What to explain to valets?

[whitex]

I think I will have to do that – unfortunately in New York City there are almost no self-parking garages (and only a small number of apartment buildings have parking lots with deeded individual parking spots). Almost all lots (and all the ones within walking distance from me) are ones where the space is so valuable that the valets have to constantly rearrange cars to maximize space usage and get cars out when they need to be. So even if I park the car initially it’ll be shuffled around by the valet between then and when I pick it up again.

The specific lot I’m referring to has the benefit of having only 2-3 valets as far as I can tell, so I could tip them well and get to know them. I guess I have to just do that, give them clear instructions and a sign with instructions, and hope for the best… and be appreciative of how my 4S won’t accelerate as quickly as that Plaid Model S!

and then of course there’s the issue of whichever destination parking lot I go to elsewhere in the city, so having the explanatory sign will be helpful for that.

But yes, deep down I know I need to get into a zen state and accept that one way or the other in NYC, whether by the hands of a valet or through the madness on the city streets, it’s only a matter of time before something dings up the car….

I've never been to NYC, but here is the impression I've been getting of NYC - people don't use cars there for inner-city commutes. NYC PR boast it's taxi and public transportation as rendering owning a car about as useful as owning a horse. Apparently the image NYC is trying to project is wrong. Good luck with your car. Hope you take some good out of town trips - it's an amazing road tripping car!

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[f1eng]

I've never been to NYC, but here is the impression I've been getting of NYC - people don't use cars there for inner-city commutes. NYC PR boast it's taxi and public transportation as rendering owning a car about as useful as owning a horse. Apparently the image NYC is trying to project is wrong. Good luck with your car. Hope you take some good out of town trips - it's an amazing road tripping car!

When I lived in central London I didn't bother with a car. The Underground is usually quicker. A taxi is OK if very bad weather or omething bulky to transport but usually slow because of congestion.

Parking was an inconvenience, both for me and sometimes everybody my parking obstructed.

Not having a car in London was the best motoring choice I ever made!

 

[whitex]

Wouldn't it be nice if Porsche had a valet mode on the Taycan that switched the cluster display over to a very simple layout with only drive mode (PRND), speed (limited with very neutered acceleration), and relevant large font instructions on the display?

Radio is turned off, lights automatically on, glove box, frunk and trunk locked...

It's software. Tell me they can't.

Traditional automakers are just not there yet. It takes years for them to incorporate new features and new technologies. They will get there eventually.

 

[djr]

Hi Doug,
I've looked in My Porsche app and am unable to find 'alarms'. ???

 

[DougFrisk]

Hi Doug,
I've looked in My Porsche app and am unable to find 'alarms'. ???

Process I follow. Tap the car or "Details"

Select "Functions"

Tap Alarms and then Valet

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