Failed car theft attempt
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Tjangi…sorry to hear that dude..a lot of punks out there. This is (in part) why I drive my woman crazy about “finding the right parking space” routine whenever we take a P-car out. The perfect spot being where I can see it from inside the building and with a lot of space around it…
p_carfan…..man o man…what a tear jerker! That pic looks right out of a FBI homicide file…..
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p_carfan…..man o man…what a tear jerker! That pic looks right out of a FBI homicide file…..
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So Porsche has the Drive Block System/immobilizer... Does this preclude needing a lojack? I mean, if they can't start it, jump it (due to the computer is shut down) then really all they can do is release the parking break and roll it onto a flat bed truck, drive it to a container, and part it out in Russia.
So is it worth $700-1000 for a Lojack system to prevent this beyond what the immobilizer does already? I figure that if someone REALLY wants it they will have the means and smarts to get it no matter what.
Anyone else have a lojack or heard of someone actually recovering their stolen car w/ Lojack installed?
So is it worth $700-1000 for a Lojack system to prevent this beyond what the immobilizer does already? I figure that if someone REALLY wants it they will have the means and smarts to get it no matter what.
Anyone else have a lojack or heard of someone actually recovering their stolen car w/ Lojack installed?
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I considered a Lojack on my car, but after a lot of research I found that the drive block system is simply awesome and Lojack (monthly fee and installation) is quite expensive. I decided to get good insurance instead. If most of the owners (including myself) can't figure out the drive block system (check the threads on this), that's a pretty good sign. Unless the thieves flatbed the car away, I believe there is no way to move the car.
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Just this morning I had a car follow me for six miles down the freeway when I was driving to the office. Makes me very UnNerved!!!
With this given theft attempt, one solution is to park next to the curb so they can't put it in neutral and push it with another car.
Just my .02 cents
With this given theft attempt, one solution is to park next to the curb so they can't put it in neutral and push it with another car.
Just my .02 cents
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Originally posted by Frank 993 C4S
I considered a Lojack on my car, but after a lot of research I found that the drive block system is simply awesome and Lojack (monthly fee and installation) is quite expensive.
I considered a Lojack on my car, but after a lot of research I found that the drive block system is simply awesome and Lojack (monthly fee and installation) is quite expensive.
I decided to get good insurance instead.
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I just hope that if my car ever gets stolen, that I don't get it back. I have great insurance, so I would be fine. I had my new Golf stolen about 15 years ago, and unfortunately, the cops found it, minus a bunch of stuff. It was hotrodded pretty bad. My insurance (another company) wouldn't pay for the damage to the engine, only the stolen parts. I had to pick up the car, buy the parts, and reassemble the darn thing. The engine blew up in about 3k. Needless to say, I changed companies.
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Originally posted by JasonAndreas
There is no monthly fee for LoJack.
There is no monthly fee for LoJack.
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Yeah, that's my thought too. There aren't any stickers advertising that a car has lojack (because then the theif can look for it), so there is really NO deterrance in anyway. Lojack won't save what happened Tjangi in this thread. So chances are your car will get thrashed anyway trying to get it onto the flatbed.
There's no monthly fee- just $1000 or so for the unit, warranty on the unit, and a guarantee if they don't get your car (or parts!) back w/in 30 days. I'm also leaning towards the 'rely on insurance' and hope for the best. Or get a fancy alarm that pages you immediately if someone messes with your car. A nice shock sensor and loud siren w/ a cellular pager seems robust!![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I hate this part of the car though... like golumn... who covetesss thees rinnnggg.
There's no monthly fee- just $1000 or so for the unit, warranty on the unit, and a guarantee if they don't get your car (or parts!) back w/in 30 days. I'm also leaning towards the 'rely on insurance' and hope for the best. Or get a fancy alarm that pages you immediately if someone messes with your car. A nice shock sensor and loud siren w/ a cellular pager seems robust!
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I hate this part of the car though... like golumn... who covetesss thees rinnnggg.