My Max was stolen and stripped Monday morning... ****ed
03-08-2002, 11:24 AM
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My Max was stolen and stripped Monday morning... ****ed
I'm still p*ssed!!! 
I lost my baby Sun night or very early monday... Apparently, they jumped a security gate (Apt complex), disengaged the alarm, and hotwired the car.. They took it to a secluded place and stripped the interior to nothing but the steering wheel.. They took the leather seats, door panels, stereo, center console, sub & amp, intake.. They even took the external mirrors and the door rubber seals.... Didnt take the airbag controller, have no idea why they didnt.. They spray painted the windows black on the inside.. I reported the car stolen at 6am.
It was found at an apt complex across the street at 7am..Apt manager found it.. Adjuster looked at the car, he said he will claim the car totaled.. I'm going to miss my ride so much.. Man, I feel violated!!! Assh*les!!!
Mark
I lost my baby Sun night or very early monday... Apparently, they jumped a security gate (Apt complex), disengaged the alarm, and hotwired the car.. They took it to a secluded place and stripped the interior to nothing but the steering wheel.. They took the leather seats, door panels, stereo, center console, sub & amp, intake.. They even took the external mirrors and the door rubber seals.... Didnt take the airbag controller, have no idea why they didnt.. They spray painted the windows black on the inside.. I reported the car stolen at 6am.It was found at an apt complex across the street at 7am..Apt manager found it.. Adjuster looked at the car, he said he will claim the car totaled.. I'm going to miss my ride so much.. Man, I feel violated!!! Assh*les!!!
Mark
03-08-2002, 11:38 AM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
Yea Mark I am sure the deductable wont feel good but you'll be getting a new Maxima right ?
Yea Mark I am sure the deductable wont feel good but you'll be getting a new Maxima right ?
03-08-2002, 11:38 AM
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Hmmmm. Alot of shady people do this. They take stuff off the car so the insurance will total it. When it comes up for auction, they bid on it for super cheap. Since they already have the exact parts to repair it. They fix it up and then resale it for a huge profit. It's all legal(on paper anyway)
Have no idea why they would spray paint the windows. Probably to prevent anyone seeing in when they were stripping the enterior.
Have no idea why they would spray paint the windows. Probably to prevent anyone seeing in when they were stripping the enterior.
03-08-2002, 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
Hmmmm. Alot of shady people do this. They take stuff off the car so the insurance will total it. When it comes up for auction, they bid on it for super cheap. Since they already have the exact parts to repair it. They fix it up and then resale it for a huge profit. It's all legal(on paper anyway)
Have no idea why they would spray paint the windows. Probably to prevent anyone seeing in when they were stripping the enterior.
Hmmmm. Alot of shady people do this. They take stuff off the car so the insurance will total it. When it comes up for auction, they bid on it for super cheap. Since they already have the exact parts to repair it. They fix it up and then resale it for a huge profit. It's all legal(on paper anyway)
Have no idea why they would spray paint the windows. Probably to prevent anyone seeing in when they were stripping the enterior.
03-08-2002, 11:44 AM
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I live in Corpus Christi, Texas
I live in Corpus Christi, Texas..
It sounds like a parts shop operation.. From what I heard, they hit a lot of Mustang GT's a few weeks ago...
It sounds like a parts shop operation.. From what I heard, they hit a lot of Mustang GT's a few weeks ago...
Originally posted by PhatGuy
Mark where do you live?
Keep an eye on ebay (should be called efence)
EZ
Mark where do you live?
Keep an eye on ebay (should be called efence)
EZ
03-08-2002, 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by Mark96SE
Well, probably true... I'm working on taking off all my remaining mods right now.. I also noticed the gas cover was open.. They may have screwed with the engine.. Be careful guys..
Well, probably true... I'm working on taking off all my remaining mods right now.. I also noticed the gas cover was open.. They may have screwed with the engine.. Be careful guys..
03-08-2002, 11:50 AM
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damn man.. i feel your pain
It's too bad there's so many idiots out there these days..
If it makes u feel better...
Oh and if you need to sell your parts, send me an email, I can help
It's too bad there's so many idiots out there these days..If it makes u feel better...
Oh and if you need to sell your parts, send me an email, I can help
03-08-2002, 11:54 AM
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No windows were broken, the keyhole's were'nt tampered with.. They either used a slim jim and disabled the alarm immediately or maybe used the same radio frequency that the alarm has to disable it.. As far as looking modified, its lowered and all but on stock rims.. I think they were only after the interior or the car would be in Mexico about 3 hours away..
