Dang Thieves!!!

Amber Lamps · 06-09-2010, 09:15 AM

Yep, my car was broken into last night. At least it was the Bonneville and not the Mustang. They jacked up the door and broke the window to get in. They stole my new GPS, the car stereo, some money and that's about it. The deck was 5 years old and the GPS was a refurb I got for $200 so I'm not too upset except for the time and hassle involved with the ins. co. Oh well crap happens it just sucks because I usually had the GPS installed in the dash but it was freezing up so I moved it to on top of the dash...

Like an idiot, I store the GPS in the console but left the mount on the dash. I really didn't think they would break in such an old car so I got complacent. BTW GPS units are not covered under your auto policy and your homeowners will cover it but your deductible is probably $500+...crap! The funny thing is that I'll probably get a check for more than the car is worth when all is said and done.

jtemple · 06-09-2010, 09:21 AM

The thing that sucks the most about car break-ins is that the damage they cause to the car is usually higher than the value of what they stole. When I park my car outside of my garage, I leave nothing in it. Anyone that breaks into my car will get a first aid kit, jumper cables, a collapsible shovel and a cheap kid's car seat. That's it.

azoomm · 06-09-2010, 09:23 AM

Sucks. I hate thieves.

Amber Lamps · 06-09-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

The thing that sucks the most about car break-ins is that the damage they cause to the car is usually higher than the value of what they stole. When I park my car outside of my garage, I leave nothing in it. Anyone that breaks into my car will get a first aid kit, jumper cables, a collapsible shovel and a cheap kid's car seat. That's it.

Exactly right! Between the door, window and dash, I'm sure there's $1500+ in damage. They got about $30, a $200 GPS and a 5 year old deck that cost $300 new.... losers! On top of that, they didn't get the deck's wire harness or the GPS cord... Oh well, this is a work car and I can get the glass for $100 at the junk yard and replace it myself in about an hour. I'll order another GPS once I get the check, I'll use my old GPS/phone until then. Like I said, by the time I cobble the door back together, replace the window, buy a cheapo deck for $100 and another $200 GPS, I'll probably end up with $500+ in my pocket...

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Sucks. I hate thieves.

Me too...get a job losers!

Rider · 06-09-2010, 09:38 AM

Thieves are up there just under murderers and kid touchers. I hate thieves and wish death upon them.

marko138 · 06-09-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Thieves are up there just under murderers and kid touchers. I hate thieves and wish death upon them.

Me too.

Rangerscott · 06-09-2010, 09:54 AM

Should have had an ebay alarm installed.

z06boy · 06-09-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Thieves are up there just under murderers and kid touchers. I hate thieves and wish death upon them.

Shoot them all !!

Dave · 06-09-2010, 09:55 AM

I got lucky when they broke into my grand cherokee, they yanked the lock cylinder out of the door with a large screwdriver. Bent the metal back to shape and hooked the cylinder back up with some jb weld to hold it together. Still gotta finish it up with some filler and paint

goof2 · 06-09-2010, 10:05 AM

A buddy of mine left an old tape walkman on his passenger seat thinking it wasn't worth shit. Some clown still threw a rock through his window to take it. If it is worth $2 some people will still take it.

If you also use the GPS on your bike the Garmin Nuvi 500 is waterproof and has come down to your price range. If you don't care about waterproof they can be a lot less even with traffic, bluetooth, and more.

06-09-2010, 09:15 AM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Dang Thieves!!! Yep, my car was broken into last night. At least it was the Bonneville and not the Mustang. They jacked up the door and broke the window to get in. They stole my new GPS, the car stereo, some money and that's about it. The deck was 5 years old and the GPS was a refurb I got for $200 so I'm not too upset except for the time and hassle involved with the ins. co. Oh well crap happens it just sucks because I usually had the GPS installed in the dash but it was freezing up so I moved it to on top of the dash... Like an idiot, I store the GPS in the console but left the mount on the dash. I really didn't think they would break in such an old car so I got complacent. BTW GPS units are not covered under your auto policy and your homeowners will cover it but your deductible is probably $500+...crap! The funny thing is that I'll probably get a check for more than the car is worth when all is said and done.

06-09-2010, 09:21 AM	#2
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The thing that sucks the most about car break-ins is that the damage they cause to the car is usually higher than the value of what they stole. When I park my car outside of my garage, I leave nothing in it. Anyone that breaks into my car will get a first aid kit, jumper cables, a collapsible shovel and a cheap kid's car seat. That's it.

06-09-2010, 09:23 AM	#3
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Sucks. I hate thieves.

06-09-2010, 09:38 AM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Thieves are up there just under murderers and kid touchers. I hate thieves and wish death upon them.

06-09-2010, 09:54 AM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Should have had an ebay alarm installed.

06-09-2010, 09:55 AM	#9
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I got lucky when they broke into my grand cherokee, they yanked the lock cylinder out of the door with a large screwdriver. Bent the metal back to shape and hooked the cylinder back up with some jb weld to hold it together. Still gotta finish it up with some filler and paint

06-09-2010, 10:05 AM	#10
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	A buddy of mine left an old tape walkman on his passenger seat thinking it wasn't worth shit. Some clown still threw a rock through his window to take it. If it is worth $2 some people will still take it. If you also use the GPS on your bike the Garmin Nuvi 500 is waterproof and has come down to your price range. If you don't care about waterproof they can be a lot less even with traffic, bluetooth, and more.