Stolen Vette
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Stolen Vette
I took a Z06 out for a test drive Tuesday night, sales guy called me the next day and said someone stole it off the lot! I was the last driver and sales guy pulled the fuse before we left the lot. I think the dealer closed shortly after I left...what a sad story...I was interested in the vehicle so now he is looking for another...
Racer
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From: Folsom CA
I took a Z06 out for a test drive Tuesday night, sales guy called me the next day and said someone stole it off the lot! I was the last driver and sales guy pulled the fuse before we left the lot. I think the dealer closed shortly after I left...what a sad story...I was interested in the vehicle so now he is looking for another...
Burning Brakes
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Hmmm, that's interesting !!
I'm somewhat of a layman about the electronics, but how would one steal a Vette without a remote? Perhaps, having a 3rd remote and programming it while having the vehicle on the test drive???
But, I thought the remotes could not be ordered unless providing proof of ownership....VIN???
Any of you techno wizz's???
I'm somewhat of a layman about the electronics, but how would one steal a Vette without a remote? Perhaps, having a 3rd remote and programming it while having the vehicle on the test drive???
But, I thought the remotes could not be ordered unless providing proof of ownership....VIN???
Any of you techno wizz's???
Melting Slicks
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From: Some where in Amerika, sadly watching how is turned into a Socialist Republic.
Sounds like either another salesman sold it, or he did to another buyer that paid more than you offered, is the only explanation I can think of....JMO
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No salesman didnt sell it as he and I have a good relationship. I know the owner of the dealership as well, so no it wasn't an inside job that I know of... all the vettes are inside now
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Hmmm, that's interesting !!
I'm somewhat of a layman about the electronics, but how would one steal a Vette without a remote? Perhaps, having a 3rd remote and programming it while having the vehicle on the test drive???
But, I thought the remotes could not be ordered unless providing proof of ownership....VIN???
Any of you techno wizz's???
I'm somewhat of a layman about the electronics, but how would one steal a Vette without a remote? Perhaps, having a 3rd remote and programming it while having the vehicle on the test drive???
But, I thought the remotes could not be ordered unless providing proof of ownership....VIN???
Any of you techno wizz's???
Keys are a little bit harder to come by as you need theoretically need the VIN and a proof of ownership.
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From: ,fl.Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
a new junior member to the forum comes on here and says I CANT GET INTO MY NEW VETTE MY KEYS ARE LOCKED IN THE CAR ,OR MY BATTEREY IS DEAD HOW DO I GET IN TO POP THE HOOD
then wala a bunch of peeps chime in on how to get in,then you never see another post or comment from them again
then wala a bunch of peeps chime in on how to get in,then you never see another post or comment from them again
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a new junior member to the forum comes on here and says I CANT GET INTO MY NEW VETTE MY KEYS ARE LOCKED IN THE CAR ,OR MY BATTEREY IS DEAD HOW DO I GET IN TO POP THE HOOD then wala a bunch of peeps chime in on how to get in,then you never see another post or comment from them again
then wala a bunch of peeps chime in on how to get in,then you never see another post or comment from them again 
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From: ,fl.Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.