[chatoyer]

Here's the thing. I was never in the market for a 435. I was patiently waiting for a 335. But, I love what I bought.

Except getting in and out: the size of the doors means I'm constantly looking for that parking space that is slightly wider to accommodate my massive doors.

Anyway, just needed to vent.

I need to do more core exercises, I guess.

[jaysal555]

I'm constantly looking for parking spots with the most room as well. I'm 6'1" and sometimes I feel I just fall into the car. I still need to lower it too...

[Billfitz]

I avoid parking next to cars at all costs. If they're close enough for my door to hit them they're close enough for their doors to hit me. If that means walking a bit more from the parking space to the destination I consider it well needed exercise.

[Fuller]

F32/36 are lower, but I figure that lower center of gravity contributes to how it feels on a windy back road. When I think of it that way, the difficult entry and exit seem like a small price to pay.

Having the gc, I don't have to worry about the long doors, but I still park as far from other cars as possible.

[COKen]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I avoid parking next to cars at all costs. If they're close enough for my door to hit them they're close enough for their doors to hit me. If that means walking a bit more from the parking space to the destination I consider it well needed exercise.

+1

Its a good reason to get some exercise.

[SoCal_NSX]

When I park my car I'm not worried about my doors, it's the car on my right and left doors I'm worried about.

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I avoid parking next to cars at all costs. If they're close enough for my door to hit them they're close enough for their doors to hit me. If that means walking a bit more from the parking space to the destination I consider it well needed exercise.

i try park out in left field as well but invariably someone with a big ass jalopy, that you know doesn't give a crap about crap, gravitates to my car ends up parking next to me. then i have to do the once over and look down the sides for door dings prior to leaving.

[azuritschwarz]

I think we can all agree that the bigger doors require a little more space in parking stalls, but I think it is totally worth it. I'd rather park away from anyone to begin with, you really just can't trust your Average Joe

I think the long doors make the car that much more proportionate & clean cut looking. If you look at a similar year Mercedes C Class Coupe, one of the first things you'll notice is how the doors are shorter. It really depletes the side profile IMO

[leejak]

Have you tried setting up comfort entry windows, and comfort entry seats?.....seats automatically slide back when you open doors, and If you double click remote key, windows drop down half way for easy entry...