easy to steal?

rangerruck · 11-17-2008, 08:57 PM

I just msg'd a friend of mine , saying how i was about to pick up an 88, in all
origional condition. he bascially said no thanks, that you could steal these in about 10 seconds!!!! please someone tell me it aint so, and what would make this so easy to steal, if it is true...

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jason191918 · 11-17-2008, 08:58 PM

No idea what he's talking about. If it's so easy tell your buddy to go steal it for you.

91Toyota · 11-17-2008, 08:59 PM

If your a thief and know what your doing you can steal anything fast. If someone wants it bad enough they will get it.

No, you can't steal it easy. Not like a 2nd gen ranger...just pop off the antenna and stick it underneath the door handle and pop...doors open! haha

abecedarian · 11-17-2008, 09:01 PM

yeah, you might be able to hot wire / steal one in 10 seconds, but there's no way you could make a ford ranger, or chevy colorado, or isuzu amigo for that matter...
... increase in value and be worth as much in 10 seconds.

drguitarum2005 · 11-17-2008, 09:07 PM

its no easier to steal than any other car...

just a 22re · 11-17-2008, 09:10 PM

ok guys to tell you the truth i can take any 1st gen out there in about 10 secs not going to say how or with what but put it this way if i got pulled over in it the cop would have no idea it was stolen unless it was reported trust me i accidentally do it all the time in my rig

a4runnerfreak · 11-17-2008, 09:11 PM

Ahhhh, Abe is rare form this evening. Go get the 88 already. Anthing is easy to steal, if you know what your doing. Thats why you install a "kill" switch in line withthe power wires for the fuel pump the minute you get the truck home. If you install a kill switch, and you flip it when you get outta the truck, whoever's trying trying to steal your truck will need to tow, or flatbed your rig, after it stalls on the thief a few away from where it was parked to begin with....

rangerruck · 11-17-2008, 09:15 PM

he just gave me a few details, has to do with the windows on the back cover for starters, okay, then a kill switch it is, plus a brake lock i think, plus an interior sensor.

91Toyota · 11-17-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by abecedarian

yeah, you might be able to hot wire / steal one in 10 seconds, but there's no way you could make a ford ranger, or chevy colorado, or isuzu amigo for that matter...
... increase in value and be worth as much in 10 seconds.

last I heard they were giving those away

Which is it...a colorado or s-10...Ranger is dead next year too!

91Toyota · 11-17-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerruck

he just gave me a few details, has to do with the windows on the back cover for starters, okay, then a kill switch it is, plus a brake lock i think, plus an interior sensor.

Just leave a pitbull inside...guarantee no one will steal it. Or...how about gay pride?

I wouldn't steal some gay guys 4runner

Matt16 · 11-17-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Toyota

Just leave a pitbull inside...guarantee no one will steal it. Or...how about gay pride?

I wouldn't steal some gay guys 4runner

Why not leave little miss twinkle toes in the truck? I'd rather face a pitbull.

I've heard 4Runners are really easy to steel.

nv4runner · 11-17-2008, 11:01 PM

Someone tried to steal my uncle's old diesel pickup...but they didn't know crap about diesels so they couldn't get it started. The next night he left a bear trap on the driver's seat. Hasn't been attempted since.

Yotapowa · 11-17-2008, 11:35 PM

The reason some peeps say they are easy to steal is the old ones keys often fit in each others. Ive helped a fellow toyota driver out who locked his keys in his truck, just used mine to unlock it. Sometimes they work in the ignitions too, I could take my buddies truck and drive it too with my keys lol

Yotapowa · 11-17-2008, 11:42 PM

Also my buddy got a basic alarm system installed that would keep you average car thief out for under $200 I believe

chrisbnaz · 11-17-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Yotapowa

The reason some peeps say they are easy to steal is the old ones keys often fit in each others. Ive helped a fellow toyota driver out who locked his keys in his truck, just used mine to unlock it. Sometimes they work in the ignitions too, I could take my buddies truck and drive it too with my keys lol

Yep..When I had my MK3 Supra, my roommate at the time who also has a MK3 Supra (Nice Single Turbo 1JZ) could use his key to open and start my car, but mine didn't work in his! lol

Yotapowa · 11-17-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisbnaz

Yep..When I had my MK3 Supra, my roommate at the time who also has a MK3 Supra (Nice Single Turbo 1JZ) could use his key to open and start my car, but mine didn't work in his! lol

haha, thats the same, My buddy can't even unlock my door with his key (his trucks an 82), but mine works in his. His actually did get stolen before he got his alarm, and the investigators said it looked like it was just unlocked and driven away!

