They took a manual? That’s pretty rare now. Most people can’t even drive stick anymore. That really sucks.
Orion said:
They took a manual? That’s pretty rare now. Most people can’t even drive stick anymore. That really sucks.
That’s what the cops said too. No broken windows, so whoever did it knew what they were doing. It was stolen from a private lot I paid to park in… and security there was a joke.
@Tim
That’s no surprise. Most of those places don’t really watch anything.
Keagan said:
@Tim
That’s no surprise. Most of those places don’t really watch anything.
Exactly. They basically just sit there doing nothing.
Keagan said:
@Tim
That’s no surprise. Most of those places don’t really watch anything.
More like you paid for someone to look the other way.
Keagan said:
@Tim
That’s no surprise. Most of those places don’t really watch anything.
More like you paid for someone to look the other way.
Or maybe they were even in on it. Wouldn’t be the first time.
@Tim
Yeah, sounds like they knew your truck. Probably watched it for a bit before making a move.
Orion said:
@Tim
Yeah, sounds like they knew your truck. Probably watched it for a bit before making a move.
That’s what I’ve been thinking too. We were about 30 miles from home at a theme park. Didn’t know it was a hot spot for this stuff. Parking was right by a highway. If I’d known, I would’ve made different choices. Lesson learned… just because you pay for parking doesn’t mean it’s actually safe.
@Tim
That’s rough. You think you’re doing the safe thing, then this happens.
Hope they find it and it’s still in decent shape!
@Tim
Man this freaks me out. Our trucks are nearly the same… I’m thinking about putting a steering wheel lock on. Sounds silly, but I’d do anything to keep my Gen 1 safe.
Quin said:
@Tim
Man this freaks me out. Our trucks are nearly the same… I’m thinking about putting a steering wheel lock on. Sounds silly, but I’d do anything to keep my Gen 1 safe.
Looking back, I wish I had used one… maybe even hidden an AirTag or something too.
@Tim
AirTag’s a smart idea. But don’t beat yourself up over what you didn’t do. I probably would’ve been caught off guard just like you.
Quin said:
@Tim
AirTag’s a smart idea. But don’t beat yourself up over what you didn’t do. I probably would’ve been caught off guard just like you.
The only person I’m mad at is the loser who stole it. Stuff like this happens, you just deal with it. I really do appreciate how kind people here have been. These trucks mean a lot to some of us.
Thanks again, and keep enjoying yours!
@Tim
You didn’t do anything wrong. It’s complete crap that it got stolen from a place you actually paid to park at.
They should be responsible. But yeah, what else can you really do? Hope it turns up soon.
Quin said:
@Tim
Man this freaks me out. Our trucks are nearly the same… I’m thinking about putting a steering wheel lock on. Sounds silly, but I’d do anything to keep my Gen 1 safe.
With my first gen, if I have to park somewhere sketchy I pull the starter relay and take it with me.
Between that, a club, and it being a manual, most thieves won’t bother. They’d need to be really set on it, or tow it.
@Tim
Feels like someone on the inside knew exactly when and where to go for it.
Man I think I’ve seen your truck around. My wife’s family lives nearby and I always noticed it when we visited. Hope it comes back to you soon.
Amar said:
Man I think I’ve seen your truck around. My wife’s family lives nearby and I always noticed it when we visited. Hope it comes back to you soon.
Small world, really appreciate that. I’m hoping for the best too.
Man that sucks. Do you think they planned it out, or just saw it and went for it?