Got my car stolen /what to get next

hatched · Apr 7, 2003

I just got back from Boston last night and drove home, parked the car and went to bed. Got up this morning, walked out to where my car was and no car. (This was in Milwaukee, WI)

I called the tow lot - nothing.

Called the police, called insurnace.

They got my 1998 Civic EX, I,H,E wheels, short shifter, springs, tint, grille, Rota Slipstreams. I can't imagine they'll recover it in any good condition.

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syntheticGT · Apr 7, 2003

I have a .22 and 500 rounds and I think hunting season just opened on car thieves!!

That sux bro...

02SVTFOCUS · Apr 7, 2003

sorry to hear bout that. that sucks so bad. i hope it all ends well.

SE_SporT · Apr 7, 2003

That sux big time I would be so mad after putting so much money into your car and time and for a couple of minutes some *** steals it

The ArchAngel · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by Red-SE-00':
I have a .22 and 500 rounds and I think hunting season just opened on car thieves!!

That sux bro...

A .22 caliber? You think a racoon stole the car?

I've got a Remington 12-guage shotgun, let me find your car.

Krmnnghia · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by The ArchAngel:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Red-SE-00':
I have a .22 and 500 rounds and I think hunting season just opened on car thieves!!

That sux bro...

A .22 caliber? You think a racoon stole the car?

I've got a Remington 12-guage shotgun, let me find your car.

<hr /></blockquote>Mike come over to my house and will slap some calvin pissing stickers and chevy sux stickers on my truck and roll over to my girls dads house...then well get all his guns...then we'll go hunting!!!

hatched · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by AnythingButAFocus:
If it's dead, what will the replacement be? Something temporary till the xB comes out?

Andrew

Good question. I just said that I wish I had the money and the xB was out because I'd have no trouble thinking about what to buy next (if necessary).

My list includes:
1998+ Subaru Impreza Wagon
1998+ Mazda Protege
Possibly, a 1994+ Eagle Summit wagon (but that's doubtful)
1997+ RA4 (2 door)
1997+ 240SX (except, I think this would be a target for theft)

However, these are off the top of my head except the Subaru. I really don't want a car that is going to be easy to steal (or that anyone would want).

Any suggestions would be great. I'm not going to get another Focus.

Here are my requirements:
5-speed
FWD or AWD (except 240SX)
Halfway decent gas milage
Low-maintainance/reliable

I'll probably have around $8500 dollars to work with.

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TippsTheFoo · Apr 7, 2003

Suby 2.5 RS

racerx · Apr 7, 2003

What am I supposed to do with all of the "custom Honda grille material" in my garage?

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jwardell · Apr 7, 2003

That sucks man. Shoulda looked me up while you were out here! I hope they find at least what happenned to it.

The ArchAngel · Apr 7, 2003

Get the Imprezza wagon or a Protege 5. Both are great rides.

hatched · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by jwardell:
That sucks man. Shoulda looked me up while you were out here! I hope they find at least what happenned to it.

I would've but, I was in on Friday out on Sunday - it was a family thing.

Extra grille material? Just use it on your gutters!

I'm seriously looking for Subaru something (assuming they don't find my car in decent condition).

SilverFocusZX3 · Apr 7, 2003

I would say either a...
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS ( mmm w/turbo = faster then WRX for less money

)
Audi A4 ( Very clean ride w/ many options )
VW Golf (TeH Euro)

or as you were thinking before take a ride up to Canada and pick up an Echo hatch those things are sweet

01-yellow-ZX3 · Apr 7, 2003

I'll probably have around $8500 dollars to work with.

Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS ( mmm w/turbo = faster then WRX for less money )
Audi A4 ( Very clean ride w/ many options )
VW Golf (TeH Euro)

Wow, where do YOU shop?? Hook me up!

Nobody · Apr 7, 2003

What will probably happen, is you will find the car without rims, everything else on it will probably be fine. Lucky you weren't turbo, otherwise there went your turbo/intercooler.

Nobody · Apr 7, 2003

BTW, check EBAY for your rims.... My friend had the rims stolen off of his Suburban, same day a guy put the same rims/tires for sale on ebay. Lived in the same area, too.. Guy got arrested a few days later.

flappyspoiler · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by The ArchAngel:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Red-SE-00':
I have a .22 and 500 rounds and I think hunting season just opened on car thieves!!

That sux bro...

A .22 caliber? You think a racoon stole the car?

I've got a Remington 12-guage shotgun, let me find your car.

<hr /></blockquote>May not be too powerful but 500 rounds should get the job done dont ya think!!??

Auto-X-ZTS · Apr 7, 2003

Lemme know if I can help; check out our pre-owned link on the Hiller website see if anything you like.

Good luck with the insurance...

hatched · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by Nobody:
What will probably happen, is you will find the car without rims, everything else on it will probably be fine. Lucky you weren't turbo, otherwise there went your turbo/intercooler.

Yes, that's possible. However, I'd almost rather have the opposite happen. The car will probably have to be repainted (i'm sure they don't care about scratching the paint), new intake, header, exhaust springs, wheels and so on. Just because it's a Civic, I wouldn't doubt that they'd strip it just for parts.

However, only time will tell. I've got to call my insurance and ask them how long until they just give up on finding it and pay out.

hatched · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by Auto-X-ZTS:
Lemme know if I can help; check out our pre-owned link on the Hiller website see if anything you like.

Good luck with the insurance...

Thanks, I will!

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