How easy to steal Lexus IS250?
05-26-10, 08:06 PM
#1
How easy to steal Lexus IS250?
I live in Houston and vandalism is pretty common. But recently someone's car got stolen in apt complex. And the leasing office held a community meeting by inviting 2 police officers to warn the residents about vandalism.
I was just wondering how easy it is to steal a Lexus car with no physical key. I'm kind of freaking out right now even though I got full coverage. I know having a system without physical key is making the vandalism more difficult. Also, I never leave any valuables inside the car. But they wont guarantee.
Are Lexus cars, especially IS, popular for the thieves?
I was just wondering how easy it is to steal a Lexus car with no physical key. I'm kind of freaking out right now even though I got full coverage. I know having a system without physical key is making the vandalism more difficult. Also, I never leave any valuables inside the car. But they wont guarantee.
Are Lexus cars, especially IS, popular for the thieves?
05-26-10, 08:20 PM
#2
Honestly most people will simply just stay away from your car. Most petty thugs and car thieves target easy cars. Our car, I'd say isn't that simple. It would take quite a bit of work. The truthful question is, if someone wants to steal it they will, granted their experience.
I'm pretty sure you don't have to worry about someone driving off without the key, but most car thieves use other methods like towing. A key deterrent is to park in between cars. Get an aftermarket Alarm that detects air motion disturbance, or tow height sensors. Like I said most car thieves will not even bother. Our car is pretty complex to start without the key. Someone would really have to know what their doing.
Now, vandalism is another thing lol. Obviously anyone can mess up a car. Good luck in your area, but I'd really not worry too much about someone up and driving away without key access.
I'm pretty sure you don't have to worry about someone driving off without the key, but most car thieves use other methods like towing. A key deterrent is to park in between cars. Get an aftermarket Alarm that detects air motion disturbance, or tow height sensors. Like I said most car thieves will not even bother. Our car is pretty complex to start without the key. Someone would really have to know what their doing.
Now, vandalism is another thing lol. Obviously anyone can mess up a car. Good luck in your area, but I'd really not worry too much about someone up and driving away without key access.
Last edited by lexy250; 05-26-10 at 08:26 PM.
05-26-10, 08:21 PM
#3
It is not a commonly stolen car. Cars commonly stolen are extremely common ones like civics.
For a professional car thief, it would take a matter of seconds to bypass the engine disabling system and have the car ready to drive away. But it is not a common target for thieves. If you are that worried just get lo jack and it will pay for itself in a matter of a few years from insurance discounts.
For a professional car thief, it would take a matter of seconds to bypass the engine disabling system and have the car ready to drive away. But it is not a common target for thieves. If you are that worried just get lo jack and it will pay for itself in a matter of a few years from insurance discounts.
05-26-10, 08:44 PM
#5
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dude got his F stolen last year, it was all over CL, i remember reading about it.
i'de say its as easy as stealing a civic...as long as the thief knows what hes doing
i'de say its as easy as stealing a civic...as long as the thief knows what hes doing
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05-26-10, 10:35 PM
#13
couldnt agree with you more! gotta give the proper care and precaution, cuz you never know what kinda crazies lurk near a great ride like the IS. lojack definitely helps, and that big cost to have it installed and the services that come with it is well worth it IMO.
05-26-10, 10:56 PM
#14
Honestly most people will simply just stay away from your car. Most petty thugs and car thieves target easy cars. Our car, I'd say isn't that simple. It would take quite a bit of work. The truthful question is, if someone wants to steal it they will, granted their experience.
I'm pretty sure you don't have to worry about someone driving off without the key, but most car thieves use other methods like towing. A key deterrent is to park in between cars. Get an aftermarket Alarm that detects air motion disturbance, or tow height sensors. Like I said most car thieves will not even bother. Our car is pretty complex to start without the key. Someone would really have to know what their doing.
Now, vandalism is another thing lol. Obviously anyone can mess up a car. Good luck in your area, but I'd really not worry too much about someone up and driving away without key access.
I'm pretty sure you don't have to worry about someone driving off without the key, but most car thieves use other methods like towing. A key deterrent is to park in between cars. Get an aftermarket Alarm that detects air motion disturbance, or tow height sensors. Like I said most car thieves will not even bother. Our car is pretty complex to start without the key. Someone would really have to know what their doing.
Now, vandalism is another thing lol. Obviously anyone can mess up a car. Good luck in your area, but I'd really not worry too much about someone up and driving away without key access.
I doubt that these thieves are using a tow car since a lot residents saw them being 15-20 years old. But I don't wanna underestimate them.
