Ferrari theft risk

Man I could not bring myself to park a Ferrari in a shopping center parking lot. In NJ anyway, that's asking for trouble.

 

My insurance agent told me that Ferrari theft is very low. Too easy to spot and get caught. There just aren't many on the road.

Most common cars that are stolen are the ones that you see lots of every day and can get easily lost in the crowd.

That said, I sould park in a conspicuous place where it would be noticed if someone were trying to steal the car.

Of course, it depends on where you live. we don't have many chop shops in Aspen. New York and larger cities would be a real concern for me. If there is a chop shop close by that would be a risk.

Before you park Remember the movie: Gone in 60 Seconds

Here's the list of cars they stole-

The list of cars
With their codenames (in the remake), is as follows:

1999 Aston Martin DB7 - Mary
1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato - Barbara
1999 Bentley Arnage - Bernadene
1999 Bentley Azure - Laura
1964 Bentley Continental - Alma
1959 Cadillac El Dorado - Madeline
1958 Cadillac El Dorado Brougham - Patricia
1999 Cadillac Escalade - Carol
2000 Cadillac El Dorado STS (El Dorado Touring Coupe) - Daniela
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - Stefanie
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Erin
1953 Chevrolet Corvette - Pamela
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L71 or L88 - Lindsey
1971 DeTomaso Pantera - Kate
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona- Vanessa
1998 Dodge Viper Coupe GTS - Denise
1995 Ferrari 355 B - Diane
1997 Ferrari 355 F1 - Trisha
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 - Nadine
1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello - Angelina
1987 Ferrari Testarossa - Rose
2000 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition - Anne
1957 Ford T-Bird - Sharon (List provided a 1956 Ford Thunderbird)
2000 GMC Yukon - Megan
1999 HumVee 2-Door Pickup - Tracy
1999 Infiniti Q45 - Rachel
1994 Jaguar XJ220 - Stacey
1999 Jaguar XJR - Deborah
1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 - Gina
1999 Lexus LS 400 - Hillary
1999 Lincoln Navigator - Kimberley
1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL/Gullwing - Dorothy
1999 Mercedes Benz CL 500 - Donna
1999 Mercedes Benz S 600 - Samantha
1998 Mercedes Benz SL 600 - Ellen
1950 Mercury Custom - Gabriela
1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda - Shannon
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner - Jessica
1965 Pontiac GTO - Susan
1999 Porsche 996 - Tina
2000 Porsche Boxster - Marsha
1961 Porsche 356B Speedster - Natalie
1988 Porsche 959 - Virginia
1997 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo - Tanya
2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Stretch limousine - Grace
1966 Shelby AC Cobra - Ashley
1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500 - Eleanor
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser - Cathy
1998 Toyota Supra Turbo - Lynn
2000 Volvo S80 T6 - Lisa

Sleep well.

 

SOURCE: STATE FARM

IN ORDER-

1991 Honda Accord
1995 Honda Civic
1989 Toyota Camry
1994 Dodge Caravan
1994 Nissan Sentra
1997 Ford F150 Series
1990 Acura Integra
1986 Toyota Pickup
1993 Saturn SL
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup

SLEEP WELL.

 

Everytime I see a parking valet I think of the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

As a result, I try to park my own car whenever possible.

How many valet parkers could even start a Ferrari with an F1 transmission? I shudder to even think about it.

Saying: Nobody will take care of your stuff like you will.
Now, go take on the day.

 

Jeff,

Ferrari?

Parking Lots?

Have you lost your marbles?

Don't do it.

Get a Ford Focus!

 

Stolen no...but..

I have had Ferraris of mine Vandalized here in Scottsdale. It's happened 3 times. Twice in shopping center parking lots and once in a hotel parking lot.

 

I worry less about theft than vandalism. People are jealous or if young, showing off, and even if innocent and just wanting to take a look, take too close a look with a key or other metal object banging against the car. Alsmost every time I park in "public" I find new fingerprints on the car. Parking lots are for cars you can forget about. Best

 

True. Its also really loud so its easy to hear and locate!

I also have read this somewhere that if your car is has a manual transmission, other theives are not even going to bother thinking about stealing it because they don't know how to drive stick. They might not even have a clue to start it.

Now, if you're still worried you might as well give LoJack a call! I have never tried it but it looks decent.

 

Very true.

I can see the finger prints on the windows.

 

Perhaps you need to use a lockable car cover or move.

Nobody has ever messed with my Ferraris and have owned them for 6 years.

Got to keep the world safe for Skiing and sports cars.

 

there is no market for used ferrari parts.
doubt ur car will get jacked unless its in areas such as Harlem

 

Why did they steal these cars? What makes them so special?

 

I'd love to move. Hows Aspen?! I'd love to live there!

 

I remember years ago when I had a 355, my dad was trying to tell me that my Ferrari might be at high risk for being stolen, etc. etc. Meanwhile, he's driving a 92 Honda Accord I explained to him his car was probably 20 times, if not 100 times, more prone to being stolen. He still probably doesn't believe me

Ferraris are safer, because it's a small community. If you steal a honda, you can chop it up and sell the parts all over LA, etc. If you steal a ferrari 360 and try to part it out, it will stand out like a sore thumb.

I think the big risk to a Ferrari is if some International ring grabbed it, stuck it in a shipping container and shipped it over to the Middle East or something. Then you'd be screwed. But short of that, I doubt you have to worry much.

Ray

 

is that why we still don't see you at SR??????? LOL