when i came out, mach was gone!!!! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

falconetti · 11-27-2004, 11:43 PM

went to a club wed night. only reason went was to drive my drunk friends, now i dont drink so i thought it was the least i could do. anyway i park across the street cause its late and noone wants drunks dinging up their car door. parked in a bank of america lot. So i go inside chill for a little gather up the drunks and go back outside and guess what, yup, some hillbilly was towing cars and guess which car was towed first, mine. sorry .... anyway i call before my car is even there and they tell me to bring 200.00 dollars and an i.d. to pick it up, **** 200.00 just cause i didnt want my friends driving drunk. now i dont know how hard of a job this stealing cars is, thats what i call it, but .... swung his handle into the rear fender and made an ugly scratch, down to the metal, in my car. i could kill him. try and do good and end up gettin it in the ***

DSG2003Mach1 · 11-27-2004, 11:47 PM

seems like it just doesnt pay to be nice sometimes. Sorry to hear about all that BS.

For future reference everyone should look it up in their area but here in FL if your vehicle is about to be towed they MUST, by law, leave the vehicle alone for a flat $50 fee (Pretty sure its $50, not 100% though).

hotwheels · 11-28-2004, 12:04 AM

****, that sucks........hotwheels of turborides

badjoey · 11-28-2004, 12:06 AM

you should ask your friends to pitch in

04VAMach1 · 11-28-2004, 12:14 AM

If your vehicle was damaged, they are liable for the cost of repairs. They are supposed to take reasonable care of your vehicle while it is in their possesion. Don't take no for an answer. Make them pay!

badjoey · 11-28-2004, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by 04VAMach1
If your vehicle was damaged, they are liable for the cost of repairs. They are supposed to take reasonable care of your vehicle while it is in their possesion. Don't take no for an answer. Make them pay!

but you'll have to prove they did it,,,they won't own up to it on their own

sspp · 11-28-2004, 01:20 AM

Revenge is a dish best served cold...

(Klingon proverb courtesy of Star Trek)

GaPonyFarm · 11-28-2004, 04:44 AM

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Originally posted by sspp
Revenge is a dish best served cold...

(Klingon proverb courtesy of Star Trek)

Not to be picky, but wouldn't that be the same

Revenge is a dish best served cold. - The earliest well-known example of this proverb in print is "La vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid" from the play Les Liaisons Dangereuses (1782) by Pierre Ambroise Francois Choderios de LaClos.

Not that I don't believe in Klingons..... who may be the ones running that wrecker service.

falcongtho3 · 11-28-2004, 09:39 AM

Klingon proverb...spoken by KHHHHHANNNNN!

The whole scenario sucks, "No good deed goes unpunished". One of Murphy's laws.

ZincDude · 11-28-2004, 10:02 AM

I say we go beat up the towing company.

DJ Hobbes · 11-28-2004, 10:35 AM

Man, that really sucks bad. You should go after the towing company. I highly doubt they towed the Mach correctly, and I doubt they even knew the right way (found in this thread.)

I sure hope it all works out.

HAEG · 11-28-2004, 10:56 AM

Maybe the X-wife is behind the tow away so quick deal?
Surprised you were not drowning in a beer as well.

mach1fiend · 11-28-2004, 12:05 PM

Well, that just sucks. I once was the designated driver and had a buddy puke all over the hood and I got a speeding ticket. I was just trying to get him home as fast as I could so he wouldn't hurl in my car, but the cop didn't see that as a valid excuse!!

sspp · 11-28-2004, 04:10 PM

Hmm......tow trucks are expensive to repair when damaged.

sspp · 11-28-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by GaPonyFarm
Not to be picky, but wouldn't that be the same

Revenge is a dish best served cold. - The earliest well-known example of this proverb in print is "La vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid" from the play Les Liaisons Dangereuses (1782) by Pierre Ambroise Francois Choderios de LaClos.

Not that I don't believe in Klingons..... who may be the ones running that wrecker service.

Didn't read or see that, but I did see Star Trek...

5Liter · 11-28-2004, 08:56 PM

But...oh, nevermind.

STG · 11-28-2004, 09:59 PM

If you didn't hang around with drunks, and didn't park on private, posted property ..... Did the Klingons have a proverb for that? No, but your mother probably did!

:LAUGH:

P.S.: "Rich, Corinthian Leather." Spoken by Ricardo Montalban (Khan).

1stang4me · 11-28-2004, 11:12 PM

Harsh, STG. Falconetti, what club was that at, so I dont make the same mistake?

STG · 11-28-2004, 11:42 PM

Harsh? Hey, how do you think I feel? I'm the guy that went to the trouble getting through to someone at Ford's coroprate HQ to get those offical towing instructions that I posted on this site. (As mentioned by DJ Hobbs, above.) The least falconetti could have done is print and tape them to the windows and bumpers of his Mach when parking illegally.

