my brand new TLs GOT stolen! :)
07-24-2003, 12:56 PM
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my brand new TLs GOT stolen! :)
god damn it i was on vacation in the hamptons NY 2 days ago
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it oh well wait 14 days then i'm going for another one my car only had 1500 miles when it was gone along with 4 tv's system spiler kit comptech springs and sways etc i'm crying right now
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it oh well wait 14 days then i'm going for another one my car only had 1500 miles when it was gone along with 4 tv's system spiler kit comptech springs and sways etc i'm crying right now
07-24-2003, 12:59 PM
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Re: my brand new TLs GOT stolen! :)
Originally posted by TurboTrix
god damn it i was on vacation in the hamptons NY 2 days ago
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it oh well wait 14 days then i'm going for another one my car only had 1500 miles when it was gone along with 4 tv's system spiler kit comptech springs and sways etc i'm crying right now
god damn it i was on vacation in the hamptons NY 2 days ago
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it oh well wait 14 days then i'm going for another one my car only had 1500 miles when it was gone along with 4 tv's system spiler kit comptech springs and sways etc i'm crying right now
What will you get in replacement? another TLS
07-24-2003, 02:47 PM
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sorry to hear that.. Just curious though, I thought the TL has a shut off mechanism that doesn't allow the car to be started with out the key? 
... and also if you have the navi, (your car seems to be new) don't you get 1 free year of onstar don't they have a gps tracing system? ...... I could be wrong just asking
... and also if you have the navi, (your car seems to be new) don't you get 1 free year of onstar don't they have a gps tracing system? ...... I could be wrong just asking
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07-24-2003, 03:19 PM
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yes I'm very interested in how they stole it too. Maybe it was like in that movie Gone in 60 seconds where someone at the dealer ordered some keys or something. Maybe one of the shop guys that did all the work on your car scoped it out and rigged it to bypass the shut off mechanism. Those guys with the TVs have to mess around with all those electronics you know....
J/k... I love a good conspiracy theory.
J/k... I love a good conspiracy theory.
07-24-2003, 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by TLKrazey20
sorry to hear that.. Just curious though, I thought the TL has a shut off mechanism that doesn't allow the car to be started with out the key? ... and also if you have the navi, (your car seems to be new) don't you get 1 free year of onstar don't they have a gps tracing system? ...... I could be wrong just asking
sorry to hear that.. Just curious though, I thought the TL has a shut off mechanism that doesn't allow the car to be started with out the key?
... and also if you have the navi, (your car seems to be new) don't you get 1 free year of onstar don't they have a gps tracing system? ...... I could be wrong just asking
And they chased and lost your TL? That says something about its ability to outrun a cop car.
Well sucks for you, hope you get a new one soon. I still prefer the 03 to the 04 though.
07-24-2003, 03:37 PM
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I DONT THINK THE TLS COULD BE JACKED...SINCE THE KEY IS CPU CHIPPED...EVEN IF SOMEONE DUPLICATED THE KEY FROM ANYWHERE EXCEPT DEALERSHIP...U CANT EVEN START THE CAR TOO...I MADE A KEY FROM HOME DEPOT BEFORE AS A SPARE...I TRIED IT...WONT WORK...ALSO IF U HAVE NAVI...ALL U NEED TO DO IS CALL 911...ONCE THE ONSTAR GOT THE POLICE REPORT...THEY WOULD TRACK IT ASAP...
07-24-2003, 05:33 PM
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Insurance only gives you the current value of the car, not the finance pay-off amount (if you financed it). Then again, same story on the lease, as well (remaining lease payments).
I think we're lucky that Acura includes the Gap insurance on every car. If this were to happen without Gap, then you would be upside down.
Sucks to hear about your car. I hope they recover it in original condition, or find it stripped out, so you don't get a stolen car back. Good luck.
I think we're lucky that Acura includes the Gap insurance on every car. If this were to happen without Gap, then you would be upside down.
Sucks to hear about your car. I hope they recover it in original condition, or find it stripped out, so you don't get a stolen car back. Good luck.
07-24-2003, 05:41 PM
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Originally posted by Pure Adrenaline
Insurance only gives you the current value of the car, not the finance pay-off amount (if you financed it). Then again, same story on the lease, as well (remaining lease payments).
I think we're lucky that Acura includes the Gap insurance on every car. If this were to happen without Gap, then you would be upside down.
Sucks to hear about your car. I hope they recover it in original condition, or find it stripped out, so you don't get a stolen car back. Good luck.
Insurance only gives you the current value of the car, not the finance pay-off amount (if you financed it). Then again, same story on the lease, as well (remaining lease payments).
I think we're lucky that Acura includes the Gap insurance on every car. If this were to happen without Gap, then you would be upside down.
Sucks to hear about your car. I hope they recover it in original condition, or find it stripped out, so you don't get a stolen car back. Good luck.
07-24-2003, 06:41 PM
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The basic OnStar package includes vehicle theft tracking on the Safe and Sound plan. I made sure of this before I bought it. Check out OnStar's website.
I am curious as to how it was stolen too? With the immobilizer system and all that. My bet, someone cased your car out for awhile and did their homework. Basically, if they want a car bad enough, they will get it unless it's kept in Ft Knox.
The dealership scenario sounds very possible. Lots of shady azz people in the world.
I'm really bummed to hear that. I noticed that the TL's are no where to be found in the top vehicle stolen lists. I know this may not mean much now, but perhaps the old saying may be true in your case..everything happens for a reason.
