5/11/08 - Stolen 91 convertible - Seattle

[Funkmasta]

http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=37501

[Stu]

Hope he gets it back...

But, how does one go about stealing an E30? Do they bring a rollback tow-truck with them? If they break the ignition and get the motor started, how do they get past the steering lock?

Do people that work on cars (dealer/independent) ever copy keys? [I guess it wouldn't be that hard]

Stu
-newb at car theft

[Funkmasta]

it is really easy to cut an E30 key out of nothing, if you know what you're doing

[Motorsports]

Real sorry to hear about that guy's car. Hope he can get it back

[CorvallisBMW]

sucks, I'll keep an eye out

[gazellebeigem3]

Ive cracked some steering locks at the junkyards [mtech wheels] but it takes me at least five minutes with a bfh and a punch. Maybe i am a newb, but i would imagine you would have to be quite experienced to do it in a timely manner.

[jflip2002]

Dibs on the wheels

[Kruzen]

Ouch. I've seen that car around before. I'll keep an eye.

CHECK YOUR PMS JOE

[smonkbmw]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=110727&highlight=stolen

[Funkmasta]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ghlight=stolen

it's not like I was asking how to do a plastic bumper swap
It wasn't on the first page. Sorry I don't live in the general discussion forum.

[Erick]

Hope he gets it back...

But, how does one go about stealing an E30? Do they bring a rollback tow-truck with them? If they break the ignition and get the motor started, how do they get past the steering lock?

Do people that work on cars (dealer/independent) ever copy keys? [I guess it wouldn't be that hard]

Stu
-newb at car theft

I locked myself out of the 7 series when I first got it, and my smart ass had left the title in the car, so I couldnt sign the ownership and go to BMW to get a key.

After almost considering smashing in the window to get in the car, I found someone who got me a key for my car, which worked perfectly, and all I gave him was a VIN. No title, no registration, no ID, nothing.

I was very greatful, but at the same time scared at the thought of it.