STOLEN today ED XR8 Sprint SMY 719 - Page 4 - Ford Forums

xacoupe · 06-27-2004, 04:32

I will be scouring the ads too ... I don't have much hope but I won't give up.

I still go out to look and see if I made a mistake and it's still there ... but it's not .....

XLR8 · 06-27-2004, 04:40

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Originally Posted by TIKFD6

Jeff as the ED XR specific parts are getting harder to come by, i hate to say it, but this is going to happen more often.

I may have to spend some money on car security very soon.

Own up Kez.....white panels on your repaired ED is a give away mate!!

TIKFD6 · 06-27-2004, 04:56

Well the Bonnet i got is White, but its an EB one.

xacoupe · 06-28-2004, 00:00

Well, its been 3 days and usually they find them quickly if they find them at all.
I suspect that I am now in for the battle that is always on when dealing with insurance companies and just enjoy the fact that I am also going to pay higher insurance premiums as a side benefit of getting my car stolen.

yay

outback_ute · 06-28-2004, 01:03

Commiserations. I was hoping the new post was to announce the car had been found undamaged.

Oh well, I guess I hope you find something nice to spend the insurance cheque on.

And yes, how negligent of you to park your car in front of your own house!

Stupid insurance company logic...

seano14 · 06-28-2004, 01:07

sorry to hear about this xacoupe. it looked like a damn nice car.
ill keep an eye out up on the coast here for any, since fordforums has members from all over aus.. if many people are on the look out something might turn up. dont give up!

just the other night someone tried to steal my families VP commie wagon which was in the driveway, seems the bastards couldnt even do that correct (even with the immobiliser switched off) so we're left with the bill for it.

anyone else who reads this thread keep your eyes out for xacoupe's car over the next few months, the culprit may be trying to offload it.

seano14 · 06-28-2004, 01:17

roughly how many K's were on the clock? it might be helpful when looking through ads

Rodderz · 06-28-2004, 01:22

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Originally Posted by xacoupe

I suspect that I am now in for the battle that is always on when dealing with insurance companies and just enjoy the fact that I am also going to pay higher insurance premiums as a side benefit of getting my car stolen.

yay

Not very fair is it jeff, get your car stolen by some mindless prick then have to cough up the claim money to get it repayed, plus pay a higher premium on insurance next year

xacoupe · 06-28-2004, 01:33

It had about 203,000 ..

I had a call from the insurance company today .. they are sending out an 'investigator
' to take statements etc .. good thing to be interrogated and treated like a crook when you are the victim .. but I will put up with it .. I paid a fortune in insurance and the least they can do is honour it.
They probably figure 'Insurance Job' as I was trying to sell it but they can look to their heart's content as anyone that knows me knows that's not my style at all.

Slicer · 06-28-2004, 01:34

South East QLD Covered for ya mate, will keep my eyes out... especially on sat nights!

I hate theifs! :@

xacoupe · 06-28-2004, 01:37

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Originally Posted by Slicer

South East QLD Covered for ya mate, will keep my eyes out... especially on sat nights!

I hate theifs! :@

thanks !! I suspect if the car ever ventures out in one piece a legion of FF people will be taking notes or beating the sh!t out of them !!

I really appreciate all the support !

BlueAU · 06-28-2004, 02:56

Well me and Shane have the Hoppers Crossing/Werribee area covered and we will definately bring swift retibution upon anyone that shows their face with it around here!

TIKFD6 · 06-28-2004, 06:44

You going to pull out Mr Bondage Brad?
You will always have a bit of hope in your mind Jeff.
Ask Dave for a drive of his every so often.

GT BLOKE · 06-28-2004, 16:19

Bugger!!

Don't give up hope of finding it though, a mate of mines XH got flogged last year and they found it about a month later. Had been involved in a hit & run then dumped.

Hope all goes well with your insurance mob.

