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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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When I am at work I like to go outside every so often to check up on the Z. So today I walk outside and I see a white Galant and I see the driver taking a picture of my car. The area that I work in is a very wealthy neighborhood with much better cars then mine. But I'm not sure if the guy liked my car and just wanted to take a pic or if he was taking a pic for some bad intentions. What do you guys think?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Dude welcome to the wonderful world of the Z!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Queens 350z
When I am at work I like to go outside every so often to check up on the Z. So today I walk outside and I see a white Galant and I see the driver taking a picture of my car. The area that I work in is a very wealthy neighborhood with much better cars then mine. But I'm not sure if the guy liked my car and just wanted to take a pic or if he was taking a pic for some bad intentions. What do you guys think?
You shouldn't be scared. You should be medicated.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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he is just plannin his heist and wanted to get good pictures of the tow point of the vehicle for the pick up. It is a common practice. In the next couple of days he will show back up with his tow truck and pick up the car and if any one questions him he will just say that he is taking it to the dealer for repairs. By the time you figure out what is going on your car is going to be in Mexico stripped into a million pieces and the wheels will be on this El Camino.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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it would be interesting to watch ebay for a listing matching your car (to scam others - would have no effect on you). Unless he was snapping the VIN, I wouldnt worry at all.

The absolute worst case is when a car (again, using the VIN) is stolen and then your info is used to register it. Again, minimal effect on you and Z's arent stolen that often. Also, not really a step back and get some shots kind of thing.

My bet is that someone is going to use it on ebay. Or maybe use it on cardomain as there own.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Take your camera to work so the next time you see him, you can go out and take pictures of him taking pictures of your car!

(Be sure to get his license plate.)
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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ahha dang just be careful, check on it alot.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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If he shows up again (very highly doubtful) you should get in your car and follow him and whenever he parks (office building, home, etc) you should just stroll by in your car taking pics. HA I wonder what he would think...
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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My bet is that someone is going to use it on ebay. Or maybe use it on cardomain as there own.
agree.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TK2005
You shouldn't be scared. You should be medicated.
Bauuauhhhahah!!
Brutal.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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I think you should wrestle him to the ground, take the camera away and smash it.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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^^
Shank him in the kidney while you're at it.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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My bet is that someone is going to use it on ebay. Or maybe use it on cardomain as there own.
I think someone is going to have new rims on an El Camino in Mexico
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by steela2110
Dude welcome to the wonderful world of the Z!
+1, I had people take pics of my car before, simply cause they like it. I remember as a kid I use to take pics of cars I see too.

I understand your concern but don't let it work you up too much.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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I would just take it as a compliment....
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
he is just plannin his heist and wanted to get good pictures of the tow point of the vehicle for the pick up. It is a common practice. In the next couple of days he will show back up with his tow truck and pick up the car and if any one questions him he will just say that he is taking it to the dealer for repairs. By the time you figure out what is going on your car is going to be in Mexico stripped into a million pieces and the wheels will be on this El Camino.

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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Thanks for the replys guys. It would be really funny to see an El Camino with some Black JDM Nismo wheels.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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ya you should be, who takes pictures of someone elses car

wierd...
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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I think you should call up Homeland Security ASAP!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismo350ZRT
I think you should call up Homeland Security ASAP!
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