Unsuccessful breakin attempt.. :(

janus77 · 08-18-2009, 07:53 PM

So i walked out to my car this morning, and someone had stuck a screwdriver into the drivers side door lock.

As far as i can tell they didn't get in, I don't recal hearing an alarm go off, my ipod's still in there..

Annoying, arrgh. Am in the process of moving to a new place with a garage, for the next few weeks i need to park it on the street though.

Xin1120 · 08-18-2009, 08:04 PM

sleep in the car

Taymaishu · 08-18-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by janus77

So i walked out to my car this morning, and someone had stuck a screwdriver into the drivers side door lock.

As far as i can tell they didn't get in, I don't recal hearing an alarm go off, my ipod's still in there..

Annoying, arrgh. Am in the process of moving to a new place with a garage, for the next few weeks i need to park it on the street though.

Damn

But seriously how stupid can people be.....

Trying to jimmy a BMW door with a flathead screwdriver?

You're doing it wrong.

My first WRX was broken into - accidently left the boot unlocked

Then, the little kiddies tried to set fire to the car by lighting 3 fires - front passenger seat, rear seat in the middle and in the boot...But the goose (obviously failed year 10 Science, or most probably hadn't even made it to Year 10 yet) closed all the doors so the fire didn'te breath and just melted the plastic boot lining. On top of that, i had woolen seat covers in the front so the fire went nowhere.

The car was still written off, but only because the fumes from the plastic were toxic!

Hind · 08-18-2009, 08:24 PM

srry to hear that... check for fingerprints

janus77 · 08-18-2009, 09:24 PM

might keep a crow bar by the front door in case i catch anyone making another attempt.

Zuzu · 08-18-2009, 10:11 PM

Sorry to hear that janus..Hope the damage isnt too extensive.

20 odd years ago I had someone try to break into my 1988/323i and they actually cut out the entire door handle with some type of chisel/cutters..

Just left a gapping hole where the door handle was..

d3syd · 08-19-2009, 02:26 AM

That is bad news. Bastards. Hope the damage is minimal :-/

wkthyk · 08-19-2009, 02:43 AM

years ago my skyline was suffered by an unsuccessful breakin too, driverside door around handle was badly damaged and at the end I have to replace the whole driverside door. I'd rather they just break the window...

bc201 · 08-19-2009, 02:54 AM

Sorry to hear that.

2 years ago, someone smashed my right side rear window of my 325i sedan. It was parked at Macquarie Street in Sydney around 7pm. I was so stupid to left my backpack behind driver seat and think window so dark that no one can see it's there. Come back in an hour and my backpack with my work documents gone.. as well as my $3xx window.

Taymaishu · 08-19-2009, 03:44 AM

Just as a question Janus - what suburb are you in? There have been heaps of cases of this happening on the northern beaches lately, but to WRX's, Lancers and other ricers.

jono0309 · 08-19-2009, 07:19 AM

What scum bags man.
You really got to garage BMWs as you get those grubs out there ready to do some nasty to lovely cars they wish they could have!
Sorry to hear about that man.
Glad to hear your moving the beemer into a garage.Cheers

sparoz · 08-19-2009, 08:36 AM

Not teaching anyone how to do it, but the most effective way is to break the window. My brother's car was inside two layers of security door and was still managed to have their 3er's window smashed.

takahashi · 08-19-2009, 07:27 PM

Sorry to hear that...

but why leaving the iPod for them to steal?

Zuzu · 08-19-2009, 07:39 PM

I never ever leave anything visible in the car when attended...

janus77 · 08-19-2009, 07:45 PM

am in Balmain, ipod's in the little pouch under the arm rest.. can't be arsed taking it out every time i get in and out of the car (it's not visible from outside).

I found the external part of the door lock on the ground next to the car the other day, didn't even realise what it was, threw it on the kerb thinking it was some random peice of metal.. now i know

Anyway, since it's a work vehicle, looks like they'll pay the insurance excess, am just not sure since it's registered with work, but with me as the driver, will it effect my premiums?

Zuzu · 08-19-2009, 07:50 PM

All depends on the insurance structure that your work has in place..

If each vehicle has a nominated driver or an overall insurance.

Taymaishu · 08-19-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by janus77

Anyway, since it's a work vehicle, looks like they'll pay the insurance excess, am just not sure since it's registered with work, but with me as the driver, will it effect my premiums?

Very interesting.

My personal comprehensive with GIO specifically stated that i needed a "Name and Address of Person Responsible for any damage" to the vehicle.

Since it was broken into and torched, and the police didn't get any prints, we couldn't get the address.

After a heated discussion with GIO, they waived the excess and i kept my NCD Rating 1.

05C4R · 08-19-2009, 09:00 PM

>>As far as i can tell they didn't get in, I don't recal hearing an alarm go off, my ipod's still in there..>>

did you get an alarm fitted by bmw?

if nothing was visible then the thief may have wanted the car. thief must have fallen for the 1er, thief could be in love with your car! thief may be eyeing it off every night, your car could be having an affair.

i would check if the insurance company thinks your 1er is garaged?

bc201 · 08-28-2009, 04:00 AM

Just got the price for installing an alarm into my 135i vert. $2200!!!
Can anyone tell me what so special about the alarm?

