SIs and theft...

Carrier1 · 05-20-2008, 06:17 PM

I know that the 06^SI's attract lots of attention from police, but would you say that they're high on the theft list? I'm assuming that they are. Just curious since I'll be picking up my SI later this week... problem being that it'll be parked outside, and not inside a garage or anything. Or am I being too paranoid.

lowerlevel · 05-20-2008, 06:20 PM

depends on where u live

if ur in California i bet its high.. they have some of the worst cites for theft....

***dentrecords*** · 05-20-2008, 06:21 PM

where do you live?

there honestly hasn't been a huge amount of reports of theft of these cars.

Carrier1 · 05-20-2008, 06:24 PM

woodbridge area

***dentrecords*** · 05-20-2008, 06:26 PM

not personally all that familiar with the area.. I'll let others from the GTA chime in here.

Dmc · 05-20-2008, 06:46 PM

Your SI can only be stolen if they tow it or if they made a copy of your key.

both of which are super rare.

you have a higher chance of ur car sitting on bricks without rims or your spoiler missing.. than your car getting stolen

DumbasSi · 05-20-2008, 07:56 PM

I have yet to hear or read on here about one getting stolen. The thieves in the GTA are still into Integras and old model Civics. A new one is harder to steal and has less parts in common with any other car. I wouldn't worry about it.

Kourosh-F · 05-20-2008, 09:15 PM

just dont park @ AMC theater in woodbridge a car get sstolen every friday and saturday night there lool

Xenin · 05-20-2008, 09:24 PM

i park my car in my driveway all the time.

***wing_gundam*** · 05-20-2008, 09:53 PM

yeah chances of the 8thgen/6thgen si getting stolen are greatly reduced by the immobilizer (and better door locks?) i dont really know about that last one for sure.. but the immobilizer will stop them from getting very far with your car if they turn it out w/o the key

mitsukaiSI · 05-20-2008, 10:02 PM

i know of one 8thgen that got stolen the guy is on here anyways he was at a gas station and he left the key in it and bam it was gone . . . again HE LEFT THE KEY IN IT so its not like they hotwired it or anything like that

08SiREDLINEit · 05-20-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mitsukaiSI

i know of one 8thgen that got stolen the guy is on here anyways he was at a gas station and he left the key in it and bam it was gone . . . again HE LEFT THE KEY IN IT so its not like they hotwired it or anything like that

well that about sums it up.....

bluetroll · 05-20-2008, 11:41 PM

well... just to let u guys know...

my buddy actually had his g35 stolen right off his driveway.... they rolled up with a tow-truck and took it....

***illusionstwice*** · 05-20-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmc

Your SI can only be stolen if they tow it or if they made a copy of your key.

Not exactly. They need to also have the key programmed for the immobilzer, which requires the vin number. Which is why just incase... I keep my vin covered with a gorgeous little 8th civic business card. However, when a copy of a key is requested, the dealer is supposed to ask for ID as well as the registration of the vehicle.

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 05-21-2008, 03:21 AM

first of all, our motors are useless to any kids hoping to pop our k20z3 into their hatches. it's DBW so unless you have a honda fit it won't do you any good. however, once kpro comes out for our car that'll be a different story and i'm sure kids will be more prone to try to lift our car.

pfbmgd · 05-21-2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmc

you have a higher chance of ur car sitting on bricks without rims or your spoiler missing.. than your car getting stolen

I wish I could find it on bricks .I hate my stock rims .

WarMachine · 05-21-2008, 08:38 AM

i have a tw 08 sedan living in cali. The theft problem was in the back of my head when i decided to get the car too. The dealer threw in a low jack on mine. Anyone else have one?

Falcon · 05-21-2008, 07:09 PM

I always leave my 8th gen outside, and even though I am paranoid at times, I tell myself that it's just a Honda. I mean my driveway has a better car than mine and many other driveways have much more expensive and appealing cars than civics. I would be more worried if the car had modifications to it; whether it would be physical (such as tints) or modifications to the engine.

You'll be fine... And plus, I live in the Woodbridge area too. Like some people already said, just don't park your car at AMC or Colossus, even Vaughan Mills mall at times. My friend left Colossus and walked back to his car only to find a missing tire! I had a Dodge Caravan stolen while I was working at Vaughan Mills... If people want your car they will take it.

05-20-2008, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Carrier1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11	SIs and theft... I know that the 06^SI's attract lots of attention from police, but would you say that they're high on the theft list? I'm assuming that they are. Just curious since I'll be picking up my SI later this week... problem being that it'll be parked outside, and not inside a garage or anything. Or am I being too paranoid.
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05-20-2008, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
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lowerlevel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin tx baby Age: 34 Posts: 1,996 dave	depends on where u live if ur in California i bet its high.. they have some of the worst cites for theft....

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Dmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Markham, Ontario Age: 27 Posts: 619	Your SI can only be stolen if they tow it or if they made a copy of your key. both of which are super rare. you have a higher chance of ur car sitting on bricks without rims or your spoiler missing.. than your car getting stolen

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DumbasSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 2,666	I have yet to hear or read on here about one getting stolen. The thieves in the GTA are still into Integras and old model Civics. A new one is harder to steal and has less parts in common with any other car. I wouldn't worry about it.

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Kourosh-F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond hill Posts: 216	just dont park @ AMC theater in woodbridge a car get sstolen every friday and saturday night there lool

05-20-2008, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Xenin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brampton Age: 29 Posts: 5,060 K.C.	i park my car in my driveway all the time.

05-20-2008, 10:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
mitsukaiSI Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,277 Mike	i know of one 8thgen that got stolen the guy is on here anyways he was at a gas station and he left the key in it and bam it was gone . . . again HE LEFT THE KEY IN IT so its not like they hotwired it or anything like that

05-20-2008, 11:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
bluetroll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 1,687 NBP Si	well... just to let u guys know... my buddy actually had his g35 stolen right off his driveway.... they rolled up with a tow-truck and took it....

05-21-2008, 03:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: BRING DA AMBER LAMPS! Posts: 2,263 iTrader: 4,080 reviews, 100%	first of all, our motors are useless to any kids hoping to pop our k20z3 into their hatches. it's DBW so unless you have a honda fit it won't do you any good. however, once kpro comes out for our car that'll be a different story and i'm sure kids will be more prone to try to lift our car.

05-21-2008, 08:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
WarMachine Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25	i have a tw 08 sedan living in cali. The theft problem was in the back of my head when i decided to get the car too. The dealer threw in a low jack on mine. Anyone else have one?

05-21-2008, 07:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
Falcon Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vaughan, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 37	I always leave my 8th gen outside, and even though I am paranoid at times, I tell myself that it's just a Honda. I mean my driveway has a better car than mine and many other driveways have much more expensive and appealing cars than civics. I would be more worried if the car had modifications to it; whether it would be physical (such as tints) or modifications to the engine. You'll be fine... And plus, I live in the Woodbridge area too. Like some people already said, just don't park your car at AMC or Colossus, even Vaughan Mills mall at times. My friend left Colossus and walked back to his car only to find a missing tire! I had a Dodge Caravan stolen while I was working at Vaughan Mills... If people want your car they will take it.

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