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  1. vegas1

    vegas1 F1 Rookie

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    #1 vegas1, Feb 8, 2006
    Sydney had another carjacking yesterday when a guy in a BMW convertible was shunted in the rear (by a stolen car with 3 alleged occupants) and when he got out of his car to investigate, a pistol wielding thug confiscated the keys to his BMW, stole his mobile phone & wallet and took off in the poor guys BMW. This practice seems to be increasingly common in Sydney now (not sure about the other capital cities). The main vehicles being highjacked are late model Mercedes and BMW's (from the eastern suburbs areas), which are then reportedly used by the thieves in subsequent criminal activities, with the added psyche that they will be able to outrun the police in the event of a high speed pursuit.
    I'm not aware of any Ferraris being carjacked in Sydney as yet, but it may only be a matter of time before this happens. After reading these stories it makes me paranoid about driving an F-car on Sydney streets. Once upon a time we were vigilant about looking for police cars when our speedos were showing just over the speed limit - nowadays it looks like we need to spend our time being vigilant/perceptive for potential car jackers, in which case, the police may turn out to be our allies. Sad situation and hopefully not one that will encompass Oz in the future. Ferraris are meant to be driven with pleasure, not with an inner fear of potential carjacking allied to criminal activity.
    What do you guys think re this issue?
     
  2. moretti

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    #2 moretti, Feb 8, 2006
    this happened to a mate of mine several years ago when he was driving his M3 in North Sydney, ...he stopped at the lights, a guy walked over to him, threatened him, pulled him out of the car and then shot thru with the car.

    My mate was more pi55ed off he didn't do more but you never know what they are carrying so it's best to just hand the car over, and if it's the Ferrari just wait 5 mins for it to breakdown :)

    Ferraris would be pointless for a heist, they draw too much attention and eevryone would be able to tell the police in no time where it is.
     
  3. waz356

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    #3 waz356, Feb 8, 2006
    It wouldn't be worth the potential risk to fight back. You just never know what they're on or what they're carrying with them. Hopefully this trend doesn't catch on. More and more people will be carrying defensive weapons "just in case". Bad news
     
  4. Looney

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    #4 Looney, Feb 8, 2006
    I think a Ferrari getting Jacked is unlikely, too much attention.

    I think the reason Merc's and BM's are getting jacked is because they dont stand out any more than a Falcommonwhore. so they can blend in quite easily.

    look at South Africa, your at most risk of getting jacked if you have a VW Golf VR6, as opposed to say a Ferrari or Lambo,

    I am more worried about vandalism to my car, than jacking (they wouldnt be able to get me out of my car in a hurry or get into it themselves anyway), ive had people abuse me, spit at me, but thank god no one has thrown anything yet that has damaged the car.
     
  5. Admiral Thrawn

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    #5 Admiral Thrawn, Feb 8, 2006
    This is one situation where CCW laws would be good. As soon as they get in your car, you keep firing till they're dead or you're out of ammo. The blood and bullet holes might be a bit of a turn off when you get your car back again though...
     
  6. SPEEDCORE

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    #6 SPEEDCORE, Feb 8, 2006
    Exactly. They would be the easiest to find, just follow all the fanboys chasing it :p
     
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    #7 PAP 348, Feb 8, 2006
    Just do the Brady Bunch thing,where he gets car jacked."Hi,this is a car,but my names not jack,its Pap" Hehe ;) Then get out and beat his ****en ass to a pulp. Well,i may be a bit rusty these days.... :( lol
     
  8. waz356

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    #8 waz356, Feb 8, 2006
    might mess up the trade in value :)
     
  9. SPEEDCORE

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    #9 SPEEDCORE, Feb 8, 2006
    Found out this happened in Canterbury. No suprises there, its only afew km's from our favourite suburbs in Sydney. The crims were in a stolen XR6. The dude in the BMW made the mistake of pulling over on a side street to asset the damage.

    This is just a reminder for all of us tho, if this happens, to keep the engine running and keep to the main road.
     
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    #10 PAP 348, Feb 8, 2006
    Nothing a little bog wouldnt fix waz ;) lol
     
  11. waz356

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    #11 waz356, Feb 8, 2006
    bullet holes? they'll buff right out!!! :D
     
  12. Looney

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    #12 Looney, Feb 8, 2006

    no theyre "speed holes" "they make the car go faster"

    any simpsons fans here?
     
  13. waz356

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    #13 waz356, Feb 8, 2006
    yep! :)
     
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    #14 PAP 348, Feb 8, 2006
    Hahaha! Got to love homer. He is the king!
     
  15. waz356

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    #15 waz356, Feb 8, 2006
    You couldn't fool me on the foolingest day of the year with an electrified fooling machine.

    With $10,000, we can be millionaires!

    Oh, yeah, what are you gonna do? Release the dogs? Or the bees? Or the dogs with bees in their mouth and when they bark, they shoot bees at you?

    I know I'm not usually a praying man, but if you're up there, please Superman, help me!

    Beer. Now there's a temporary solution!

    Facts are meaningless. You couldn't use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true.

    Vampires are make believe, just like elves and gremlins and eskimos.

    Without TV, it is hard to know when one day ends and another begins.

    I don't have to be careful. I've got a gun!

    Being eaten by a crocodile is just like falling asleep, in a blender.

    Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals. Except the weasel.

    Speed limits are just a suggestion, like pants.

    I'm just trying to get into heaven. I'm not running for Jesus.
     
  16. j15

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    #16 j15, Feb 8, 2006
    How many s's in innocent?

    They have the internet on computers now...

    oooo a sextet of ale

    Why you could wake up dead tomorrow
     
  17. vegas1

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    #17 vegas1, Feb 8, 2006
    I'm thinking of carrying a baseball bat - would fit nice and neatly behind your 348's seats !
     
  18. goober

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    #18 goober, Feb 8, 2006

    and if it does'nt breakdown it will leave an oil trail for you to follow, but in the case of PP, he doesnt have oil leaks, the only ferrari in the cosmos that is clean!!
     
  19. moretti

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    #19 moretti, Feb 9, 2006
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    maybe, but here's something else his car doesn't have :D
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  20. PAP 348

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    #20 PAP 348, Feb 9, 2006
    Sounds like a plan ;)
     
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    #21 ashsimmonds, Feb 9, 2006
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    #22 goober, Feb 9, 2006
    its about time we got some class in this here web thing.

    all we need to do is get stephen to dress his 550 in the correct vein
     
  23. moretti

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    #23 moretti, Feb 9, 2006
    he's trying to SAVE weight :D

    I love the sticker :D
    Thanks
     
  24. vegas1

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    #24 vegas1, Feb 9, 2006
    Don't be fooled. Two carjackings in Sydney late last year occurred at Vaucluse and Rose Bay which are located in the so-called exclusive eastern suburbs. If I recall right, the cars jacked were a Merc Convertible and Beamer Boxer respectively.
     
  25. stephens

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    #25 stephens, Feb 9, 2006
    You send the sticker, I'll put it on.
     
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