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I had no idea the 40i's or 4 series in genereal were stand out targets to the scumbags.
I hope our F31 340i goes under the radar a bit more. It's really sad to hear people selling up as a result of fear from the theives, its a sorry state. But fully agree with the OP, it cant be fun worrying 24/7. |
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01-17-2020, 01:38 AM | #25 | |
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The 3 series was the 3rd most stolen car in the UK (2018 data). I'd be surprised if that stat didn't include the 4 series. There were 3 BMWs in the top 10.
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01-17-2020, 02:47 AM | #26 |
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There was an incident in my road (a cul-de-sac) on Monday at 3:20am where a white van showed up and was looking in car windows with a torch, we have 2 cameras out the front and driveway is lit up by a doorway light and a streetlight right in front. They never came to look in my 335 or the missus new Tiguan so can only hope the cameras kept them away. Shame I couldn’t make out the reg or would have reported them, though probably a stolen van.
They got spooked by another resident and left I was told. Scum the lot of em. |
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Will probably get something like a bog standard Mk7 Golf as a DD for now, which is end of line so plenty of pre-reg discounted examples around, and add a nice Sunday driver at some point later, which I'll keep elsewhere .
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01-17-2020, 08:52 AM | #28 |
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Sorry you've had to sell up OP, a car isn't worth putting yourself or loved ones at risk, surprised your 440i caught so much attention?
I had my 440i gc for 2 years and it didn't attract much attention even with the mppsk and 20" low profile alloys, some people mistook my 440i gc for a 420d! |
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01-17-2020, 10:15 AM | #30 | |
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I stolen car is less bother than a smashed skull or knife wound. Or if you see too much red, go crazy and flatten the scumbags, you end up with the record or in jail. All for a car thats insured. It's just not worth it, let them get on with it. |
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You can't defend your property and the scum bags just get let off when caught. Makes you wonder why the Police even bother. Joke.
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Well if it comes to a confrontation one day with thieves carrying weapons, it will be self defence. Surely you can defend yourself. Fingers crossed I won't experience a situation like this but I would never "let them get on with it" |
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I'd personally not take any chance of getting slotted or knifed by some scumbag over a car.. |
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Bought a brand new, pre-reg Golf Mk7.5 TDi yesterday as an under-the-radar, ever-so-dull replacement DD for my 4GC. Got a great deal. Whilst the quality of the car is impressive, it's never going to bring a smile to my face, ever. So, planning on getting something fast and petrol-engined for the weekend to compensate, which I'll garage elsewhere and away from the house. Any suggestions are welcome
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Cheaper...GT86. You can probably see my thinking, handling fun over power. Enjoyable drives over two seconds of excitement pinning the throttle.
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