Odd

Matt16 · 11-18-2008, 12:10 AM

I put a club on my truck. Perhaps you could cut it off, but thats going to make it a harder target than the truck down the street.

leebee · 11-18-2008, 08:41 AM

thats the trick, making it take time to steal. the longer it takes, the more likely the thief is going to be noticed and/or caught. park in well lit areas, lock your doors, install a kill switch, use the club... you get the idea.

lee

space-junk · 11-18-2008, 11:30 AM

it takes all of 10 seconds to cut thru a steering wheel and bend it around the club...

we had to do it to get my moms off of her car when she got mugged and her keys were stolen...

hillbillydeelux · 11-18-2008, 11:39 AM

uhm cant you pretty much start any 1st-3rd gen toyota with any key? it works on mine and all my friends. make it good if you cant find your keys,

11-17-2008, 09:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
abecedarian Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Temecula Valley, CA Posts: 12,590	yeah, you might be able to hot wire / steal one in 10 seconds, but there's no way you could make a ford ranger, or chevy colorado, or isuzu amigo for that matter... ... increase in value and be worth as much in 10 seconds. __________________ Proud member of Yotatech's 12000+ post club. * STOLEN TRUCK ALERT * * Still active May, 2013 * CX500TC motorcycle EFI upgrade still in progress.

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drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,226	its no easier to steal than any other car... __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

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nv4runner Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 321	Someone tried to steal my uncle's old diesel pickup...but they didn't know crap about diesels so they couldn't get it started. The next night he left a bear trap on the driver's seat. Hasn't been attempted since. __________________ 92 4Runner 5 spd V6 31X10.5X15LT, Aisin Manual Locking Hubs, K&N FIPK, Converted HID Driving Lights, Fog Lights, Rear in Bumper Mini Flood Lights

11-18-2008, 08:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
leebee Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: marlbank, canada Posts: 2,844	thats the trick, making it take time to steal. the longer it takes, the more likely the thief is going to be noticed and/or caught. park in well lit areas, lock your doors, install a kill switch, use the club... you get the idea. lee __________________ 93 sr5 v6 auto, 4x4 there are quite some attractive ladies on here with Toys. (compliments of ironmike) ifsc 3(.0) http://tlca.org www.of4wd.com www.sontt.com

11-18-2008, 11:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
space-junk Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wilton, CA Posts: 4,483	it takes all of 10 seconds to cut thru a steering wheel and bend it around the club... we had to do it to get my moms off of her car when she got mugged and her keys were stolen... __________________ 1995.5 Tacoma SX Build Thread - a few mods 1987 Turbo 4Runner Build Thread LCECrackaway Racing EnginesHi Lift175K Rebuild in progress... 1990 4Runner SR5 - Sold :( Aisin Hub Rebuild Writeup* Trailer Rebuild

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91Toyota Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 2,808	If your a thief and know what your doing you can steal anything fast. If someone wants it bad enough they will get it. No, you can't steal it easy. Not like a 2nd gen ranger...just pop off the antenna and stick it underneath the door handle and pop...doors open! haha

11-17-2008, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
rangerruck Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 549	he just gave me a few details, has to do with the windows on the back cover for starters, okay, then a kill switch it is, plus a brake lock i think, plus an interior sensor.

11-18-2008, 11:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
hillbillydeelux Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bend oregon Posts: 301	uhm cant you pretty much start any 1st-3rd gen toyota with any key? it works on mine and all my friends. make it good if you cant find your keys, __________________ the second amendment is my concealed weapon -uncle ted nugent

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