Poll -- Thief damage...
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Poll -- Thief damage...
Hi Everyone,
Two of my friends own a fairly new BMW 325i. One car was broken into but the thieves took non-car related items -- couldn't take the radio or start the car. On the other car, the thief couldn't open the car but did damage to the key cylinder. Both incidents cost between $200-$300 bucks to replace parts and fascia. No damage was done to paint or door panel.
I'm planning to get a C320 next year. Current owners of C320 who have experienced above incidents, what kind of damage was done to your car and cost to repair? Are thieves likely to damage paint and/or dent door panels in the process?
Thanks for your responses.
Two of my friends own a fairly new BMW 325i. One car was broken into but the thieves took non-car related items -- couldn't take the radio or start the car. On the other car, the thief couldn't open the car but did damage to the key cylinder. Both incidents cost between $200-$300 bucks to replace parts and fascia. No damage was done to paint or door panel.
I'm planning to get a C320 next year. Current owners of C320 who have experienced above incidents, what kind of damage was done to your car and cost to repair? Are thieves likely to damage paint and/or dent door panels in the process?
Thanks for your responses.
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Land Rover DII, 2002 C230
I have never had a car broken into but I keep a fairly low (for AZ) $250 deductable for comprehensive just in case. By the way, comp will not cover cds and other items not attached to the car. Also most companies only cover custom parts for $1000, anything over that requires additional coverage.
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From: Orlando, FL
2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe
When I had a Mazda Miata, I got into the habit of never locking my car. Even when I visited NYC. I just left nothing of value in it. My theory was simple, replacing the softop ($500-800) was something I didn't want to deal with. A couple times I noticed that someone must have sat in it, but in 7 years I never had a problem. My Clifford immobilizer did the trick in making sure no one stole it.
No, I don't advocate not locking your C, but I do strongly recommend not keeping anything of value visible. Put your sunglasses, radar detector, CDs, etc. in the glove box or other non-visible storage. With no temptation, you will find people have no real reason to break into the car.
Rick
No, I don't advocate not locking your C, but I do strongly recommend not keeping anything of value visible. Put your sunglasses, radar detector, CDs, etc. in the glove box or other non-visible storage. With no temptation, you will find people have no real reason to break into the car.
Rick
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From: Lincoln, NE
2000 BMW Z3 2.3 Roadster (hardtop current ly attached)
Originally posted by Flashman
No, I don't advocate not locking your C, but I do strongly recommend not keeping anything of value visible. Put your sunglasses, radar detector, CDs, etc. in the glove box or other non-visible storage. With no temptation, you will find people have no real reason to break into the car.
Rick
No, I don't advocate not locking your C, but I do strongly recommend not keeping anything of value visible. Put your sunglasses, radar detector, CDs, etc. in the glove box or other non-visible storage. With no temptation, you will find people have no real reason to break into the car.
Rick
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From: Lincoln, NE
2000 BMW Z3 2.3 Roadster (hardtop current ly attached)
Originally posted by pokerFACE
gotta give credit for BMW's double-locking feature. If the car's been locked from the outside, there's no way you can open that door short of pulling it off its hinges.
gotta give credit for BMW's double-locking feature. If the car's been locked from the outside, there's no way you can open that door short of pulling it off its hinges.
