ervin881

Will definitely get a dme report. Will be curious how the insurance co responds if it's been over revved but no obvious sign of damage right now. Or what about damaged syncros? Or feathered tires?

I'll send updated posts as this wraps up.

TMats

Glad they found it. Hoping for the best. 🤞🏼

sandwedge

Just me but I would probably flatbed the car to whoever will do the inspection with the mileage noted and witnessed when they pick it up.

ervin881

Great advice sandwedge. I didn't think of that, but going to do it.

secondshot

I had a Lexus SUV stolen once and it was recovered. They took some of my personal stuff, and the car had a lot of trash in it and some drug paraphernalia, but still in ok shape. I still have it and was very fortunate.

Now, my 997 lives in my garage along with most of yours. I installed a camera called Arlo (no affiliation) in my garage. It has a sound and motion detector and it immediately notifies me by email or push notification. It is very slick. I also have it on my front door, back door and in several other places. There is no fee for 7 day storage in the cloud.

Anyway, it is not a perfect solution but better than nothing, and i am going to fix my garage door release tomorrow because of this thread. Very appreciative of your willingness to help us all out.

I am hoping the good Karma works in your favor and nothing is wrong with your vehicle.

Best of luckl

usctrojanGT3

Really depends on the market...down here in Orange County, CA open houses definitely help to sell homes. That's how I've been able to double end almost 10 listings in the past 3 years.

mattyf

Was gonna mention same thing. Definitely market dependent. My neighbor had an open house this weekend and got 23 offers.

But this thread has shown I will definitely be taking my car keys with me if we ever sell. Should I take the good art down and hide the stereo, I'll worry about that one later.

Glad the op gets his car back. Hope it's all a-ok.

captainbaker

Congrats and, or, Im sorry.

Yea, pull an over rev report and do a full PPI If possible.

At the end of the day, glad they caught the scumbag.

Macster

Yep. Missed that. Frankly I'm surprised. The theft read like a professional job and generally the cars don't remain around in the area. Especially if the theft is near a major shipping port.

Hope the OP finds all that is wrong is the fuel tank is low of fuel and he can put this behind him.

extanker

if the adjuster doesn't fall for the old syncros/feathered tires/over rev/ims/ leather wrapped sun visors try the mona lisa in the trunk claim .......he could use a laugh

DC911S

Get the car thoroughly searched, chances are drugs could be in it still. Under the seat or caught in a crevice. I would get the police to get a drug dog to give a sniffer test. Could be weapons stashed in it too.

captainbaker

Thats a really good idea. I can see it now, "I swear officer, I have no idea how that meth ended up under my seat!"

The thief wasnt a pro. A pro would have let the car sit for a few days and see if a lojack alerted police. If no heat, then pick it up, strip it and move on to the next one.

speedracerf4i

Would this theft history show up in Carfax even if nothing was damaged? If yes, then I would take a ton of picture, video, and police report, to prove to the next potential buyer that the car came back without being in a wreck or gutted for parts.

Louis de Funes

interesting

I would have thought it would never turn up again

or only in parts

User 4221

Definitely take it to a 3rd party for inspection. If they find drug residue, this will save your bacon later if you get pulled over and popped for drugs. If this were to occur, you are facing Civil Asset Forfeiture and more.

I would even consider getting the dealer inspection notarized as it may be your get of jail free card sometime.