03-14-2024, 08:17 AM | #1 |
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Had my car parked while having dinner with my girlfriend and when we came out, at first I thought my car was hit by another. Upon further inspection, the dents look like punch marks. The side vent was torn out as well. The parking garage had cameras but staff for the garage was not helpful at all. This occurred in Coral Gables, FL for those who know South Florida.
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Shit like this can happen anywhere, but I think it happens more in Florida, especially Miami, scum city.
That sucks for sure, not trying to rub salt in your wound, I was at a conference in Fort Lauderdale a few weeks ago. Not an area where I would want to raise a family. Miami is worse. I am sure it was some jealous fuck. You probably parked safely and far away and some envious person knew you cared about the car, or someone really wanted that side vent.
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I am originally from NY and moved to FL in 2003. Settled in West Kendall which is part of Miami because of all the new construction. Yes, Miami is bad but I think society in general is degrading. Too much hate. It's sad. I will have my car fixed but unfortunately, it will require replacing and painting the fender.
They also did the same to a Mercedes C300 that was parked near me. |
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Unfortunately there are a lot of people out there that , let’s be blunt, are scum.
Just because life didn’t go the way they wanted are jealous and take it out on others. No thought about others at all |
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Flori --- Derrrrr......
Nice place to visit, but you could not pay me to live there.
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It's a whole other world down there Mark. Especially for us Yanks, totally culture shock.
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I don’t even think it’s hate or jealousy. I think more and more people just don’t give a shit and will do whatever their thoughts suggest, just for the hell of it.
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OP sorry about your incident. But I agree it’s more about jealousy than hate. Or they hate that you have something nice because they are jealous. My friend had to replace a set of Michelins on his newish 911 because someone used a nail gun to shoot nails into the side walls. We’re not in a major metro area where this probably happens regularly. Someone thought they needed to stick it to the man.
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Curious to hear if you filed a police report on this ? They can certainly get camera footage from the asshole garage employees.
I certainly would. Especially since you know you were not the only one damaged.
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Good question and the answer is even more disturbing. The police wouldn't come out to file a report or even do some type of investigation or pretend to investigate. The management company of the parking garage is avoiding my calls. All the police offered is for for me to come to the station to file a report. That is useless. Not going through insurance. The car is at the BMW dealer's body shop and I will pay out of pocket. Cost is 1526.58 |
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As for the drama, thanks for your thoughts and everyone else that expressed the same. Yes, things like this suck but I don't match hate with hate. Not good for my health. We have nice things because we work hard for it. If others are jealous or hate because of any reason, they are pathetic people that victimize themselves. Self-victimization is a sure fire way of amounting to a big zero in life. |
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The price tag for the repair isn't too bad. It will be as good as new.
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This makes the above statement so much more comical and I am not surprised it’s coming from the likes of you. “Outside of Annapolis”…. |
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No consequences anymore. In NY Steal, rob, assault maybe even shoot and your let out with no bail. Major changes are needed
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Florida is mostly garbage... And I say that having home in Key West.
Miami, to me, is the epicenter of money never equaling class. I'm sorry some asshole did this to your car.
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