random car in my drive way... - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

schmidlkofer · 06-30-2007, 04:02 PM

so i come home for lunch and well there is a ford expedition in my drive way....what should i do...get it towed or just write a note. im mad cause i live in a cultasac and there is plenty of room to park. and bam its my drive way of all places. i had to park in the grass. shoot it would be a different story if they would have at least pulled up. we can fit 2 cars in the drive way quite well... ahhh maybe ill just write a "nice note"

*techieman33* · 06-30-2007, 04:07 PM

Have it towed. Teach whoever it is a lesson.

BlackMounty · 06-30-2007, 04:18 PM

Maybe make sure it's not the car of your parent's landlord or someone else important like that.

Gator Jeff · 06-30-2007, 04:23 PM

If he's not legit, remove his valve stems!

Minivek · 06-30-2007, 04:36 PM

Park your truck behind it... should make for an interesting conversation when the dude comes back for his expedition

*Lt.Jim* · 06-30-2007, 06:05 PM

Remove the wheels and put it on blocks. When they want to leave sell them their wheels back for a cheap price but high installation fee.

catdaddy · 06-30-2007, 06:55 PM

place random odd parts, like spark plugs, a wrench, etc. near and around said vehicle giving the apperance that work was done or possibly undone.

Gator Jeff · 06-30-2007, 07:35 PM

Does it have the covers that go over the lugs on the wheels? If so, put a few pebbles inside each one. The rattling will drive him nuts.

**Turdle** · 06-30-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by catdaddy

place random odd parts, like spark plugs, a wrench, etc. near and around said vehicle giving the apperance that work was done or possibly undone.

along with an empty bag of sugar on the ground--

**JDraper** · 06-30-2007, 08:19 PM

Sounds like it's time for an automotive yard sale...

Mkrucejr · 06-30-2007, 08:51 PM

See, I'm a dick. I'd be calling the cops, and have it towed.

*cybergasm* · 06-30-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Minivek

Park your truck behind it... should make for an interesting conversation when the dude comes back for his expedition

Or you could park behind it and the dude comes back for it and asks you to move just tell him " oh darn where did i leave the keys at??"

*toypaseo* · 06-30-2007, 09:28 PM

Let it be.

Also, place nails sharp end up at an angle to they will insert themselves into the tread as soon as he backs up

Make sure some are close to the sidewall, so the tires will be unrepairable

**MountaineerGreen** · 06-30-2007, 09:42 PM

All those are good ideas, but some could fall into theft / destruction of property, especially the nails in the tires. The empty sugar sack by the truck is a good idea though- spare parts wouldn't hurt either. A little bit of mental anguish will be good for the owner.

*Hokie* · 06-30-2007, 09:47 PM

Assuming the house checked out OK? (ie: the perp wasn't in your house/on your property?)

I would give the guy a fair chance. If he lives near you I wouldn't damage his truck or have it towed for fear of him getting pissed and vandalising something.

**mrboyle** · 06-30-2007, 11:04 PM

I'd hook my tow strap up to it, lock my X in 4lo, drag it into the middle of the street and leave it there.

*Tbars4* · 06-30-2007, 11:13 PM

i say pull the driveshafts and if you have time the tranny....you never did say what year and from the response here you can have it parted out before he gets back, lmao....i myself would have called the cops, had them check the house and tow the rig off....i'm kinda that way about my personal property and i treat others property with respect...

shamaal · 06-30-2007, 11:52 PM

I would imagine a situation I would be in that would cause me to park in someone's driveway. Actually this happened to me once, in some places they have storm sewers that collect water. In Houston, Texas we call them streets. Having seriously misjudged the depth of the water (it only came up to their chests on the ducks) I was forced to seek the high ground when the engine started to sputter. The owner was somewhat angry that he was blocked in, but I had called the towtruck and under the circumstances there wasn't to much I could do except to impose on his goodwill. I trust that I would be as understanding if it happened to me.