Timbo · 08-28-2009, 04:37 AM

it's got a BMW badge on it?

jono0309 · 08-28-2009, 04:39 AM

hey bc,

I think BMW don't included an alarm because the vehicle is already very secure with its laser key technology...the only way to steal the car is to have the key...
If they were desperate to break into the car they'd smash the window if they wanted something inside...

Some people are so stupid they'll do anything.

Lester · 08-28-2009, 05:53 AM

They are not stupid, it's just that crack cocaine has destroyed 1/2 of their brains. The half that is remaining is only concerned with figuring out how to get $20 for the next fix. It's too bad really.

08-18-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Unsuccessful breakin attempt.. :( So i walked out to my car this morning, and someone had stuck a screwdriver into the drivers side door lock. As far as i can tell they didn't get in, I don't recal hearing an alarm go off, my ipod's still in there.. Annoying, arrgh. Am in the process of moving to a new place with a garage, for the next few weeks i need to park it on the street though. __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	might keep a crow bar by the front door in case i catch anyone making another attempt. __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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08-18-2009, 10:11 PM	#6
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear that janus..Hope the damage isnt too extensive. 20 odd years ago I had someone try to break into my 1988/323i and they actually cut out the entire door handle with some type of chisel/cutters.. Just left a gapping hole where the door handle was..
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08-19-2009, 02:26 AM	#7
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	That is bad news. Bastards. Hope the damage is minimal :-/ __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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wkthyk wkthyk 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	years ago my skyline was suffered by an unsuccessful breakin too, driverside door around handle was badly damaged and at the end I have to replace the whole driverside door. I'd rather they just break the window... __________________ 09 BMW135i ; 06-09 Mazda RX8 ; 05-06 Honda City Turbo II ; 03-05 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS25T 4-Door Nismo limited Version ; 01-02 Nissan Silvia S13 ; 99-01 Nissan Skyline R31
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08-19-2009, 02:54 AM	#9
bc201 New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: F31 330i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i E88 [0.00]	Sorry to hear that. 2 years ago, someone smashed my right side rear window of my 325i sedan. It was parked at Macquarie Street in Sydney around 7pm. I was so stupid to left my backpack behind driver seat and think window so dark that no one can see it's there. Come back in an hour and my backpack with my work documents gone.. as well as my $3xx window.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Just as a question Janus - what suburb are you in? There have been heaps of cases of this happening on the northern beaches lately, but to WRX's, Lancers and other ricers.
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08-19-2009, 07:19 AM	#11
jono0309 yeeeeeeeeeah 130i baby! 4 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 130i M Sports Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney-Australia iTrader: (0)	What scum bags man. You really got to garage BMWs as you get those grubs out there ready to do some nasty to lovely cars they wish they could have! Sorry to hear about that man. Glad to hear your moving the beemer into a garage.Cheers
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08-19-2009, 08:36 AM	#12
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Not teaching anyone how to do it, but the most effective way is to break the window. My brother's car was inside two layers of security door and was still managed to have their 3er's window smashed. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear that... but why leaving the iPod for them to steal? __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I never ever leave anything visible in the car when attended...
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08-19-2009, 07:45 PM	#15
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	am in Balmain, ipod's in the little pouch under the arm rest.. can't be arsed taking it out every time i get in and out of the car (it's not visible from outside). I found the external part of the door lock on the ground next to the car the other day, didn't even realise what it was, threw it on the kerb thinking it was some random peice of metal.. now i know Anyway, since it's a work vehicle, looks like they'll pay the insurance excess, am just not sure since it's registered with work, but with me as the driver, will it effect my premiums? __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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08-19-2009, 07:50 PM	#16
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	All depends on the insurance structure that your work has in place.. If each vehicle has a nominated driver or an overall insurance.
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08-19-2009, 09:00 PM	#18
05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	>>As far as i can tell they didn't get in, I don't recal hearing an alarm go off, my ipod's still in there..>> did you get an alarm fitted by bmw? if nothing was visible then the thief may have wanted the car. thief must have fallen for the 1er, thief could be in love with your car! thief may be eyeing it off every night, your car could be having an affair. i would check if the insurance company thinks your 1er is garaged?
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bc201 New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: F31 330i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i E88 [0.00]	Just got the price for installing an alarm into my 135i vert. $2200!!! Can anyone tell me what so special about the alarm?
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Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	it's got a BMW badge on it?
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08-28-2009, 04:39 AM	#21
jono0309 yeeeeeeeeeah 130i baby! 4 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 130i M Sports Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney-Australia iTrader: (0)	hey bc, I think BMW don't included an alarm because the vehicle is already very secure with its laser key technology...the only way to steal the car is to have the key... If they were desperate to break into the car they'd smash the window if they wanted something inside... Some people are so stupid they'll do anything.
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08-28-2009, 05:53 AM	#22
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	They are not stupid, it's just that crack cocaine has destroyed 1/2 of their brains. The half that is remaining is only concerned with figuring out how to get $20 for the next fix. It's too bad really.
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