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07-06-2013, 06:36 PM
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ALERT: NEW cars LACK of security, break in, theft
Depending on what year/make/model you own.
Modern car thieves can HACK the computer and steal contents or drive away with your NEW vehicle in seconds. Thieves using high-tech wireless device in NJ car break-ins | 6abc.com Police admit they're 'stumped' by mystery car thefts - TODAY.com High tech car theft: 3 minutes to steal keyless BMWs High tech car theft: 3 minutes to steal keyless BMWs High-tech car thieves break into vehicles without leaving a trace Car Thieves Using New Wireless Technology To Break Into Cars How to steal a car with a laptop! - Top Speed Keyless BMW cars prove to be very easy to steal . 
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#3
07-06-2013, 09:01 PM
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I don't even lock mine anymore. I could probably leave the key in the ignition. Most car thieves wouldn't know to wait for the glow plugs, and even if they did, they wouldn't figure out how to get it in reverse to get it out of my parking spot.
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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar. 83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles 08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles 88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
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07-06-2013, 09:21 PM
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Yet Another Reason to drive a beater.
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You're a daisy if you do. __________________________________ 84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold  04 Honda Element AWD 1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting
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07-08-2013, 09:44 AM
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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges $110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges No merc at the moment
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#6
07-08-2013, 09:48 AM
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Drive a manual, problem solved.
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TC Current stable: - 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL - 2007 Saturn sky redline - 2004 Explorer...under surgery. Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth
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07-08-2013, 10:53 AM
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With under $100 in equipment I can over-ride the immoblizer in any 2000-2005ish VW or Audi. Just need to pick the locks, which isn't super hard if you have the right tools.
Locks just keep honest people out. -J
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E.
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#8
07-08-2013, 11:02 AM
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Had someone rummage through my car the other night.
Had my wallet, check book, random cheapo camera, parts for a lift, spark plugs, and someone random paper work in it. They left my wallet (with cash!), check book, and random papers, but took a few lift kit parts (can't do anything with them unless you have a W163 ML), spark plugs (for an M113), and the cheapo camera. Not terribly disappointed, but just curious, why steal the random parts?
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-Justin 91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd 01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd 07 MB ML320 CDI - dd 16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd it's automatic.
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07-10-2013, 08:03 AM
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Electronics can always be defeated and there is a tow truck for every application. Cars are often sold repo-ready. Repo-ready is theft ready.
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#11
07-10-2013, 11:55 AM
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I've never been particularly enthralled with having to visit the dealer to get a key for my W210, but it is more secure than the BMW setup. Once coded to a car, the MB key can't be reprogrammed. (There are occasional discussions about it, but no actual proof that it can be done.)
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