Originally posted by PhatGuy
What mods were left on the car? Your car was "Marked" (bad pun) 95% of the time it is someone you have meet, seen, know, associate etc.. Was one of the back windows broken which is the easist way to get by the alarm on a 4th gen?
What mods were left on the car? Your car was "Marked" (bad pun) 95% of the time it is someone you have meet, seen, know, associate etc.. Was one of the back windows broken which is the easist way to get by the alarm on a 4th gen?
03-08-2002, 11:55 AM
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If it's a salvage scam, they probably don't care about mods. Only that the car is clean. They probably saw he had leather so they knew that costs more to replace(easier to get the $$ up to the "total" amount)
Originally posted by PhatGuy
What mods were left on the car? Your car was "Marked" (bad pun) 95% of the time it is someone you have meet, seen, know, associate etc.. Was one of the back windows broken which is the easist way to get by the alarm on a 4th gen?
What mods were left on the car? Your car was "Marked" (bad pun) 95% of the time it is someone you have meet, seen, know, associate etc.. Was one of the back windows broken which is the easist way to get by the alarm on a 4th gen?
03-08-2002, 12:09 PM
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that eF-in sucks man.
They usually strip cars and take out them most expensive and easiest to take out parts. I would expect them to steal your air bags too, though it takes a little more time to get them off, those things are still like 600$ a piece. Maybe Jeff is right...
They usually strip cars and take out them most expensive and easiest to take out parts. I would expect them to steal your air bags too, though it takes a little more time to get them off, those things are still like 600$ a piece. Maybe Jeff is right...
03-08-2002, 01:54 PM
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Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
that eF-in sucks man.
They usually strip cars and take out them most expensive and easiest to take out parts. I would expect them to steal your air bags too, though it takes a little more time to get them off, those things are still like 600$ a piece. Maybe Jeff is right...
that eF-in sucks man.
They usually strip cars and take out them most expensive and easiest to take out parts. I would expect them to steal your air bags too, though it takes a little more time to get them off, those things are still like 600$ a piece. Maybe Jeff is right...
Anyway Wed. night she came up with tix for the Sixers, dang, 4th row from the court. Luckily they gave her a VIP parking pass so my car was inside. I have always parked on Pattison Ave. not just to avoid paying for parking, but it's so easy to leave after the games. I don't know about tonight because we bought the tix ourselves. Might be better to be safe than sorry. Never had a prob before but now I have 18's.......
Anyway fellas all these thefts that take place, they can hit anyone of us at any time so speak up if you see suspicious **** goin down!
03-08-2002, 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by Frank Fontaine
I wonder if nice rims lead to more thefts, because I think it's the #1 thing that gets attention. I hope my 18's aren't gettin looks. My G/F likes to go out alot, that means restaurants, Flyers games, Sixers games, clubs. She's a hottie and I'd do most anything for her, but at the same time I don't think her salary can keep up with her wants. Her g/f tell me she's thinking big time with the ring. I'm thinking omfg I'm ok but that's 2 month's salary net taxes.
Anyway Wed. night she came up with tix for the Sixers, dang, 4th row from the court. Luckily they gave her a VIP parking pass so my car was inside. I have always parked on Pattison Ave. not just to avoid paying for parking, but it's so easy to leave after the games. I don't know about tonight because we bought the tix ourselves. Might be better to be safe than sorry. Never had a prob before but now I have 18's.......
Anyway fellas all these thefts that take place, they can hit anyone of us at any time so speak up if you see suspicious **** goin down!
I wonder if nice rims lead to more thefts, because I think it's the #1 thing that gets attention. I hope my 18's aren't gettin looks. My G/F likes to go out alot, that means restaurants, Flyers games, Sixers games, clubs. She's a hottie and I'd do most anything for her, but at the same time I don't think her salary can keep up with her wants. Her g/f tell me she's thinking big time with the ring. I'm thinking omfg I'm ok but that's 2 month's salary net taxes.
Anyway Wed. night she came up with tix for the Sixers, dang, 4th row from the court. Luckily they gave her a VIP parking pass so my car was inside. I have always parked on Pattison Ave. not just to avoid paying for parking, but it's so easy to leave after the games. I don't know about tonight because we bought the tix ourselves. Might be better to be safe than sorry. Never had a prob before but now I have 18's.......
Anyway fellas all these thefts that take place, they can hit anyone of us at any time so speak up if you see suspicious **** goin down!
that sucks though, you spend your hard earned money on something nice for yourself, as some SOB steals it, it sucks, whats the point of buying something nice if there is a good chance its gonna get stolen? anyways, sorry about your car Mark96SE, hope everything works out for you.
