Is my Mustang GT worth stealing?

2001ragtop · 06-19-2010, 03:39 PM

I have an old Yellow 2001 mustang GT convertible. I recently decided to drive it to work. Within 2 days i noticed the keyhole on the door has been destroyed by someone shoving a screwdriver into it and I assume trying to steal the car. This hasn't happened to me before. I am still a little in shock.

Question: Is a 2001 (very old) mustang REALLY worth stealing?

I have read the stories of the guys with new Camaros being vandalized. This sucks. I am going to fix the door keylock cylinder though. I was super angry but now I am just numb. Kinda glad the only muscle-car I have is this one and not a new one due to stuff like this happening.

ArkySS · 06-19-2010, 03:48 PM

No one ever said criminals were smart bro. Hate it for you regardless of high dollar car or not. It's your personal property. Hopefully they will try and steal from the wrong redneck Texan!

*DGthe3* · 06-19-2010, 04:06 PM

I wouldn't call an '01 "very old" and its still probably worth stealing, if nothing else than to go for a joy ride. We're not talking about a 1977 Mustang II here ..

SleepWarz · 06-19-2010, 05:21 PM

yer lucky they didnt go through the top

305pride · 06-19-2010, 10:14 PM

my 1995 is old, and if you have an attractive car, im sure some one out there might want it.

syr74 · 06-20-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I wouldn't call an '01 "very old" and its still probably worth stealing, if nothing else than to go for a joy ride. We're not talking about a 1977 Mustang II here ..

Exactly, I think it's all perception, and when you're really young a ten year old car seems old and a 20 year old car seems like an antique from another era.

2001ragtop · 06-22-2010, 12:50 PM

Someone told me they probably wanted my car for parts too and I had not thought about that. engine, transmission, etc. My car also looks brand new. except for one dent i never fixed. I guess it's not really that old. I just didn't think i would need a car alarm. Guess I better get one.

RedJewel2SS · 06-22-2010, 01:00 PM

it is only worth stealing to take to a junkyard and sell for scrap metal!!!

a_Username · 06-22-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

it is only worth stealing to take to a junkyard and sell for scrap metal!!!

Really? A guy has his car stolen and this is your response?

*DGthe3* · 06-22-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

it is only worth stealing to take to a junkyard and sell for scrap metal!!!

nope, General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion is the proper forum on the site to discuss such things.

RedJewel2SS · 06-22-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

nope, General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion is the proper forum on the site to discuss such things.

i was refering to the fact this is a camaro forum and he's asking us if a mustang is worth stealing... he's askin the wrong people

02 WS6 TA · 06-22-2010, 03:45 PM

Yep, sure is. If it ain't bolted down, some jackass somewhere will take it. Even then, somebody will unbolt it. I've seen lots worse stolen than an '01 GT, fo sho. As said previously, thankfully they didn't cut the top... I had some idiot do that to a Cutlass 'vert many years back to steal a few cassette tapes. Here's the kicker- The car was UNLOCKED.

*DGthe3* · 06-22-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

i was refering to the fact this is a camaro forum and he's asking us if a mustang is worth stealing... he's askin the wrong people

For the most part, people seem to have given honest and unbiased responses to the question. So I'd disagree that we're the wrong people to ask.

02 WS6 TA · 06-22-2010, 04:01 PM

I smell what RedJewel is cookin' there.

Hahahaha... I wouldn't steal a Mustang either, but probably from morbid fear it would break down on the getaway run and I'd be caught.

Just kidding, just kidding... I hate a thief.

06-19-2010, 03:39 PM	#1
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	Is my Mustang GT worth stealing? I have an old Yellow 2001 mustang GT convertible. I recently decided to drive it to work. Within 2 days i noticed the keyhole on the door has been destroyed by someone shoving a screwdriver into it and I assume trying to steal the car. This hasn't happened to me before. I am still a little in shock. Question: Is a 2001 (very old) mustang REALLY worth stealing? I have read the stories of the guys with new Camaros being vandalized. This sucks. I am going to fix the door keylock cylinder though. I was super angry but now I am just numb. Kinda glad the only muscle-car I have is this one and not a new one due to stuff like this happening. Last edited by 2001ragtop; 06-19-2010 at 04:01 PM.

06-19-2010, 03:48 PM	#2
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	No one ever said criminals were smart bro. Hate it for you regardless of high dollar car or not. It's your personal property. Hopefully they will try and steal from the wrong redneck Texan! __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

06-19-2010, 04:06 PM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I wouldn't call an '01 "very old" and its still probably worth stealing, if nothing else than to go for a joy ride. We're not talking about a 1977 Mustang II here .. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

06-19-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	my 1995 is old, and if you have an attractive car, im sure some one out there might want it. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

06-22-2010, 01:00 PM	#8
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	it is only worth stealing to take to a junkyard and sell for scrap metal!!! __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

06-19-2010, 05:21 PM	#4
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	yer lucky they didnt go through the top

06-22-2010, 12:50 PM	#7
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	Someone told me they probably wanted my car for parts too and I had not thought about that. engine, transmission, etc. My car also looks brand new. except for one dent i never fixed. I guess it's not really that old. I just didn't think i would need a car alarm. Guess I better get one.

06-22-2010, 03:45 PM	#12
02 WS6 TA Account Suspended Drives: GM Stuff Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 727	Yep, sure is. If it ain't bolted down, some jackass somewhere will take it. Even then, somebody will unbolt it. I've seen lots worse stolen than an '01 GT, fo sho. As said previously, thankfully they didn't cut the top... I had some idiot do that to a Cutlass 'vert many years back to steal a few cassette tapes. Here's the kicker- The car was UNLOCKED.

06-22-2010, 04:01 PM	#14
02 WS6 TA Account Suspended Drives: GM Stuff Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 727	I smell what RedJewel is cookin' there. Hahahaha... I wouldn't steal a Mustang either, but probably from morbid fear it would break down on the getaway run and I'd be caught. Just kidding, just kidding... I hate a thief.

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