Do you back your car in to park or pull in forward?

NorCalAthlete · 03-05-2020, 11:11 PM

Wondering how many of you back it in vs pulling in forward.

There will always be times like unloading golf clubs or something where you'll have to pull in forward to access the trunk, but aside from that...majority of the time...do you pull in forward or back in?

Dlpfcb · 03-05-2020, 11:16 PM

Back in so I reduce the risk of breaking another lip. Haha

E93Beast · 03-05-2020, 11:47 PM

In the garage ? Or public parking ?

Turkish Pickle · 03-06-2020, 12:36 AM

I... I can't comfortably pull forward in any car that basically isn't a Smart car
It really makes me nervous so I just back in

NEfan508 · 03-06-2020, 12:49 AM

I do both

It's a small car, I like it parked in the middle of the stall so it gives a little room if another car needs to make a 3 point turn near my spot and enough room the other end isn't close to the wall

With my trucks I 99% back it in with the hitch almost touching the wall

cmyx6go · 03-06-2020, 05:57 AM

Back in, always.

Mason Hatcher · 03-06-2020, 06:03 AM

Backing in is safer, because it is safer to pull forward into traffic that to back into it. I always back in

CTinline-six · 03-06-2020, 07:01 AM

I picked "I can't drive" because for me it depends on the parking lot. Many of the lots I park in seem to have really strange parking setups, so if it's easier for me to exit the lot by backing in vs. pulling into a space I will (diagonal spaces, one way lanes, etc). Also depends on how many cars are behind me. I'm not going to be that asshole that makes a whole line of cars wait so I can back into a spot.

VisualEcho · 03-06-2020, 07:03 AM

I back it in most times, it just seems like I know my surroundings better when I first pull in, so there is less question about what other cars are moving/coming.

JP10 · 03-06-2020, 07:08 AM

Always back my car in. Always pull my fiances car in forward.

EricVR4 · 03-06-2020, 07:14 AM

I always back in at home/work. The rest of the time is probably 50/50 depending on where I am and what's most convenient.

Poiseuille · 03-06-2020, 07:23 AM

always back in for reasons others have stated: to avoid chin spoiler worries and for better visibility upon exit.
at home always nose first so exhaust faces outward on cold start because noise and fume accumulation.

cmyx6go · 03-06-2020, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

I picked "I can't drive" because for me it depends on the parking lot. Many of the lots I park in seem to have really strange parking setups, so if it's easier for me to exit the lot by backing in vs. pulling into a space I will (diagonal spaces, one way lanes, etc). Also depends on how many cars are behind me. I'm not going to be that asshole that makes a whole line of cars wait so I can back into a spot.

If you backing in will hold up a line of cars, I can't drive was the correct response.

It's all in the approach.

CTinline-six · 03-06-2020, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

If you backing in will hold up a line of cars, I can't drive was the correct response.

It's all in the approach.

Shots fired!

cmyx6go · 03-06-2020, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Shots fired!

I'm sorry, I just had to. You opened the door, I just walked in.

kuradile · 03-06-2020, 07:42 AM

Always back in because it's easier to maneuver the car that way.

cooolone2 · 03-06-2020, 07:53 AM

Both, situation dependent...

zx10guy · 03-06-2020, 07:53 AM

I typically try to back in for the reasons mentioned about lower body work. Also, with my backup cam and tilt down mirror function on my 1 series, I can get close to the edge away from the next spot since I park in end spots 99.9% of the time.

In addition, to being easier to pull out when you're leaving as you have better visibility, those that have spent time overseas working in various capacities will know backing in is safer from a tactical egress stand point. If you've spent a lot of time either TDY or PCS, old habits die hard.

9M71 · 03-06-2020, 07:54 AM

50/50, so i can take equal turns staring at the a$$ then the front when walking away

archerz · 03-06-2020, 08:01 AM

back it up baby!

always back it in if I can. safer when you want to leave.

Joekerr · 03-06-2020, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

I picked "I can't drive" because for me it depends on the parking lot. Many of the lots I park in seem to have really strange parking setups, so if it's easier for me to exit the lot by backing in vs. pulling into a space I will (diagonal spaces, one way lanes, etc). Also depends on how many cars are behind me. I'm not going to be that asshole that makes a whole line of cars wait so I can back into a spot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

If you backing in will hold up a line of cars, I can't drive was the correct response.

It's all in the approach.

This was well done. Well done indeed.

