My evo was stolen today - Please Help
Jun 29, 2006, 11:43 PM
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I have no enemies, so if it was an inside job it had to have been someone with absolutely no heart who I know. I dont think I know anyone like that.
I think an alarm would have helped just because my key was somewhat hidden (in the center console).. They would need the key to turn off the alarm, and they had NO IDEA the key was there until they probably found it. So chances are they would have took off.
I think an alarm would have helped just because my key was somewhat hidden (in the center console).. They would need the key to turn off the alarm, and they had NO IDEA the key was there until they probably found it. So chances are they would have took off.
Jun 29, 2006, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jemjow
can anyone inform us how evos get stolen? they have immobilizers. Unless they have a tow truck or sumthing.
in this case, the probably saw him put his "things" away. (key, wallet, whatever)
stealing an evo is easy. regardless of the immobilizer, 2 wires, done.
Jun 30, 2006, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 2hot2handle
in this case, the probably saw him put his "things" away. (key, wallet, whatever)
stealing an evo is easy. regardless of the immobilizer, 2 wires, done.
stealing an evo is easy. regardless of the immobilizer, 2 wires, done.
Jun 30, 2006, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 2hot2handle
stealing an evo is easy. regardless of the immobilizer, 2 wires, done.
To the OP, that friggin blows hardcore! I hate thieves. In TX you are legally allowed to blast people if they are stealing your property in hours of darkness. I think they should expand that law to say "or in hours of lightness" and expand that to the rest of the country!
Jun 30, 2006, 05:04 AM
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sorry for the loss. but to all those guys reading this with no alarm in their evo because the only alarm that is decent enough costs $550 minimum, you have an alternative if you have the capacity of installing one. I found this: 
http://www.autoalarmpro.com/
It will give you instructions on how to install it. buyer beware though, if you do not have the knowledge in installing stuff like this don't try it.
Jun 30, 2006, 05:07 AM
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Sorry to hear about ur car man. I cant imagine how it would feel. I had some a-hole key my car a few days ago and I felt violated. Karma is a bit*h. Whoever took it will get what they have coming to them.
Jun 30, 2006, 05:13 AM
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Been there done that....it's no fun. Good luck with everything.........
From my experience in having this happen to me twice.....my only advice is to have patience......cause you will be forced to wait for a long time.
From my experience in having this happen to me twice.....my only advice is to have patience......cause you will be forced to wait for a long time.
Jun 30, 2006, 05:28 AM
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Sucks alot man. Try to get lo-jack installed on your next ride ( regardless of what it is if you have payments).
In this situation an alarm or immobalizer would have done nothing but bought time. Lo-Jack would have recovered it and if not given you back the money you paid for lo-jack.
I have a pretty decent alarm, but know so many people around my area who can bypass better alarms in a matter of seconds. Its not too hard to disable Evo's immobalizer, and even worse its not to hard to strip them.
I hope you recover this but I really hope you get settled with a new one, and something you want.
Best of luck!
In this situation an alarm or immobalizer would have done nothing but bought time. Lo-Jack would have recovered it and if not given you back the money you paid for lo-jack.
I have a pretty decent alarm, but know so many people around my area who can bypass better alarms in a matter of seconds. Its not too hard to disable Evo's immobalizer, and even worse its not to hard to strip them.
I hope you recover this but I really hope you get settled with a new one, and something you want.
Best of luck!
Jun 30, 2006, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DreamLike1
I would sure like a new MR, but sadly I dont think thats in the cards. Im pretty sure Allstate will only give me low blue book for the car which off the top of my head I guess is around 25-28k (car has 13,000 miles). Still owe $15,000 on the MR that was stolen, so that leaves me with a sad 10-13k for a new car... Hello used honda civic 
Sorry for your loss, though.
Jun 30, 2006, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SP00LIN
One thing you have going for you is that it was an Evo - they are a limited production, high performance car. The insurance company uses "market value" when determining the actual cash value of your car. They never use Blue Book values. Normally they will look in your area for other 05 MR's being sold with similar options and miles and base your car's value off of that. Because there just aren't many Evo's for sale, they may need to expand their search. Ultimately if you tell them there weren't many miles, their end value will probably be close to what you paid. This means you still might be able to get another Evo if you can find one for a good price.
Good luck!
Oh, and you may have to wait 30 days before you see a check (minus your deductible of course). They'll want to see if it's recovered before sending you the money.
Good luck!
Oh, and you may have to wait 30 days before you see a check (minus your deductible of course). They'll want to see if it's recovered before sending you the money.