Stolen Z's
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Just to add.... if someone were going to steal a Z, I would think it will be a professional. Someone that was going to take the car to a chop shop, or ship it overseas or something. The kind of thieves that steal and strip are a totally different breed. I would not think they would go after something as high profile as the Z, since they stick out like a sore thumb. They usually go for more common cars that blend in easily. Thats why your most commonly stolen cars are cars that you see everyday. The type of thief that would steal a Z would not take it to an abandoned lot and strip it. That is just my opinion though (obviuosly).
Usually someone would steal the Z to take it for a joy ride, then leave it off somewhere.
As for Hondas and Toyotas, parts are easier to sell because they are in high demand... so those cars get stolen because of popularity.
As for Hondas and Toyotas, parts are easier to sell because they are in high demand... so those cars get stolen because of popularity.
I think Geico and progressive both told me that Lojack would knock 20% off of the comprehensive portion of my policy. For my policy the comprehensive is only 10% of the total price, and so it only works out to a 2% savings. I was thinking the comprehensive was the expensive one, but that is collision, I might actually notice the difference there.
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You guys need to do your homework regarding satellite systems.
Not only are they very expensive, easy to find and disable (no backup battery, for instance) and easy to hide from. Strictly line of sight - read the fine print. Plus monthly fees OR only 50 free "tracks" a year.
The LoJack is radio signal based, used by Police wherever it is sold and has a 24 hour money back guarantee. Most recoveries are within 2 hours and NO damage NO MATTER when it's discovered stolen.
17 years in business and over 50,000 recoveries speaks for itself.
Not only are they very expensive, easy to find and disable (no backup battery, for instance) and easy to hide from. Strictly line of sight - read the fine print. Plus monthly fees OR only 50 free "tracks" a year.
The LoJack is radio signal based, used by Police wherever it is sold and has a 24 hour money back guarantee. Most recoveries are within 2 hours and NO damage NO MATTER when it's discovered stolen.
17 years in business and over 50,000 recoveries speaks for itself.
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Several years ago, A friend who lives in New York City had his Grand Cherokee stolen from his basement garage. He was away on business at the time. When he returned, he called LoJack to report the theft, Thet activared the transponder and found the car on a boat almost to central america. There was nothing that they could do. The car was still riding around with the transponder sending a signal from Cali, Columbia!! Needless to say he was pissed.. LoJack gave him his money back..
Another friend who had a 240Z set up for off road rallying put it on a boat (in Miami) in a container for a trip to Venuzela. The boat made no stops.. When the boat arrived.. The car and container were missing.. Car was never found.. We all thought maybe it fell overboard but he thinks they met with another boat at sea and off loaded the car, then dumped the container.. This was back in 1976.. Car was never seen again..
I'm in the alarm business here for the past 25 years.. All I can say is if someone wants your car, they are going to get it alarm or no alarm...
Steve (k2we) Dobbs Ferry, NY
Another friend who had a 240Z set up for off road rallying put it on a boat (in Miami) in a container for a trip to Venuzela. The boat made no stops.. When the boat arrived.. The car and container were missing.. Car was never found.. We all thought maybe it fell overboard but he thinks they met with another boat at sea and off loaded the car, then dumped the container.. This was back in 1976.. Car was never seen again..
I'm in the alarm business here for the past 25 years.. All I can say is if someone wants your car, they are going to get it alarm or no alarm...
Steve (k2we) Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Originally posted by devaraj
Forget LoJack - - Just buy a Club for $50 !!!! It will do as much good.
Forget LoJack - - Just buy a Club for $50 !!!! It will do as much good.
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Originally posted by venom42
LoJack is the most effective way to protect your car from theft. Nothing is 100%, but LoJack is far better than anything else out there right now.
LoJack is the most effective way to protect your car from theft. Nothing is 100%, but LoJack is far better than anything else out there right now.
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LoJack and other systems...
The club? LoJack has photos on file of clubs lying on the ground where theives sawed through the steering wheel and tossed it out the window, leaving it where the car WAS.
The ONLY way to protect your car is to recover it. FBI states 80% of car thieves are professionals (getting by any alarm or just towing the vehicle).
LoJack has a 90% recovery rate TYPICALLY in 2 hours with no damage!
LoJack also has recoved DOZENS of cars at a time because ONE had LoJack and ALL of them were on a boat ready to leave the dock (or in shipping containers). I prefer those odds, thank you.
A recovery in Columbia shows how effective the system is.
The ONLY way to protect your car is to recover it. FBI states 80% of car thieves are professionals (getting by any alarm or just towing the vehicle).
LoJack has a 90% recovery rate TYPICALLY in 2 hours with no damage!
LoJack also has recoved DOZENS of cars at a time because ONE had LoJack and ALL of them were on a boat ready to leave the dock (or in shipping containers). I prefer those odds, thank you.
A recovery in Columbia shows how effective the system is.
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From: Miami, FL
My quick .02 cents.
Friend of mine drove a 1999 Integra Type R, Wheels, JDM body kit. Wheather you like ricers or not the car was very well done nothing was overdone.
He loved that car. Moved to Dallas and went to a movie. LoJack was in his car.
2 hrs later car was gone. Car was recovered in about 4 hrs 45 min just about. Completely striped. In fact even the screws (original type r screws) were taken.
Have not heard on the insurance situation. But after that story I doubt I will be getting LoJack. I rather not see my car and have insurance pay for a new one even if the rates go up.
Friend of mine drove a 1999 Integra Type R, Wheels, JDM body kit. Wheather you like ricers or not the car was very well done nothing was overdone.
He loved that car. Moved to Dallas and went to a movie. LoJack was in his car.
2 hrs later car was gone. Car was recovered in about 4 hrs 45 min just about. Completely striped. In fact even the screws (original type r screws) were taken.
Have not heard on the insurance situation. But after that story I doubt I will be getting LoJack. I rather not see my car and have insurance pay for a new one even if the rates go up.
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So because a friend had a bad experience vs. getting it back with no damage and an arrest you won't get it?
I wonder how much the insurance company gave him? At least LoJack refunded his money?
How was it "recovered" so quickly?
BTW, most stolen cars are recovered anyway with $6,000+ in damage and you have NO CHOICE but to keep the car. IF it's delcared a total loss, the insurance company WILL NOT give you a check for MSRP.....
I wonder how much the insurance company gave him? At least LoJack refunded his money?
How was it "recovered" so quickly?
BTW, most stolen cars are recovered anyway with $6,000+ in damage and you have NO CHOICE but to keep the car. IF it's delcared a total loss, the insurance company WILL NOT give you a check for MSRP.....
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Most insurance companies will not declare a total loss for 30 days either. What will you do for transportation for a month while they are looking for your car? Anyone who has done the research sees the value in LoJack. The statistics are staggering. Do I care if you have LoJack? No. I would certainly have it on a car like a 350Z if it were mine though. You will spend $30k for a car, but not $600 or so to protect it? Why not junk collision insurance while you are at it?
Re: Re: Stolen Z's
Originally posted by NSANY
Sounds like your salesman is doing a fantastic job of building hysteria to separate his customers from their money.
Sounds like your salesman is doing a fantastic job of building hysteria to separate his customers from their money.
That's about the size of it. 
People. If someone wants your car, they'll get it! 
This is what I-N-S-U-R-A-N-C-E is for. 
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