Then call the police, which is what I expect someone else to do if I pulled into their driveway and abandoned the vehicle. Unless the vehicle is involved in hanky-panky, I don't believe the police would tow. It would become the property owner's problem, not to mention his cost.

Good Luck

*Hokie* · 06-30-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tbars4

i say pull the driveshafts and if you have time the tranny....you never did say what year and from the response here you can have it parted out before he gets back, lmao

That is called theft my friend

Gator Jeff · 07-01-2007, 01:40 AM

I think we're mostly joking when it comes to theft or severe vandalism. But after reading these, I fear for anyone who gets on the bad side of an EF member!

06-30-2007, 04:02 PM	#1
schmidlkofer Wannabe Elite Explorer thornton, colorado. 94 XLT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 912 Vehicle Specs	random car in my drive way... so i come home for lunch and well there is a ford expedition in my drive way....what should i do...get it towed or just write a note. im mad cause i live in a cultasac and there is plenty of room to park. and bam its my drive way of all places. i had to park in the grass. shoot it would be a different story if they would have at least pulled up. we can fit 2 cars in the drive way quite well... ahhh maybe ill just write a "nice note" __________________ green 1994 ford explorer with 36 inch irok super swampers on 17's

06-30-2007, 04:07 PM	#2
techieman33 Elite Explorer Topeka, KS 00 V8 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,010 Vehicle Specs	Have it towed. Teach whoever it is a lesson. __________________ This car would be less annoying to eco-mentalists if it's engine ran on sliced dolphin. -Jeremy Clarkson

06-30-2007, 04:23 PM	#4
Gator Jeff Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey, but stuck in Baltimore, MD right now. 2000 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,156 Vehicle Specs	If he's not legit, remove his valve stems! __________________ 2000 Sport -- BWM, 4 DR leaf springs, 100W aftermarket driving lights, 55W backup lights, Pioneer HU with iPod controls and remote housed in center armrest. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Home of the Fightin' 29 and Truck 297 -- The Tallest Aerial in Baltimore County A great cause -- Leary Firefighters Foundation

06-30-2007, 04:36 PM	#5
Minivek Wannabe Elite Explorer Quebec, Canada '03 Limited Ex silver Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 421 Vehicle Specs	Park your truck behind it... should make for an interesting conversation when the dude comes back for his expedition __________________ Lifted and sold 94 sport. New baby 2003 4.6 Silver Limited Explorer!!

06-30-2007, 06:05 PM	#6
Lt.Jim Elite Doglegs South Central Pennsylvania/NorthernMaryland 94 XLT Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,279 Vehicle Specs	Remove the wheels and put it on blocks. When they want to leave sell them their wheels back for a cheap price but high installation fee. __________________ "Stupidity does not discriminate! It affects everyone!" "You don't have to be crazy to work here but it helps" http://www.cardomain.com/ride/862362 http://www.myspace.com/sirronkcuhc

06-30-2007, 04:18 PM	#3
BlackMounty Wannabe Elite Explorer West Hills, CA '98 Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 75 Vehicle Specs	Maybe make sure it's not the car of your parent's landlord or someone else important like that.

06-30-2007, 06:55 PM	#7
catdaddy Wannabe Elite Explorer new orleans,la 92 xlt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 162 Vehicle Specs	place random odd parts, like spark plugs, a wrench, etc. near and around said vehicle giving the apperance that work was done or possibly undone.

