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cgrey 06-25-2012 10:00 PM

Vandalism?
 
I'm noticing a lot of people messing with my car while parked. In two weeks there have been more problems than during 15 years of car ownership. Anyone else having problems?

excited86 06-25-2012 10:01 PM

what kind of parking lot is this? paid and monitored or just a random park lot.

cgrey 06-25-2012 10:04 PM

Street parking, no other option. NYC.

Rossman 06-25-2012 10:05 PM

Ugh, sorry to hear. Haven't got mine yet but hope nothing like that happens :(

Lonewolf 06-25-2012 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cgrey (Post 278376)
I'm noticing a lot of people messing with my car while parked. In two weeks there have been more problems than during 15 years of car ownership. Anyone else having problems?

What are they doing?

Consider debadging it, then maybe people won't know what it is...:iono:

cgrey 06-25-2012 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf (Post 278404)
What are they doing?

Consider debadging it, then maybe people won't know what it is...:iono:


So far extinguishing cigarettes on it then tossing the butts in the wiper area, stickers on the windows, pouring things on it. Nothing like a boot in the door yet but I'm sure it's coming. Or a brick in the window.

Unusual for this area and specifically only this car. Started immediately too, first night I parked it here.

Guess the car stands out.

Rossman 06-25-2012 10:16 PM

Sounds like someone is jealous of your success :(

You live in America - Stakeout your car with a Colt .45!

rice_classic 06-25-2012 10:17 PM

Note to self, stay out of NYC.

I wonder if similar events will take place when I park on the streets of Seattle.

Rossman 06-25-2012 10:20 PM

Where's that South African flamethrower car defense system when you need it?

Khyron686 06-25-2012 10:20 PM

It looks more expensive than it is. Once people figure that out it won't be so bad (or good depending where you are). I came out today to see a Mustang GT parked beside mine and it looked almost shabby (and I like Mustangs).

kmbkk 06-25-2012 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossman (Post 278422)
Sounds like someone is jealous of your success :(

You live in America - Stakeout your car with a Colt .45!

This! I would take some time and keep an eye on it. It seems to me like a specific person is messing with you, or just doesn't like you for some reason.

PoRco 06-25-2012 10:23 PM

Man that sucks ballz...

I suggest getting one of those dash cams. They aren't TOO expensive, considering the love you have for the car... it'll be worth it.

There's a car in my neighbourhood that has a blue light constantly blinking at his dash. It looks like a camera..and I constantly feel like I'm being watched when I pass by that car. It got me thinking...and I'm gonna get something like that for my car (when I get it) . Because the least it will do is make people think twice before doing stupid shit...

cgrey 06-25-2012 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PoRco (Post 278444)
Man that sucks ballz...

I suggest getting one of those dash cams. They aren't TOO expensive, considering the love you have for the car... it'll be worth it.

There's a car in my neighbourhood that has a blue light constantly blinking at his dash. It looks like a camera..and I constantly feel like I'm being watched when I pass by that car. It got me thinking...and I'm gonna get something like that for my car (when I get it) . Because the least it will do is make people think twice before doing stupid shit...

Ordering one right now. Handy for all kinds of things and been putting it off too long.

Yeah, the car does look a lot more expensive than it is. I've parked more expensive brand new cars here and never a problem until now.

If they become more common I hope the problem disappears.

SeattleJeremy 06-25-2012 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic (Post 278427)
I wonder if similar events will take place when I park on the streets of Seattle.

I don't think it does. At least in the day time.
There have been a few times where I've been standing at the 4th and University bus station, and spotted Tesla Roaster or a Audi R8 parked across the street. Quite a few people take pictures, and a few people put their hands on the windows to look at the interior, but nothing nasty.


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