03-08-2002, 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by Mark96SE
I had the factory alarm.. Next time, I'm getting aftermarket..
I had the factory alarm.. Next time, I'm getting aftermarket..
03-08-2002, 06:52 PM
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Originally posted by Mark96SE
I had the factory alarm.. Next time, I'm getting aftermarket..
I had the factory alarm.. Next time, I'm getting aftermarket..
They can brake into it but they cannot move the car.
03-08-2002, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by Finality
Have you considered buying the car back if the title is clean? Most companies charge about 22-25% of the car value. Buying the interior is pretty simple from almost any junk yard. It might take you some time to get a perfect match. But I suspect it can be done for about $1000 for the interior subs + amps are a different story though.
Have you considered buying the car back if the title is clean? Most companies charge about 22-25% of the car value. Buying the interior is pretty simple from almost any junk yard. It might take you some time to get a perfect match. But I suspect it can be done for about $1000 for the interior subs + amps are a different story though.
03-09-2002, 08:05 AM
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Originally posted by Max4U
I dont know about you guys but I take my ignition fuse with me at nights. They can brake into it but they cannot move the car.
I dont know about you guys but I take my ignition fuse with me at nights.
They can brake into it but they cannot move the car.
After that, I bought a 2000 Lincoln LS 5spd manual. The only way I could sleep at night was to install the Boomerang system. The LS comes with one of the best anti-theft systems, but anyone can tow it in the shortest of times. Boomerang just made me feel like I had another option. Luckily, no one ever tried to take that or my 2k2 Max. I've moved since I bought the Max and my condo building actually has a camera pointed directly at my car.
Alarms are pointless IMO. My brother has a major Clifford system on his 4-runner, but none of that will stop a guy with a trailer or a tow truck.
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03-09-2002, 08:54 AM
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In order to stop a tow truck you need to do wat I do. Park your parents camry behind your car in the driveway. So they need to steal the camry in order to get to my car which will take alot more time and more of a chance of them being seen or heard towing two cars.....
03-09-2002, 10:59 AM
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Now that you mention it, maybe it did get towed.. The steering column wasnt brokem or tampered with at all.. However, any good locksmith can make a key in pretty quick time.. If it was towed, they pulled it from the rear.. Maybe it was one of those easy riders or lifts, whatever they're called.. I guess added prevention would be to turn the front wheels at an angle everytime you park.. I was parked against a fence.. Only one way to tow it.. Who knows.. About buying it back, I'm worried about the engine may have been tampered with.. The fuel door was open..
Originally posted by MrBlank
In order to stop a tow truck you need to do wat I do. Park your parents camry behind your car in the driveway. So they need to steal the camry in order to get to my car which will take alot more time and more of a chance of them being seen or heard towing two cars.....
In order to stop a tow truck you need to do wat I do. Park your parents camry behind your car in the driveway. So they need to steal the camry in order to get to my car which will take alot more time and more of a chance of them being seen or heard towing two cars.....
03-09-2002, 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
What's a boomerang?
What's a boomerang?
Goto http://www.boomerangtracking.com/en/...logy/boom2.asp for some more information.
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03-09-2002, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by MrBlank
In order to stop a tow truck you need to do wat I do. Park your parents camry behind your car in the driveway. So they need to steal the camry in order to get to my car which will take alot more time and more of a chance of them being seen or heard towing two cars.....
In order to stop a tow truck you need to do wat I do. Park your parents camry behind your car in the driveway. So they need to steal the camry in order to get to my car which will take alot more time and more of a chance of them being seen or heard towing two cars.....
Really though, there's only so much you can do:
-park in as safe a location as possible;
-keep your vehicle insured for it's replacement value;
-put an alarm on it, if that puts your mind to rest - for me I needed something more;
Albert
03-09-2002, 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by akrus
Not too sure that my parents want to take a cab to and from my place so they can use their Camry. Actually, come to think about it, I'm not too sure that they would be too interested in selling the Bonneville so they could get a Camry that they could park behind my car. j/k
Really though, there's only so much you can do:
-park in as safe a location as possible;
-keep your vehicle insured for it's replacement value;
-put an alarm on it, if that puts your mind to rest - for me I needed something more;
Albert
Not too sure that my parents want to take a cab to and from my place so they can use their Camry. Actually, come to think about it, I'm not too sure that they would be too interested in selling the Bonneville so they could get a Camry that they could park behind my car. j/k
Really though, there's only so much you can do:
-park in as safe a location as possible;
-keep your vehicle insured for it's replacement value;
-put an alarm on it, if that puts your mind to rest - for me I needed something more;
Albert
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