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Trends in Car Theft

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by wjtracy, Dec 29, 2011.

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  1. wjtracy

    wjtracy Senior Member

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    I think that's right...also the wheels are locked on and it takes 54-steps by eLearnaid just to get the 12v batt out.
     
    #21 wjtracy, Dec 31, 2011
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    A Prius battery pack unbolts pretty easily, weighs less than 100 pounds, and it's very clean (no grease or oils). I'm not a car thief, but unbolting the battery and driving off with it could be profitable, probably $1,000 a unit. It's a lot easier than pulling an engine or transmission.

    But the batteries are guaranteed to 160,000 miles and often last longer, so I doubt there will be a big enough market to make it profitable for the thieves.
     
    #22 Rebound, Jan 1, 2012
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    Most of us Miata owners have one of the best anti-theft devices: a Manual Transmission!:D
     
    #23 Maine Pilot, Jan 3, 2012
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    These cars have the door and ignition locks master keyed, so if you know how to cut the master key, any of these cars can be yours. I know because I have repaired these locks and know how they are keyed.


     
    #24 bedrock8x, Jan 3, 2012
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