C5 theft rate
03-01-2007, 01:30 PM
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C5 theft rate
Anyone know if the theft rate for C5's has reduced substantially or not since the C6 has been here for a couple years? I was told by an insurance guy that most Corvette thefts were done for illegally exporting the cars and maybe joy riding rather than parts like most cars. It would be logical to think that people would want the most current "stolen" model.
03-01-2007, 01:39 PM
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Hummmm...a familiar ring?
Anyone know if the theft rate for C5's has reduced substantially or not since the C6 has been here for a couple years? I was told by an insurance guy that most Corvette thefts were done for illegally exporting the cars and maybe joy riding rather than parts like most cars. It would be logical to think that people would want the most current "stolen" model.
03-01-2007, 01:49 PM
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I think the vast majority of 'regular' people (including joy-riders) still couldn't tell the difference between c5 and c6; i'm guessing they just see shiny corvette and lump 'em both into category of 'shiny vette'
and away they go...
and away they go...
03-01-2007, 01:53 PM
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I don't know about the theft rate... I was under the impression that it's low because of the high profile of the car, parts aren't as in demand/or as $$$ as imports, etc.
Besides, a lot of the suspension parts of the C5 and C6 are interchangeable... not that different. The have some of the same part #'s even...
I have insurance, Lo-Jack, a pager alarm.. and if all else fails, I'll take my pick of one of these...
Besides, a lot of the suspension parts of the C5 and C6 are interchangeable... not that different. The have some of the same part #'s even...
I have insurance, Lo-Jack, a pager alarm.. and if all else fails, I'll take my pick of one of these...
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03-01-2007, 02:26 PM
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The theft rate among C5s here in Mass is very low. The Corvette is among the bottom of the list every year.
03-01-2007, 02:28 PM
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Dave, nice collection!! I'll post pics of mine later (Glock 23C w/3lb trigger, trijicon sights, lasermax, etc.; Benelli M4 LE; and Franchi Renaissance Elite; purchasing a Stag LH 6.8mm AR soon)... 
If I were LE, I'd be buying ALL KINDS of fancier toys, like a Glock 18, Barrett M107CQ, and M4A1, etc., etc..
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03-01-2007, 02:35 PM
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Dave, nice collection!! I'll post pics of mine later (Glock 23C w/3lb trigger, trijicon sights, lasermax, etc.; Benelli M4 LE; and Franchi Renaissance Elite; purchasing a Stag LH .608 AR soon)... If I were LE, I'd be buying ALL KINDS of fancier toys, like a Glock 18, Barrett M107CQ, and M4A1, etc., etc.. 
I added a couple since I took that shot... but I sure would like to see the ones you mentioned 
03-01-2007, 02:37 PM
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Dave, nice collection!! I'll post pics of mine later (Glock 23C w/3lb trigger, trijicon sights, lasermax, etc.; Benelli M4 LE; and Franchi Renaissance Elite; purchasing a Stag LH .608 AR soon)... If I were LE, I'd be buying ALL KINDS of fancier toys, like a Glock 18, Barrett M107CQ, and M4A1, etc., etc..
03-01-2007, 02:55 PM
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I'm quite familiar with the law... 
Unless I'm going to become a dealer and solicit LE letters requesting sample weapons which I could then use to purchase recently manufactured items such as M4A1 (post-ban), MP5 (very few pre-ban), and M240G (post-ban), just to name a few of the toys I'd like to have, I can't do it. Since I don't really plan to be in the arms dealing business now that I'm staying in the military, doing so for the purpose of my own toy collection would be illegal.... 
Unless I'm going to become a dealer and solicit LE letters requesting sample weapons which I could then use to purchase recently manufactured items such as M4A1 (post-ban), MP5 (very few pre-ban), and M240G (post-ban), just to name a few of the toys I'd like to have, I can't do it. Since I don't really plan to be in the arms dealing business now that I'm staying in the military, doing so for the purpose of my own toy collection would be illegal....
03-01-2007, 03:05 PM
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I'm quite familiar with the law... Unless I'm going to become a dealer and solicit LE letters requesting sample weapons which I could then use to purchase recently manufactured items such as M4A1 (post-ban), MP5 (very few pre-ban), and M240G (post-ban), just to name a few of the toys I'd like to have, I can't do it. Since I don't really plan to be in the arms dealing business now that I'm staying in the military, doing so for the purpose of my own toy collection would be illegal....
Unless I'm going to become a dealer and solicit LE letters requesting sample weapons which I could then use to purchase recently manufactured items such as M4A1 (post-ban), MP5 (very few pre-ban), and M240G (post-ban), just to name a few of the toys I'd like to have, I can't do it. Since I don't really plan to be in the arms dealing business now that I'm staying in the military, doing so for the purpose of my own toy collection would be illegal.... 
Now, back to the original posting