06-30-2007, 07:35 PM	#8
Gator Jeff Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey, but stuck in Baltimore, MD right now. 2000 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,156 Vehicle Specs	Does it have the covers that go over the lugs on the wheels? If so, put a few pebbles inside each one. The rattling will drive him nuts. __________________ 2000 Sport -- BWM, 4 DR leaf springs, 100W aftermarket driving lights, 55W backup lights, Pioneer HU with iPod controls and remote housed in center armrest. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Home of the Fightin' 29 and Truck 297 -- The Tallest Aerial in Baltimore County A great cause -- Leary Firefighters Foundation

06-30-2007, 08:19 PM	#10
JDraper Stumblin' & Bumblin' McVeytown, PA '05 SCrew Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,127 Vehicle Specs	Sounds like it's time for an automotive yard sale... __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911 You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '05 F-150 Lariat SCrew, '08 Focus "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

06-30-2007, 08:51 PM	#11
Mkrucejr Wannabe Elite Explorer South Jersey '96 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 147 Vehicle Specs	See, I'm a dick. I'd be calling the cops, and have it towed.

06-30-2007, 09:28 PM	#13
toypaseo Flunked daycare outside shovelling snow ................ 96 XLT ™ Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,293 Vehicle Specs	Let it be. Also, place nails sharp end up at an angle to they will insert themselves into the tread as soon as he backs up Make sure some are close to the sidewall, so the tires will be unrepairable

06-30-2007, 09:42 PM	#14
MountaineerGreen Stock - Lifted - Stock North East Arkansas 2001 5.0 MX4 Off Road Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,360 Vehicle Specs	All those are good ideas, but some could fall into theft / destruction of property, especially the nails in the tires. The empty sugar sack by the truck is a good idea though- spare parts wouldn't hurt either. A little bit of mental anguish will be good for the owner. __________________ -Evan Mugshot - Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors - 91 Explorer/Buggy

06-30-2007, 09:47 PM	#15
Hokie Hokius Maximus Houston, TX (Maybe CO... Soon? Please?) '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,632 Vehicle Specs	Assuming the house checked out OK? (ie: the perp wasn't in your house/on your property?) I would give the guy a fair chance. If he lives near you I wouldn't damage his truck or have it towed for fear of him getting pissed and vandalising something. __________________ Brett Formerly: Mechanical Engineering Grad Student at Colorado State University Now: Cummins, Inc. - High Horsepower Application Engineer My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport

06-30-2007, 11:13 PM	#17
Tbars4 The Squirrel n Project X anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14,263 Vehicle Specs	i say pull the driveshafts and if you have time the tranny....you never did say what year and from the response here you can have it parted out before he gets back, lmao....i myself would have called the cops, had them check the house and tow the rig off....i'm kinda that way about my personal property and i treat others property with respect... __________________ '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

06-30-2007, 11:52 PM	#18
shamaal Wannabe Elite Explorer Friensdwood, Texas 91 Mazda Navajo Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,307 Vehicle Specs	I would imagine a situation I would be in that would cause me to park in someone's driveway. Actually this happened to me once, in some places they have storm sewers that collect water. In Houston, Texas we call them streets. Having seriously misjudged the depth of the water (it only came up to their chests on the ducks) I was forced to seek the high ground when the engine started to sputter. The owner was somewhat angry that he was blocked in, but I had called the towtruck and under the circumstances there wasn't to much I could do except to impose on his goodwill. I trust that I would be as understanding if it happened to me. Then call the police, which is what I expect someone else to do if I pulled into their driveway and abandoned the vehicle. Unless the vehicle is involved in hanky-panky, I don't believe the police would tow. It would become the property owner's problem, not to mention his cost. Good Luck

07-01-2007, 01:40 AM	#20
Gator Jeff Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey, but stuck in Baltimore, MD right now. 2000 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,156 Vehicle Specs	I think we're mostly joking when it comes to theft or severe vandalism. But after reading these, I fear for anyone who gets on the bad side of an EF member! __________________ 2000 Sport -- BWM, 4 DR leaf springs, 100W aftermarket driving lights, 55W backup lights, Pioneer HU with iPod controls and remote housed in center armrest. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Home of the Fightin' 29 and Truck 297 -- The Tallest Aerial in Baltimore County A great cause -- Leary Firefighters Foundation