Re: FYI: spider break-in

[Mark DiPietro <dipietro_racing@domain.elided>]

I totally agree about not locking the car.  I had an
'83 Spider and it was broken into.  The thief cut the
roof but couldn't reach the handle so he then broke
the fly window.  Insurance pro-rates the roof assuming
a 5 year life and then subtracts if they notice any
wear and the deductible.  I fought to not have the
value reduced due to wear since they are pro-rating it
anyway and that should include wear but I still got
almost nothing for it.  Something about convertibles
makes scummy thieves slice instead of breaking.  I
guess it's quieter.  I never locked it again after
that.  I'd lock the glove compartment and trunk only.

Mark
> Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:05:14 -0600
> From: "David Sisson" <splankin@domain.elided>
> Subject: FYI: spider break-in
> 
> My spider was broken into last week, first time
> in the 4 years I've had it. I do not lock the doors,
> and the thief was smart enough to try the handle
> before cutting the top. he got away with a
> flashlight
> and my old perscription sunglasses. no major loss.
> fortunately, the trunk latch is broken, so I doubt
> he could have figured that one out ;)
> 
> FYI - I still vote for not locking the doors...
> 
> dave sisson
> houston,
> 86 grad
> 
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