Originally Posted by
BentValve
Agreed with both replies. It's just funny to see all the threads about stolen cars with turbos and $5K wheels/paint etc. and they were parked on the street at an apartment complex with just a DEI alarm.
People say they would never want to live in NoVa because of this. Why? Because thieves are smarter here? If you only invest 10% of your budget on security, then you probably have no right to bitch about your car getting stolen.
I can't argue with that. I think a lot of people have misplaced priorities, but it doesn't mean they deserve to go through having a vehicle stolen or vandalized. Insurance companies do give discounts on insurance for having enhanced security like LoJack..... I think that should almost be a requirement, although I believe it's probably pretty expensive. My point is that you can have your car stolen from 7-11 when you're running in to get a Slurpee, or at the grocery store. It doesn't just have to be at home. Having a garage is a form of protection, but that doesn't mean you can't get nailed elsewhere. Outsmarting a smart thief is 90% of the battle.