileage for a car of its age". What could they say to that statement in reply to their nebulous sign? __________________ Dan W. -------------------------------------- 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday J2 Rocket/Super 88 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L 2002 Ford F250 Turbo 7.3L Diesel Pusher

November 1st, 2009, 06:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
63 F85 Cutlass Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colchester,CT Posts: 74	There is no way they can inforce this, there isn't any special permit or tags for a "fuel efficient car" as far as I know. I hope to find one of these spaces, and I'll park in it. I may even tune the carb rich just out of spite

November 1st, 2009, 08:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
wolfman98 Captain of my ship Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmot , Nova Scotia , Canada Posts: 1,293	Plain and simple , it is not enforcable since they do not have what MPG the car should get. It's just a publicity stunt trying to look good for the green crowd. __________________ Now to keep her clean!! 52 Chev Styleline Deluxe (sold Nov.9th) 69 nighty-eight convertible 90 astro all wheel LT 01 TL80 New Holland 07 Colorado LT

November 1st, 2009, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
68conv455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 259	Park in it. If anyone challenges you, any of these responses will work: 1. What do you mean? My car has a fuel efficiency. 2. I've recycled it to save the planet. 3. Should I buy my (TV, Dishwasher, Range, or Washing machine) somewhere else. 4. Screw off.

November 1st, 2009, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,720	We have fuel efficient vehicle parking at every store near me, they just put in a new six stall garage deal out in the parking lot for them at the grocery store. 888909479_1059f1b316.jpg

November 2nd, 2009, 09:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
cutlassgal Cutlass Lover Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 791	Yeah what you said!! __________________ -x-"If your friends could see you now!"-x-

November 2nd, 2009, 09:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
72 cutlass455 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moreno Vally CA Posts: 142	Those Amish vehicle's produce Methane a greenhouse gas as the solid exhaust of their ponies breaks down. My car is fuel efficient it does not waiste a drop of fuel.

November 2nd, 2009, 12:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
Coltonis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 99	Chicken-little-scientists had estimated roughly 300 million tonnes of CO2 are released into the atmosphere by automobiles in a year... However, nearly 500 million tonnes of Methane (considered to be worse than CO2) are released into the atmosphere every year... by COWS! I would say as long as your not "driving" your cattle to BestBuy, your safe to park in any one of those spots. __________________ -Coltonis "Arizona: its not hell ...but you can see it from here." My Project Thread

November 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
OLD SKL 69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 306	The only problem with the buggy parking is you gotta watch out for those land mines! __________________ Darrell 1971 Cutlass Supreme

November 2nd, 2009, 07:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
cutlassgal Cutlass Lover Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 791	__________________ -x-"If your friends could see you now!"-x-

November 3rd, 2009, 05:53 AM	#24 (permalink)
wolfman98 Captain of my ship Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmot , Nova Scotia , Canada Posts: 1,293	True When it comes to global warming livestock worldwide (cows, pigs, chickens, goats, lamas, etc.) are responsable for at least 6x as much as cars and trucks. Then you also have to factor in all the rainforests being cut down to make room for more cattle so we can eat our 1/4 pounders __________________ Now to keep her clean!! 52 Chev Styleline Deluxe (sold Nov.9th) 69 nighty-eight convertible 90 astro all wheel LT 01 TL80 New Holland 07 Colorado LT

November 3rd, 2009, 07:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
cutlassgal Cutlass Lover Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 791	Here we go again!! From fuel efficient cars to flatulent cows, to communists.... I love it!!! __________________ -x-"If your friends could see you now!"-x-

November 3rd, 2009, 08:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
wolfman98 Captain of my ship Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmot , Nova Scotia , Canada Posts: 1,293	Don't forget the 1/4 pounders leap , that was a big one __________________ Now to keep her clean!! 52 Chev Styleline Deluxe (sold Nov.9th) 69 nighty-eight convertible 90 astro all wheel LT 01 TL80 New Holland 07 Colorado LT

November 3rd, 2009, 10:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
Destructor Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Braintree, Mass Posts: 28	Now I know where to leave my containers of waste oil.

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