I got Robbed

HBombToo
HBombToo Posts: 5,256
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/pontiac_bonneville_gxpsedan_2005/14938/style_overview.html;_ylt=A9ibyENlwLhDiDABrQjSe78F


The link is to the car I own. This morning I walked out of the house only to find my car on blocks and NO WHEELS. Major bummer.

Any advice will be appreciated on how to handle this mess.

Henry
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2006
    Call the police and your insurance company.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited February 2006
    Wow... people still do that? Anything else missing?
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2006
    just my hoops. Now the question is what wheel should I go for? I'll stick with the factory equipped Eagle tire. I figure tires alone will be a grand. Wheel are a different story.

    h
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2006
    Sweet, sweet car, for sure. Bummer about the robbery. It's sad people feel the need to do that.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2006
    I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you Henry! I hope something can be done to catch the thieves.

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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited February 2006
    At least they didn't break into the house my man.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2006
    HBombToo wrote:
    just my hoops. Now the question is what wheel should I go for? I'll stick with the factory equipped Eagle tire. I figure tires alone will be a grand. Wheel are a different story.

    h

    Shouldn't insurance cover t his? Minus some deductable, I assume.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2006
    Damn! Hbomb lives in a cul-de-sac in a nice neighborhood, I wouldn't expect that there.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2006
    Get cheap rims, buy a Remington 870 12 gauge and a tilt alarm....
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2006
    are those mags really in demand? They probably fit ALOT of chevy products, so they might be, hence why they are stolen. something like that? seems like that was something the thieves were purposefully hunting for, not stealing for Sh%ts and giggles.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2006
    a lock nut on each tire might prevent this in the future. foolproof? hell no, but makes it a major pain in the **** to steal.


    might get them for my Volvo now, since you got me paranoid :D
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited February 2006
    Dude, that sucks. A few weeks back, this guy parked his jeep he had for sale by a big intersection on my way to work- good spot for a bunch of people to see it... but don't leave it out there all the time! A few days later, I'm on my way home and someone has taken all the tires - they only used two jack stands, and it was sitting on its rear brake discs... That's just wrong.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited February 2006
    Sorry to hear Henry.
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited February 2006
    My truck was stolen and the thieves could not get the last locking lugnut off so they only got three wheels. I was stoked they only got three but they effed up my truck getting them.

    The second time they took it I never saw it again. ****.

    Sorry to hear about yours, it sucks big time. That feeling when you first see it and think "No way?"

    Way.

    It sucks.

    I still have these Vault wheels I am going to be putting them on Craigs list as soon as I get off my lazy **** and do it.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2006
    Oh yeah, I use a full set of Gorilla Locking Lug Nuts. Nice $45 investment. Sorry to hear about your loss.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2006
    That happened to me once. Not a good feeling. It also happened to our company truck a long time ago. Get this, someone stole my neighbors tailgate one night. I use those locking lugs now. Locked gas cap too since the locking lugs might piss off the would be theives.
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited February 2006
    HBombToo wrote:
    just my hoops. Now the question is what wheel should I go for? I'll stick with the factory equipped Eagle tire. I figure tires alone will be a grand. Wheel are a different story.

    h
    I know several car dealers around town, and they have always told me that cars are worth more stock, no aftermarket wheels, radios, anything, atleast as far as trade in value that is, but I guess that could be just there opinion ;)
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    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2006
    millerman 3732 wrote:
    I know several car dealers around town, and they have always told me that cars are worth more stock, no aftermarket wheels, radios, anything, atleast as far as trade in value that is, but I guess that could be just there opinion ;)



    probably depends on what the after makerket stuff is. there is definitly (at least in my eyes) a way to do aftermarket right, and a way to do it wrong) its like spice. I love salt and pepper, but too much? blyech!!!

    if the car looks gaudy, people aint gonna buy it off the lot. hence, lower resale value.


    sorry for the thread derail. I was thinking, those rims would probably fit many GM vehicles, including trucks. if they were like 18's, I can see why they are in demand, and hence stolen. LOts of GM vehicles out there.

    anyway though, it sux
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,856
    edited February 2006
    Henry,

    Major bummer! Call the police and file a report, then call your insurance company.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited February 2006
    That sucks! Police and insurance first. Then go shopping. Hopefully insurance will cover most of the replacement cost (maybe even a rental since you can't drive the thing at the moment).

    Now you have the chance to add a little uniqueness to your ride. You may be able to get some crappy steel rims and used tires at a local tire shop until you find something you really like. (try tirerack.com, they have a nice selection at a good price [got my snows there a few years back. $400 with rims, shipped]).
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2006
    Thanks Pablo and I found the tire rack site this morning. There is a real cool factor on that site!

    h
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2006
    That sucks!Get a police case number and call your insurance. Make sure that your front yard and back yard are well lit at night and free from any bushes or things that can hide this kind of activity. Motion lights are good.....German Shepherds are good too! sorry this happened to you :(
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2006
    www.discounttiredirect.com is good too. I used both of the major sites with no problems.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited February 2006
    Low life ****! Hope they didn't damage anything else on your car gettin' 'em off.

    One of the reasons I love runnin' around in my "beater". No one would want to be seen near the damn thing.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2006
    Sorry to read that, Henry. Hope you come out OK $$$-wise with a minimum of hassle. Just remember insurance claims are a negotiation.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2006
    Notice how they used my yard pavers for the blocks? They knew what they wanted thats for sure.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2006
    I can't believe you had to ask what to do in the first place...aren't you an EE?
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  • mrmusicman
    mrmusicman Posts: 303
    edited February 2006
    Looks like a good way to cut down your fuel bill. :eek:

    But on a serious note sorry about your mis-fortune,I didn't think people would risk losing their life for a set of wheels and tires.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    I can't believe you had to ask what to do in the first place...aren't you an EE?

    It never hurts to ask... I'll sum it up as collaboration.

    Thanks for another belly punch.

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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited February 2006
    At least they didn't drop it on the rotors.
    Nice looking house.
    You know those two big doors on the front? If you put the car on the other side of them it might make them work alittle harder next time. :D
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