Good luck!!
I am curious as to how it was stolen too? With the immobilizer system and all that. My bet, someone cased your car out for awhile and did their homework. Basically, if they want a car bad enough, they will get it unless it's kept in Ft Knox.
The dealership scenario sounds very possible. Lots of shady azz people in the world.
I'm really bummed to hear that. I noticed that the TL's are no where to be found in the top vehicle stolen lists. I know this may not mean much now, but perhaps the old saying may be true in your case..everything happens for a reason.
Good luck!!
07-24-2003, 08:09 PM
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Sorry to hear about this, like the rest of the people I'm curious abot how it got stolen, can you answer this? Well, when the cops recover the car if they do anyway, because this presents a serious issue for all of us thinking that our cars are somewhat secure and that's not the case. Sure if somebody wants to get the car they will get it but it shouldn't be so easy. Good luck and get another one I'm sure you know is a great car.
07-24-2003, 10:54 PM
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nice to know it can outrun a cop.. The 260 HP VROOM VROOM 
Those fords couldn't keep up..
For you people that said its hard to steal the car, I heard the immobilizer system can be shut down very easily, I dont rmr where I heard it, but thats what I heard..
So if you have OnStar and dont pay for it, they can still help you out? and let you track your car?
Those fords couldn't keep up..
For you people that said its hard to steal the car, I heard the immobilizer system can be shut down very easily, I dont rmr where I heard it, but thats what I heard..
So if you have OnStar and dont pay for it, they can still help you out? and let you track your car?
07-25-2003, 07:50 AM
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Re: my brand new TLs GOT stolen! :)
Originally posted by TurboTrix
god damn it i was on vacation in the hamptons NY 2 days ago
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it..
god damn it i was on vacation in the hamptons NY 2 days ago
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it..
Doode, so sorry to hear about your ordeal. A stolen car makes you feel raped.
Good Luck
07-25-2003, 08:47 AM
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Originally posted by TurboTrix
god damn it i was on vacation in the hamptons NY 2 days ago
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it..
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So these cops must be using PRE-CRIME or something... How do they know your car got stolen and you didn't know? Or did you...?
???? Yeah how did they know before you??? And Y has he not come back to answer any questions since his original post?? and a smiley face, don' t want to be the first to say it but..... LIAR
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Originally posted by TurboTrix
god damn it i was on vacation in the hamptons NY 2 days ago
i had police knock on my door saying that my car got stolen and they were chasing it and lost it..
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So these cops must be using PRE-CRIME or something... How do they know your car got stolen and you didn't know? Or did you...?
???? Yeah how did they know before you??? And Y has he not come back to answer any questions since his original post?? and a smiley face, don' t want to be the first to say it but..... LIAR
07-25-2003, 08:58 AM
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well... if he did have a security sustem... maybe he had remote start... with remote start, u need to bury a key so that the car will start. maybe that has something to do with it... also, he never said he had navi, he only mentioned 4 tv's andc maybe he meant to put and slipped and put
and slipped and put
07-25-2003, 09:15 AM
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I think he's probably dealing with the insurance company's special investigations unit. He's got a brand new car, probably with a huge loan on it, he probably told the insurer about all his mods, and he probably also told them about the TL's extensive security system.
With all that in mind, how could an adjuster not look into it a little deeper?
With all that in mind, how could an adjuster not look into it a little deeper?
07-25-2003, 12:05 PM
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I think the TL-S is awesome....but I don't think I could outrun cops with it...specially if they have a helicopter in pursuit...most police agencies have access to one, and for a chase, they'll most likely use it. So if where dealing with a crook, he'd be as skilled as michael shumacher (ferrari F1 pilot), a master of acura electronics, and one lucky thief who had everything on his side....I smell something funny....but then again, if it did happen, that sux....I'd feel sorry for you. Even without Lojack or GPS tracking, running from cops in hot pursuit isn't that easy...
So if where dealing with a crook, he'd be as skilled as michael shumacher (ferrari F1 pilot), a master of acura electronics, and one lucky thief who had everything on his side....I smell something funny....but then again, if it did happen, that sux....I'd feel sorry for you. Even without Lojack or GPS tracking, running from cops in hot pursuit isn't that easy...
07-25-2003, 02:02 PM
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Well, it's easy to lose the cop in residential areas. I was riding in my friend's 350Z one time going up a hill in a LaJolla residential area. He was going a tad bit fast and a cop coming from the other direction lit up and proceeded to flip a *****. My friend made a quick right turn onto a side street and we ended up losing the cop.
07-26-2003, 09:30 AM
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Well, it's easy to lose the cop in residential areas. I was riding in my friend's 350Z one time going up a hill in a LaJolla residential area. He was going a tad bit fast and a cop coming from the other direction lit up and proceeded to flip a *****. My friend made a quick right turn onto a side street and we ended up losing the cop.
Well, it's easy to lose the cop in residential areas. I was riding in my friend's 350Z one time going up a hill in a LaJolla residential area. He was going a tad bit fast and a cop coming from the other direction lit up and proceeded to flip a *****. My friend made a quick right turn onto a side street and we ended up losing the cop.
Then I went onto another street, pulled into a driveway, and turned the car off, and ducked in my seat. I waited for about 7 min, and no cop came....so I was so lucky!!!
07-26-2003, 07:09 PM
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