FuriouslyFast · 03-06-2020, 08:34 AM

Normally back in with the Hellcat

View Poll Results: Back in or pull in forward when parking?
Back it in	42	66.67%
Always forward	13	20.63%
I can't drive	8	12.70%
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03-05-2020, 11:11 PM	#1
NorCalAthlete Lieutenant Colonel 3547 Rep 1,767 Posts Drives: '23 M4CX - Tanzanite / Tartufo Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Do you back your car in to park or pull in forward? Wondering how many of you back it in vs pulling in forward. There will always be times like unloading golf clubs or something where you'll have to pull in forward to access the trunk, but aside from that...majority of the time...do you pull in forward or back in?
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03-05-2020, 11:16 PM	#2
Dlpfcb Captain 491 Rep 646 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Idaho iTrader: (1)	Back in so I reduce the risk of breaking another lip. Haha
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03-05-2020, 11:47 PM	#3
E93Beast Banned 634 Rep 230 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Land of tha Heartless iTrader: (0)	In the garage ? Or public parking ?
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03-06-2020, 12:36 AM	#4
Turkish Pickle Banned 3053 Rep 381 Posts Drives: '21 330i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW 330i xDrive [10.00]	I... I can't comfortably pull forward in any car that basically isn't a Smart car It really makes me nervous so I just back in
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03-06-2020, 12:49 AM	#5
NEfan508 Lieutenant 2657 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I do both It's a small car, I like it parked in the middle of the stall so it gives a little room if another car needs to make a 3 point turn near my spot and enough room the other end isn't close to the wall With my trucks I 99% back it in with the hitch almost touching the wall
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03-06-2020, 05:57 AM	#6
cmyx6go Colonel 18586 Rep 2,129 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Back in, always. __________________ I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise
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03-06-2020, 06:03 AM	#7
Mason Hatcher Captain 1437 Rep 826 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: FW-TX iTrader: (0)	Backing in is safer, because it is safer to pull forward into traffic that to back into it. I always back in
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03-06-2020, 07:01 AM	#8
CTinline-six Hoonigan 6964 Rep 3,017 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	I picked "I can't drive" because for me it depends on the parking lot. Many of the lots I park in seem to have really strange parking setups, so if it's easier for me to exit the lot by backing in vs. pulling into a space I will (diagonal spaces, one way lanes, etc). Also depends on how many cars are behind me. I'm not going to be that asshole that makes a whole line of cars wait so I can back into a spot. __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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03-06-2020, 07:03 AM	#9
VisualEcho Banned 6726 Rep 4,140 Posts Drives: '18 M2 6MT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	I back it in most times, it just seems like I know my surroundings better when I first pull in, so there is less question about what other cars are moving/coming.
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03-06-2020, 07:08 AM	#10
JP10 Major 2439 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Always back my car in. Always pull my fiances car in forward.
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03-06-2020, 07:14 AM	#11
EricVR4 Captain 699 Rep 720 Posts Drives: 2025 X3 M50 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I always back in at home/work. The rest of the time is probably 50/50 depending on where I am and what's most convenient. __________________ 2025 X3 M50 - Current \| 2023 X3 M40i - Sold \| 2018 M3 Comp - Sold \| 2017 340i - Sold \| 2014 328i - Sold
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03-06-2020, 07:23 AM	#12
Poiseuille Brigadier General 5493 Rep 3,763 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 DCT Tanzanite/Amaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Princeton iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [10.00]	always back in for reasons others have stated: to avoid chin spoiler worries and for better visibility upon exit. at home always nose first so exhaust faces outward on cold start because noise and fume accumulation.
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03-06-2020, 07:42 AM	#16
kuradile Private 71 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 440i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Estonia iTrader: (0)	Always back in because it's easier to maneuver the car that way.
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03-06-2020, 07:53 AM	#17
cooolone2 Captain 733 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 26' X3M50 20' M240iX 01' 330XI Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NY, USA (now NC) iTrader: (0)	Both, situation dependent...
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03-06-2020, 07:53 AM	#18
zx10guy Brigadier General 6180 Rep 3,587 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I typically try to back in for the reasons mentioned about lower body work. Also, with my backup cam and tilt down mirror function on my 1 series, I can get close to the edge away from the next spot since I park in end spots 99.9% of the time. In addition, to being easier to pull out when you're leaving as you have better visibility, those that have spent time overseas working in various capacities will know backing in is safer from a tactical egress stand point. If you've spent a lot of time either TDY or PCS, old habits die hard.
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03-06-2020, 07:54 AM	#19
9M71 Major 1287 Rep 1,256 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	50/50, so i can take equal turns staring at the a$$ then the front when walking away
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03-06-2020, 08:01 AM	#20
archerz First Lieutenant 378 Rep 339 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: North East iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F31 335XD [0.00]	back it up baby! always back it in if I can. safer when you want to leave.
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03-06-2020, 08:34 AM	#22
FuriouslyFast Banned 876 Rep 407 Posts Drives: Miss Daisy Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata [0.00] 2018 Charger Hellcat [0.00]	Normally back in with the Hellcat
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