[MR2] Car theft in Phoenix AZ - would you take a low mileage MR2 SCdown there?

[waynearndt at waynearndt.com]

Plus AZ appears to honor/reciprocate most CPL's!

http://ccw.azdps.gov/reciprocity/default.asp





On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:40:10 -0400, "Bob Schultz" <bob-schultz at comcast.net>
wrote:
> I know, we all think that the Mr2's are the best car ever but I can't see
> them worth much to a thief.  It would be a great joy ride car but as long
> as
> the car didn't have the keys in the ignition, it should be safe from
that.
> 
> There are lots of $1500 Mr2's on Craigs List, not that yours isn't worth
a
> bunch more but really, it isn't like there is a lot of kids building up
> these cars anymore. I would be a lot more worried if you had a Civic or
an
> Eclipse.
> 
> I am surprised that your car didn't have the factory alarm; almost all of
> my
> loaded Mk1's had it.  If you're worried, put on an alarm, the remote for
> the
> power locks would be nice.  
> 
> I wouldn't be concerned that your cutting up a nice car, do it tastefully
> and no one will ever know.
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mr2-bounces at mr2.com [mailto:mr2-bounces at mr2.com] On Behalf Of
Andrew
> P. Tasi
> Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:15 PM
> To: MR2 List
> Subject: [MR2] Car theft in Phoenix AZ - would you take a low mileage MR2
> SCdown there?
> 
> Later this month I'm going to be starting a six month contract gig in
> Phoenix, AZ.  I'll need a car while I'm down there,  so I was planning to
> drive down one of my MR2s.  Specifically, I've been planning to drive
down
> my nearly perfect, totally stock 1989 MR2 SC with only 31,000 miles on
the
> clock.  It was my first choice because primarily because the air
> conditioning works perfectly (as does everything else on this car).
> 
> But while looking for a place to stay, I ran across all sorts of
> information
> telling me that Phoenix has a high crime rate and a big problem with car
> theft.  Now I'm waffling.  I'd be upset if the car were stolen, since it
> would not be easy to replace.  BUT: I don't want to alter the car in any
> way... including by putting in an alarm system.
> 
> For any of you in or near Glendale and Phoenix:
> - Should I be concerned?
> - Would I be foolish to keep an alarm-free MR2 SC down there?
> - Do I need air conditioning in AZ October - March?
> 
> Thanks,
> Andrew P. Tasi
> 93 MR2 Turbo
> 89 MR2 SCs
> 
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