Rageboy

so i get to my car after work yesterday and as i open the door i notice that all my stuff is all over the car like a frickin tornado went through it or something!!!??

....someone broke in while i was working.....

the lock was busted and the were scratches all around the keyhole! they went through all my compartments looking for stuff... the only thing they made out with is a couple of CDs... they didn't even take my $200 sunglasses?! wtf?

...anyways i feel viololated!! and now have to pay $300 deductible to get the door, lock fixed....

I HATE THIEVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DIE DIE DIE!!!!

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RedSheDevil

wow, suxxors.

at least ya got yer sunglasses (were they in the secret squirrel hidden compartment?)

spd frk

That blows. at least they didn't break a window, those are really expensive. and you still have your sunglasses

wcs

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I HATE THIEVES TOO....
DIE ****'s DIE

...end rant

BlueFrenzy

That's horrible! I'm surprised that the alarm didn't get triggered or anything.

RedSheDevil

Yeah, did you have the alarm on? Isn't it always on when you lock it?

Frostee

doesnt that only happen if the shock sensor is installed? i thought the 'theft deterrent' only stopped the car from starting when broken into.

Rageboy

i'm not too sure how the alarm works but i think its just an imobilizer that won't allow the car to be started if broken into! Good thing cause they found my valet key in my glove box!!! now i have to get the locks and keys completly changed....... hhmmmmm maybe they'll let me upgrade to the '05-style key for free lol!!

Rageboy

you know what!? if you mean the one that opens sideways once you open the main compartment...no....BUT: i never knew that thing existed till it was left open by the thief!!! WFT?! how did he/she know about it and i didn't!?!?!

Flop

Isn't it only the GT that has the anti-theft system? I know the shock sensor is optional... hmm

I didn't think the GS had the anti-theft system (only the immobilzer key, which all cars pretty much have nowadays)

RedSheDevil

are you talking about the console? it slides back for cupholders, then opens sideways for the console compartment (it also has an extra outlet too!! complete with little holes to the cupholder so you can snake your ipod/cellphone charger wires thru there and close it back up)

Actually i was talking about the drop down sunglass holder up by the map lights ...

herbert

What city are you in ?

dabuda

sorry to hear that...

Frostee

youre right of the GS vs. GT, but i dunno if the alarm system sounds the horn unless you have the shock sensor... im not sure though. from what ive been told, you need the shock sensor for the alarm system to be a "true" alarm system... i dunno....

dazygirl415

The anti-theft system sounds when you attempt to open the doors or start the car after you've locked it from the outside. I tried to open the door once when the window was down, after I had locked it with the remote and the horn went off. I have GT and no shock sensor.

Frostee

thanks for clarifying that dazy

so, after reading about the shock sensor on mazda usa's site, its basically an add-on in case people bump into your car to give it that extra protection of an alarm (from what i read)

jowettw

is there any way to tell if your alarm went off?

Frostee

From Mazda USA's site (Mazda Canada has no info on it) :

ALARM SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE

Protect your vehicle from theft and vandalism. Features include: LED status light, starter disable, door protection, shock sensor, override switch, trip alert, and trigger identification.


so my guess is to identify what set off the alarm, you would need this option.

jowettw

weird, i got the shock sensor upgrade from my local dealer last year but it doesn't have any of that stuff - except for the shock sensing (hit the window and horn goes off) ... maybe it's a newer shock sensor!?

i thought the immobilizer (starter disable) was standard on GT's?

JeRKy 8 Owner

If they broke open the door lock...then I don't see how the horn didn't go off. It probably timed out or something.

Anyway this is really shitty to hear and I feel terrible for you...but it could have been a lot worse. They could have slashed your tires additionally, and smashed up your interior/cut open your seats.

I wonder how they busted the lock open though...


He lives in Canada by the way guys.

Pete

Damn that sucks . I hate theifs . Best of luck with the repairs.

Better off not going with insurance.

hobbes

Damn, that's awful to hear about that man. I hope you can get your baby back in order asap and forget about all that bull ****.
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icyur2

When we as a "civilized" society gets SERIOUS about punishing crimes, they will always be there. Wouldn't it be swell if we adopt some of that middle-east philosophy of chopping off a hand when caught? I like to see a thief do that with one less hand, then have the other chopped off if caught again...make them think twice about breaking into your car, huh?

So..unless we are willing to push our senators, or whatever to get serious on punishing these "little" crimes, us owners who cherish our babies will suffer..while paying tax dollars to boot!! Pretty messed up, huh?? Criminals have more rights than us law-abiding citizens..well..mostly law abiding..afterall, I'm sure we speed on occasions

Anyways, sorry to hear about your car But..it could of been worse, so look at it from that bright side

*chop, chop* Heya stump..how's the profession going?? I see you were a thief in your recent job....CHOP them thieves' hands off!!!!

Rageboy

thanks for all the support guys!

Yeah it could have been worse i know.....

one good thing that will come out of it though is that the body shop will fix my 2 door dings on that door for free under the same deductible! woohoo!

i am going away for 2 weeks and was supposed to leave the car at Mazda to do the recalls, R flash and fix my squeeky brakes.... so the bodyshop was nice enough to drive it there when they are done!

can't wait to come back....my baby will be better than new!