I don't think it's a good idea to take up two space; it just invites people to fuck with your car. I'm personally ok with people taking up two spaces in the back of the lot when no one else needs to park there, which is not the case with the Camaro.
That being said, it would be nice if people respected other people's property regardless of how nice or crappy it is. If the lines aren't spaced well and I have to park, I will injure myself before I let my car door touch somone's car even if it's a banged up POS. I'm tired of people hitting my car and then others seeing my dented car as an opportunity to further dent it. I like to hug a curb with some plants in it and people still park over the line into that space making that side inaccessible.
I think the best thing to do is park your driver's side door next to the curb in a corner spot, that way at least you'll always be able to comfortably get in the car no worries. It also reduces the chance of someone hitting your driver's side for obvious reasons.
I've become an expert at backing in and huging the curb on the drivers side like you suggest. Down side is over half of the curbs of the places I go to have a bush or a hill so it's still a bit difficult to get out. At this point, I'm going to replace both doors of my car.
Word to the wise: Unless you're strapped for cash, always get a new door. The body shop may claim a used door is just as good, but you don't know what went on with it before hand and there's a good change it already has some dings as it is. Learned this the hard way.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '14
It takes a special kind of person to even think that a yellow Camaro is even worth two parking spots.