Gunns · 06-28-2004, 16:43

Is there anything that will make it stand out from the rest, just incase some low life is driving it with stolen plates on it? Cos I have seen a couple around but none with your plates.

xacoupe · 06-28-2004, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Gunns

Is there anything that will make it stand out from the rest, just incase some low life is driving it with stolen plates on it? Cos I have seen a couple around but none with your plates.

the fordforums sticker is the major thing .. otherwise it's as standard as can be from the outside. It didn't have a radio in it as I took it out to fix it ... not that I will bother now.

Mother Nature · 06-28-2004, 21:32

Bugga Jeff ... everytime I see you reply to this thread its in the hope that you found her :(

I have my guys up here on the lookout still

:fairy

Dark_Horse · 06-28-2004, 21:46

Dammit! ****! After having our family car stolen off us - it's a pretty sub-level feeling. I hope you get it back, the theives get a good FF sitting and an arse raping in gaol.

I'll keep my eyes open for it here in Sydney for you Jeff.

Aussie Pete · 06-28-2004, 21:50

Jeff,

Firstly mate I am mortified that your car is gone. It is truly a major shame.

However, as WASA up here would know the stickers etc mean nothing - the NSW Police took how long to get that Evo Mitsubishi that was being used for armed robberies and that had full race car signage on it. Unfortunately you will have probably got the usual treatment from the cops - fill in the form and we'll get back to you if we find it. In the old days the cops were out there and stopping cars and that's how a lot of stolen cars were intercepted. A speed camera isn't going to do that anymore.

Say goodbye to your old friend and frame some of the better pics.

brockfordsrule · 06-29-2004, 03:01

ill keep my eyes peeled in the east and south east since ive had the same thing happen before i may even take ride later if i find it ill definately let you know asap.

Night_Lurker · 06-29-2004, 04:01

I have the old man looking out as well (he's a truckie). He is a Ford man so he knows wat to look for.

Maximus · 06-29-2004, 16:33

Jeff, sorry to hear what happened as I know how it feels when you walk outside and you look exactly where you parked it and it is gone.
Your stomache drops and you get angry as all hell.

I have attached two pics (hope they work) of a crash that was out the front of my parents house Monday Night.

The white Commie was stolen & ran into the Blue Car parked on the side of the road. The commie drove off & we followed the oil & scrapes on the road and we found it down a dead end street and everyone was gone.

Remember, People who do these things always get whats coming to them in the end.

Cheers

95ProbeGT · 06-29-2004, 20:07

Sorry to hear about the loss Jeff.

I have printed out you first post and will keep it in the car as a reference if required.

botch · 07-02-2004, 07:20

did it have an e-tag??? or did u have an account with citylink that scans the plates when u drive under the tolls??? just a suggustion. i told hinchi that it got flogged and he is in shock too !!!

xacoupe · 07-02-2004, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Aussie Pete

Jeff,

Firstly mate I am mortified that your car is gone. It is truly a major shame.

However, as WASA up here would know the stickers etc mean nothing - the NSW Police took how long to get that Evo Mitsubishi that was being used for armed robberies and that had full race car signage on it. Unfortunately you will have probably got the usual treatment from the cops - fill in the form and we'll get back to you if we find it. In the old days the cops were out there and stopping cars and that's how a lot of stolen cars were intercepted. A speed camera isn't going to do that anymore.

Say goodbye to your old friend and frame some of the better pics.

I know pete more than most that you are right ,but I guess I was prepared for it too because of that. Mind you, in the old days when people ran they were allowed to conduct pusuits .. these days it's not worth the grief if something happens and as much as I want my car back, I would rather lose it that anyone get hurt chasing it, especially a copper.
I expect it had different plates on it within 5 minutes if not towed on a tray truck.
If the goddamned goverment would use some of the dollars they steal from us with the cameras to bolster the cops numbers I wouldn't be as annoyed but as you say, time to print and frame the pics.. if they ever do find it it'll be a lightweight special with all the good parts removed.... bastards.