Please don't park on private property...

[JeffKeryk]

I heard the sound of machinery outside. So a gorgeous BMW is hooked up to a tow rig.
"What happened? Broke down?" "No, private property tow..." In a red zone or something.

Older condos around the corner. Bummer. Somebody is gonna be unhappy. And probably $500 worse off.
Beautiful car... Sheesh.

 

[02SE]

Was @slo town visiting?

 

[Fordiesel69]

They are also parked the wrong direction and in some jurisdictions this will equal a quick tow.

 

[Hall]

They are also parked the wrong direction and in some jurisdictions this will equal a quick tow.

If it's private property, technically there's no rules like that (unless posted).

 

[Dave Hess]

If they can afford a BMW….. they can afford to get it out of the impound yard.

 

[Kira]

Potential damage via a thoughtless tow would be on my mind.
Gotta love the snowy white tow truck. It's matched to the car.

 

[JeffKeryk]

They are also parked the wrong direction and in some jurisdictions this will equal a quick tow.

No, this is in front of our house. Driver stopped for whatever reason. He was there the better part of 10 minutes.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Potential damage via a thoughtless tow would be on my mind.
Gotta love the snowy white tow truck. It's matched to the car.

I would worry about that as well. And probably not a dang thing you can do about it.

Tow rig was gorgeous! 1st class tow!

 

[Kira]

Driver stopped for whatever reason.

Doing paperwork as he was safely away from the location of the offence...and the owner of the car who might be trouble.
Sitting, talking to his girlfriend to kill time.
BONUS: While sitting, the engine was running to keep the AC going and the diesel's exhaust was billowing into your home.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

I think it's edy

 

[JeffKeryk]

Doing paperwork as he was safely away from the location of the offence...and the owner of the car who might be trouble.
Sitting, talking to his girlfriend to kill time.
BONUS: While sitting, the engine was running to keep the AC going and the diesel's exhaust was billowing into your home.

I would be terrified to have his job. The rich people around here all mean business; that's how they got rich.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I think it's edy

@edyvw can stop in for a coffee anytime. He and @slo town can park in my driveway and drool over my Tesla.

 

[slo town]

Was @slo town visiting?

Los Gatos... 30 years ago I was friends with the father of the son who dated the Mayor's daughter. No way would I ever get towed in Los Gatos. Haha!

Scott

 

[slo town]

@edyvw can stop in for a coffee anytime. He and @slo town can park in my driveway and drool over my Tesla.

Heck, I'd like to see it. I've never even sat in a Tesla. One day I would like to drive one and experience their instantaneous torque. I'm certain I'll be amazed.

Scott

 

[JeffKeryk]

Heck, I'd like to see it. I've never even sat in a Tesla. One day I would like to drive one and experience their instantaneous torque. I'm certain I'll be amazed.

Scott

You know where I live; c'mon over. The water's fine. Ever been in a genuine 10 second car? You will never forget it.
Here's Joe SixPack, who sez he has never been to a track before. Some people are getting 10.6+ times.

 

[nomas]

Potential damage via a thoughtless tow would be on my mind.
Gotta love the snowy white tow truck. It's matched to the car.

Dollies under the front wheels . Looks like he's doing it right .

 

[slo town]

You know where I live; c'mon over. The water's fine. Ever been in a genuine 10 second car? You will never forget it.
Here's Joe SixPack, who sez he has never been to a track before. Some people are getting 10.6+ times.

I've heard about an interesting phenomenon about Teslas, especially the fastest ones. I've been told that some people experience a sensation that power falls off at higher speeds - when in reality the instant torque launch power of the car is so great it gives a person the illusion that high speed power is fading more than it really is.

Scott

 

[SC Maintenance]

No, this is in front of our house. Driver stopped for whatever reason. He was there the better part of 10 minutes.

So does the tow truck just tool around looking for a payday? 10 minutes is pretty quick.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I've heard about an interesting phenomenon about Teslas, especially the fastest ones. I've been told that some people experience a sensation that power falls off at higher speeds - when in reality the instant torque launch power of the car is so great it gives a person the illusion that high speed power is fading more than it really is.

Scott

The acceleration is similar to a roller coaster. I tell people to put their heads against the head rest and brace themselves. The day we brought the M3P home, Sue drove it to a safe area and I told her to punch it. I was not ready for the G forces. It hurt my neck. Seriously.

I want to say I do not drive this way in any unsafe area. Almost not at all. Not sure if I have hit 100 mph on places like 280 North above Page Mill. But it happens really quickly. I hear the car pulls to 130 like nothing.

 

[SC Maintenance]

You know where I live; c'mon over. The water's fine. Ever been in a genuine 10 second car? You will never forget it.
Here's Joe SixPack, who sez he has never been to a track before. Some people are getting 10.6+ times.

How many 1/4 mile runs full out on a charge?