Theft prevention
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Modern Porsche 911s don't attract thieves. They're hard to steal and there isn't nearly as much demand for parts as there is for something like a Honda Civic. It's a low reward proposition compared to the econoboxes. If you look on the Internet for the most common stolen cars in the United States, you'd be hard-pressed to find an expensive car on the list. Thanks to chipped keys, people don't really steal cars to go joyriding in the 21st century unless the owner left the keys in the car.
When traveling, choose your parking well and you've got almost nothing to worry about when it comes to theft -- the car will be there when you get back. Vandalism? Well, that's far more likely than the car being stolen. Depending upon where you live in the country, do not leave anything visible in the interior of the car. In places like San Francisco, thieves will smash windows just to see what's under that sweatshirt you threw in the back seat. When in doubt, unload the contents of your car and bring your stuff into your hotel room, etc.
At home, lock your car. Don't leave your keys in the car. Don't keep your keys with the car in your garage.
When traveling, choose your parking well and you've got almost nothing to worry about when it comes to theft -- the car will be there when you get back. Vandalism? Well, that's far more likely than the car being stolen. Depending upon where you live in the country, do not leave anything visible in the interior of the car. In places like San Francisco, thieves will smash windows just to see what's under that sweatshirt you threw in the back seat. When in doubt, unload the contents of your car and bring your stuff into your hotel room, etc.
At home, lock your car. Don't leave your keys in the car. Don't keep your keys with the car in your garage.
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Modern Porsche 911s don't attract thieves. They're hard to steal and there isn't nearly as much demand for parts as there is for something like a Honda Civic. It's a low reward proposition compared to the econoboxes. If you look on the Internet for the most common stolen cars in the United States, you'd be hard-pressed to find an expensive car on the list. Thanks to chipped keys, people don't really steal cars to go joyriding in the 21st century unless the owner left the keys in the car.
When traveling, choose your parking well and you've got almost nothing to worry about when it comes to theft -- the car will be there when you get back. Vandalism? Well, that's far more likely than the car being stolen. Depending upon where you live in the country, do not leave anything visible in the interior of the car. In places like San Francisco, thieves will smash windows just to see what's under that sweatshirt you threw in the back seat. When in doubt, unload the contents of your car and bring your stuff into your hotel room, etc.
At home, lock your car. Don't leave your keys in the car. Don't keep your keys with the car in your garage.
When traveling, choose your parking well and you've got almost nothing to worry about when it comes to theft -- the car will be there when you get back. Vandalism? Well, that's far more likely than the car being stolen. Depending upon where you live in the country, do not leave anything visible in the interior of the car. In places like San Francisco, thieves will smash windows just to see what's under that sweatshirt you threw in the back seat. When in doubt, unload the contents of your car and bring your stuff into your hotel room, etc.
At home, lock your car. Don't leave your keys in the car. Don't keep your keys with the car in your garage.
Last edited by Daniel L; Apr 15, 2021 at 09:53 PM.
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I used to unscrew the shifter **** on my 86' Carrera Cab if I was in a bad area..for a time I had it in San Francisco and Oakland back in mid-90s so that worked well as it never got stolen. Not sure if current manual shift ***** are easy to unscrew..I'm wondering if having a hidden ignition cut-off switch would be an option or if that would mess with the electronics/software every time.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...h-stick-shift/
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Big car theft ring hitting NYC outer boroughs now - Queens, etc. Stealing high end cars from driveways, parked outside houses, etc. Really no way to stop it in a place like NY - even if police catch people, they won't be prosecuted.
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Modern Porsche 911s don't attract thieves. They're hard to steal and there isn't nearly as much demand for parts as there is for something like a Honda Civic. It's a low reward proposition compared to the econoboxes. If you look on the Internet for the most common stolen cars in the United States, you'd be hard-pressed to find an expensive car on the list. Thanks to chipped keys, people don't really steal cars to go joyriding in the 21st century unless the owner left the keys in the car.
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Not much you can do. GPS with alerts is your best bet. Mine stays in the garage and locked. I live in average home/neighborhood. I keep my house well lit and have cameras around the property. Make your car/property more risky than the guy next to you and you will significantly reduce your chances.. but if they want it badly enough there is nothing you can do.
A big thing to do is to lock the car with the lock on the door and not the FOB. The high-end guys steal the code when you use the remote then program a key on site and take off. (Not sure if this works on Porsche's).
A big thing to do is to lock the car with the lock on the door and not the FOB. The high-end guys steal the code when you use the remote then program a key on site and take off. (Not sure if this works on Porsche's).
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From: Pair of Dice
I live in a state with a reputation for car theft, sad but it is what it is.
I'm curious if 992 owners have made after market purchase for theft prevention and if so what?
This is similar to the thread regarding road trips but also a little different. Thanks.
No response is good too as maybe I'm overthinking it!
I'm curious if 992 owners have made after market purchase for theft prevention and if so what?
This is similar to the thread regarding road trips but also a little different. Thanks.
No response is good too as maybe I'm overthinking it!
Racer
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Can you explain? Why would you want your car stolen? Are you saying you can get some cash payout from insurance for MSRP or aka make a profit from a theft car?
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Because the scumbags will likely beat the sh*t out of it and trash it in all sorts of unsavory ways. 'Sullied' in other words - I wouldn't want 'damaged goods' back, no matter how much insurance pays to repair. .
Last edited by jlegelis; Sep 5, 2023 at 11:22 PM.
