Theft concerns with skyrocketing used values?

With current auto supply/demand issues driving used car values through the roof, do you feel there's increased potential of your 4runner being stolen? If so, what measures are you taking?

 

No

 

Umm, who they gonna sell a stolen truck to for current market value?

 

My blaster and a 3sec response time

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpSWXNGF33A

 

^LMBO

 

Damn I'd forgotten all about trunk monkey!

 

All my cameras went offline while I was at the car show. I thought the Ninjas were coming!!!

 

No concern at all.

 

Nope. I have insurance. As long as I get market value from the ins company, they can have it lol.

 

Not really. If there was, it'd be to strip it down for parts to re-sell in a chop shop...which is unusual in my neck of the woods. Install a cheap kill switch, put a CLUB on the steering wheel and call it good. (oh..and don't keep a spare key anywhere in your vehicle)

 

How much faith you all have on "toyota safety connect"? That claim to locate the vehicle in case of theft.

Last time when I renew I got a pop-up saying the service will not be available after end of 2022 as service providers will no longer use 3G.

Not sure would it be the same for newer 4runners?

 

Works like-a-charm just sayin

 

After being shot on my street chasing 2 kids breaking into our vehicles, I have 3 levels of security.
1. Security system in vehicles
2.
If he doesn't scare them off or they think again...
3.
I know it sounds harsh but I don't walk correctly due to an 18yr old meth head.
Next time I will be explaining myself!
Ryan

 

Never chase...especially if you have a plinker ^
Just saying
Good you're OK
Sorry that happened

 

^Also what's #2
The cat?
Your lady?
or dog? LOL!

 

*graphic*
That is my carry .40cal G23c with a great build off of theglockstore.com. . It is not a pinker.?!
2nd my nightstand gun is actually a 45ACP. As I am 6'4 I need a gun that fits my hands. That said a 9mm took me down & I didn't know until I saw blood pumping out my leg with every heartbeat. I was hit in the femoral artery.
No one will be outside our house without our GSD going nuts. I am secondary to him & sleep better knowing that.
Also, both my roommate (at the time & I are 6'4+) & who would of thought KIDS would be packing for car burglaries...
Ryan.

 

^I hear ya
carry a 45acp myself
Them all plinkers lol (its a joke/kiddin not kiddin thing)
Just joshin nice build btw
That kinda wound is nasty to say the least
Seen some good'ol boy fade away from tags like that
Good to know you're still around
Punk kids

 

The "good" are hard to kill. Just like the truly bad ones. The "kid" that shot me was involved in another murder! He is no longer eligible for parole.
Lucky for him...
Luckily I have grown up & now worry about bigger things. I could die tomorrow driving! Life is short!
Ryan

 

We are way off topic. Sorry OP @mauspalls .
I just hate irresponsible gun owners & kids with guns. I always respected the power behind what I was holding.
Been shooting since 12ish. Potato guns, air guns, 20ga etc it is great fun & a good exercise in self control.
Ryan.

 

Or you can take the Gone in 60 seconds movie approach to deter theft

Gone in 60 Seconds - The Snake Scene - YouTube

 

I don't do any talking... I just carry one of these.



This is what I call "My assistant". He does the talking for me. All I would say to robbers is, "don't let me catch you in the act..."

Cheers,

Sean

 

IMO carrying a will not help vehicle theft.

Almost all theft I see are vehicle thefts when owner is not around.

 

But if I am around...

 

Not to be confused with SEAMINT

 

Thanks for all the replies - consensus seems to be I may be overthinking the whole theft issue. And love the blaster pics! I'm a revolver guy myself - my ccw is a stainless S&W 640 in .357 magnum flavor. It was my 'holy grail' gun that I've been looking for for years - 1995 serial number, first build year for the .357. No MIM and all forged internals. NIB unfired. Glorious.

 

I hope your CCW has been used for your testing! Also, keep it used & oiled. IF you need it you want to know it works as desired.
I try to go shooting often to keep up with muscle memory and remember every function of all guns.
Ryan

 

Your GSD looks awesome, they are fantastic dogs.

 

Affirmative. All my blasters get used on the regular, especially my j-frames as they can be difficult to shoot well with stout loads & so require frequent practice. Muscle memory super important. One advantage to a revolver is the manual-of-arms is somewhat simplified due to lack of external safeties/controls, a plus in my book.