By the way, the problem is not which club to avoid, it's not reading the signs on private property. If falconetti had an account at Bank of America, and an ATM receipt with the appropriate date and time stamp... Heck if he just had an account and said the ATM didn't read his card.........

mongoose · 11-28-2004, 11:59 PM

I guess from your wife's point of view it's what comes around,goes around. It might be some sort of payback, if ya know what I mean? Good luck......

substanger · 11-29-2004, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by STG
If you didn't hang around with drunks, and didn't park on private, posted property ..... Did the Klingons have a proverb for that? No, but your mother probably did!

:LAUGH:

P.S.: "Rich, Corinthian Leather." Spoken by Ricardo Montalban (Khan).

Kinda what I was thinking! Of course, you outta be commended for watching out for a bunch of potential drunk drivers BUT I think I would have been more inclined to take one of their cars since THEY were the ones you were looking after.

I know, hindsight is 20/20. Go bail out your Mach and get over it.

STG · 11-29-2004, 12:23 AM

I'm sorry but I can't find too much empathy for somebody that gets his car towed after being parked illegally. I do empathize with falconetti regarding the trained monkey that towed his car, but he made the mistake of parking on private property. It was his fault, so suck it up. Had he parked legally, or didn't play chauffer for drunk friends (his words), there would have been no thread.

If youy've ever owned or managed commercial property, unauthorized parking is always a concern. During business hours, it reduces available parking for tenants and customers. After hours, it's a liability.

I don't want my Mach towed, so I read the signs posted at the curb or on private property. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS READ.

STG · 11-29-2004, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by substanger
Kinda what I was thinking! Of course, you outta be commended for watching out for a bunch of potential drunk drivers BUT I think I would have been more inclined to take one of their cars since THEY were the ones you were looking after. I know, hindsight is 20/20. Go bail out your Mach and get over it.

Brilliant. Take one of the drunk's cars. That way when its towed and ... up, the owner won't even know who to blame!:LAUGH: I love it!

40mach1 · 11-29-2004, 12:37 AM

- You made two mistakes:

1) NEVER, EVER pick up drunk friends in a Mach or any other car that you cherish

2) The mach does not belong parked in a parking lot

Sorry that happened just file a small claims action you should be able to recover the out of pocket expenses :THUMBSUP:

falconetti · 11-29-2004, 12:45 AM

i take responsibility for this, i know i cant park unlawfully, i didnt get rude with the people i was nice, i paid and left. now hd that been it there would be no thread, and there wasnt till i realized that the ... that towed my car couldnt wait to get it and run home to ..., thats the only complaint, ,,,dont take it out on my car. but he did i guess

11-27-2004, 11:43 PM	#1
falconetti Just say NO to imports Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 149	when i came out, mach was gone!!!! went to a club wed night. only reason went was to drive my drunk friends, now i dont drink so i thought it was the least i could do. anyway i park across the street cause its late and noone wants drunks dinging up their car door. parked in a bank of america lot. So i go inside chill for a little gather up the drunks and go back outside and guess what, yup, some hillbilly was towing cars and guess which car was towed first, mine. sorry .... anyway i call before my car is even there and they tell me to bring 200.00 dollars and an i.d. to pick it up, ** 200.00 just cause i didnt want my friends driving drunk. now i dont know how hard of a job this stealing cars is, thats what i call it, but .... swung his handle into the rear fender and made an ugly scratch, down to the metal, in my car. i could kill him. try and do good and end up gettin it in the *

11-27-2004, 11:47 PM	#2
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	seems like it just doesnt pay to be nice sometimes. Sorry to hear about all that BS. For future reference everyone should look it up in their area but here in FL if your vehicle is about to be towed they MUST, by law, leave the vehicle alone for a flat $50 fee (Pretty sure its $50, not 100% though). __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

11-28-2004, 01:20 AM	#7
sspp Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 387	Revenge is a dish best served cold... (Klingon proverb courtesy of Star Trek) __________________ I found Jesus. He's in my trunk. You can see him for five dollars.

