Parking problems

**mganzeveld** · 08-07-2012, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by NickTheGreat

You're welcome beside me!

G7 is nice because it seems like there's a lot of people who don't tailgate there. Cheerleaders, parents, etc. So many times, there'll be a car next to you, but nobody there. Of course the earlier you get there, the less true that is.

We finally went G7 this year. We always went the cross your fingers and hope the lot is still open route but this year we decided to be donors. We were pretty lucky to get spots in the past but the few times we spent driving around were rather frustrating. Driving from Cedar Rapids for the early games made it challenging at times. It was time to get real.

**NickTheGreat** · 08-07-2012, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by mganzeveld

We finally went G7 this year. We always went the cross your fingers and hope the lot is still open route but this year we decided to be donors. We were pretty lucky to get spots in the past but the few times we spent driving around were rather frustrating. Driving from Cedar Rapids for the early games made it challenging at times. It was time to get real.

Good deal. If you have season tickets and are in the Cyclone Club anyway, the parking pass is a no brainer. Cheaper, easier and better.

Though leaving sucks sometimes. But then again, fire the grill back up and hope the cooler isn't empty

**CykoAGR** · 08-07-2012, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

Can we ask what you had to donate to get b5? I hope I get that lot again, I am cardinal +.

Gold level.

**CykoAGR** · 08-07-2012, 02:16 PM

I am a bit suprised about some of the sour grapes . . .

If you didnt pay for something and you got upgraded in the past be thankful, the AD did you a favor by letting you in a lot that you didnt technically earn/deserve/pay for.

If you got moved from one cardinal level lot to another cardinal level lot chances are someone with more priority points or a higher donation level bumped you. Its not the AD's fault, its just how it is. If it were the other way around you would expect the same treatment.

I understand its not as easy as saying "donate more $$" because for some folks they are maxing out what they feel comfortable at and as I said before, I am thankful for each donor because every dollar helps support the University that I love. I think the AD is being more than fair with the way that they handle the parking pass arrangement and priority.

**mt85** · 08-07-2012, 02:24 PM

We are very spoiled at ISU when it comes to parking around the stadium. There are a lot of stadiums where people would have to pay a lot of money to get the proximity and convenience of lot G7.

**ripvdub** · 08-07-2012, 02:36 PM

At iowa you have to donate thousands to be near the stadium, at least through the university. Otherwise your parking like it's the east side and your going to the state fair.

**ajk4st8** · 08-07-2012, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by ripvdub

At iowa you have to donate thousands to be near the stadium, at least through the university. Otherwise your parking like it's the east side and your going to the state fair.

This is so true. We have one of the best setups ever. It is shocking how little we pay to see and experience a Big 12 gameday.

**CYTruck** · 08-08-2012, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by ripvdub

At iowa you have to donate thousands to be near the stadium, at least through the university. Otherwise your parking like it's the east side and your going to the state fair.

my neighbor parks in front of the Carver Basketball arena. He said he pays 2500 to be on the list for that parking spot. not to mention what he pays to get his game tickets... These guys have thousands invested just for the parking.. and they are no closer than us in C4 and surrounding area.

**06_CY** · 08-08-2012, 07:46 PM

I really like G7. We have always had plenty of room to tailgate, but we like to get there early and get set up.

**jburke** · 08-09-2012, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by CYTruck

my neighbor parks in front of the Carver Basketball arena. He said he pays 2500 to be on the list for that parking spot. not to mention what he pays to get his game tickets... These guys have thousands invested just for the parking.. and they are no closer than us in C4 and surrounding area.

Amen, we need to not complain and just expect with success demand will increase.....