11-28-2004, 09:39 AM	#9
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,274	Klingon proverb...spoken by KHHHHHANNNNN! The whole scenario sucks, "No good deed goes unpunished". One of Murphy's laws. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

11-28-2004, 10:56 AM	#12
HAEG Heppasketties Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mercer County, NJ Posts: 4,760	Maybe the X-wife is behind the tow away so quick deal? Surprised you were not drowning in a beer as well. __________________ M1R Member #1829 2011 Shelby GT-500 Grabber Blue W/SVT Performance Package Born on Friday, 6-25-2010 Purchased 8-19-2010 2003 Zinc Yellow Auto I/UP (Build #8280 of 9652) Born on Thursday, 7/17/03 Purchased 8-18-2003 first owner Sold 8-19-2010 bought GT500 Purchased again 3-3-2017 fifth owner Purchased for my wife to drive (but she knows I love the car)

11-28-2004, 12:04 AM	#3
hotwheels Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: twilight zone Posts: 84	****, that sucks........hotwheels of turborides

11-28-2004, 12:06 AM	#4
badjoey former mach1 owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bradford,pa Posts: 2,495	you should ask your friends to pitch in

11-28-2004, 12:14 AM	#5
04VAMach1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 2,617	If your vehicle was damaged, they are liable for the cost of repairs. They are supposed to take reasonable care of your vehicle while it is in their possesion. Don't take no for an answer. Make them pay!

11-28-2004, 10:02 AM	#10
ZincDude Slow Mach 1 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,288	I say we go beat up the towing company.

11-28-2004, 10:35 AM	#11
DJ Hobbes Je ne sais pas Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northeast, Ohio Posts: 76	Man, that really sucks bad. You should go after the towing company. I highly doubt they towed the Mach correctly, and I doubt they even knew the right way (found in this thread.) I sure hope it all works out.

11-28-2004, 12:05 PM	#13
mach1fiend Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana Posts: 377	Well, that just sucks. I once was the designated driver and had a buddy puke all over the hood and I got a speeding ticket. I was just trying to get him home as fast as I could so he wouldn't hurl in my car, but the cop didn't see that as a valid excuse!!

11-28-2004, 04:10 PM	#14
sspp Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 387	Hmm......tow trucks are expensive to repair when damaged. __________________ I found Jesus. He's in my trunk. You can see him for five dollars.

11-28-2004, 08:56 PM	#16
5Liter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 742	But...oh, nevermind.

11-28-2004, 09:59 PM	#17
STG Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Screw California, Hello Cody, WY! Posts: 1,921	If you didn't hang around with drunks, and didn't park on private, posted property ..... Did the Klingons have a proverb for that? No, but your mother probably did! :LAUGH: P.S.: "Rich, Corinthian Leather." Spoken by Ricardo Montalban (Khan).

11-28-2004, 11:12 PM	#18
1stang4me Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Abilene, TX (Visiting Iraq for a year) Posts: 257	Harsh, STG. Falconetti, what club was that at, so I dont make the same mistake?

11-28-2004, 11:42 PM	#19
STG Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Screw California, Hello Cody, WY! Posts: 1,921	Harsh? Hey, how do you think I feel? I'm the guy that went to the trouble getting through to someone at Ford's coroprate HQ to get those offical towing instructions that I posted on this site. (As mentioned by DJ Hobbs, above.) The least falconetti could have done is print and tape them to the windows and bumpers of his Mach when parking illegally. By the way, the problem is not which club to avoid, it's not reading the signs on private property. If falconetti had an account at Bank of America, and an ATM receipt with the appropriate date and time stamp... Heck if he just had an account and said the ATM didn't read his card.........

11-28-2004, 11:59 PM	#20
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lum,MI. Posts: 313	I guess from your wife's point of view it's what comes around,goes around. It might be some sort of payback, if ya know what I mean? Good luck......

11-29-2004, 12:23 AM	#22
STG Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Screw California, Hello Cody, WY! Posts: 1,921	I'm sorry but I can't find too much empathy for somebody that gets his car towed after being parked illegally. I do empathize with falconetti regarding the trained monkey that towed his car, but he made the mistake of parking on private property. It was his fault, so suck it up. Had he parked legally, or didn't play chauffer for drunk friends (his words), there would have been no thread. If youy've ever owned or managed commercial property, unauthorized parking is always a concern. During business hours, it reduces available parking for tenants and customers. After hours, it's a liability. I don't want my Mach towed, so I read the signs posted at the curb or on private property. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS READ.

11-29-2004, 12:37 AM	#24
40mach1 Where's Jenna Jamison??? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: THE OC, CALIFORNIA Posts: 2,591	- You made two mistakes: 1) NEVER, EVER pick up drunk friends in a Mach or any other car that you cherish 2) The mach does not belong parked in a parking lot Sorry that happened just file a small claims action you should be able to recover the out of pocket expenses :THUMBSUP:

11-29-2004, 12:45 AM	#25
falconetti Just say NO to imports Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 149	i take responsibility for this, i know i cant park unlawfully, i didnt get rude with the people i was nice, i paid and left. now hd that been it there would be no thread, and there wasnt till i realized that the ... that towed my car couldnt wait to get it and run home to ..., thats the only complaint, ,,,dont take it out on my car. but he did i guess

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