My GPS was stoled!

[edro]

I lock my car 99.99% of the time.
In the rush to leave for Easter weekend, I must have forgotten.

Now my GPS is gone.

On the bright side, they didn't steal my set of Pings in the trunk, or my radio

It just goes to show you... most thieves are opportunistic.

Now I get to shop for a new one!
It's like a forced map upgrade.

BTW, I had a Garmin Nuvi 4.3" 260, but am thinking about switching brands to a TomTom.
Which brand do you prefer?

 

[Anubis]

maps are cheap
and no one steals them

 

[Mo0o]

I usually put mine away after use so it's not obvious i own one.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Anubis
maps are cheap
and no one steals them

i know..my aaa maps are nice and comfy in their seat pocket gathering dust while i use my gps heh

reading a map while driving...thats worse than texting during driving lol

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
I usually put mine away after use so it's not obvious i own one.

This... GPS systems are pretty much good bait to break into your car.. even having the mount visible

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: edro
I lock my car 99.99% of the time.
In the rush to leave for Easter weekend, I must have forgotten.

Now my GPS is gone.

On the bright side, they didn't steal my set of Pings in the trunk, or my radio

It just goes to show you... most thieves are opportunistic.

Now I get to shop for a new one!
It's like a forced map upgrade.

BTW, I had a Garmin Nuvi 4.3" 260, but am thinking about switching brands to a TomTom.
Which brand do you prefer?

Never leave your GPS in your car.
Buy a carrying case and take it with you.

Even if you lock your car, it won't stop them from smashing your windows if they see any sign that such unit is there.

Garmin > TomTom (at the moment).

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: Mo0o
I usually put mine away after use so it's not obvious i own one.

This... GPS systems are pretty much good bait to break into your car.. even having the mount visible

yup this is the one factor that makes built in gps have a reason to exist. constantly removing gps is annoying. asshat thieves...

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Can you buy a GPS that contains a GPS for tracking the stolen GPS?

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: Mo0o
I usually put mine away after use so it's not obvious i own one.

This... GPS systems are pretty much good bait to break into your car.. even having the mount visible

I'm not sure why people would want to mount the GPS to their car which would damage it, block their vents, or leave signs for thieves(ex: suction cup residue) etc....

I use the Garmin bean bag. I hide it under my car seat and bring it out from under if I'm going to use my GPS.

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
Can you buy a GPS that contains a GPS for tracking the stolen GPS?

That would be nice, however I doubt that's available at the consumer level(<$300).
Garmin features a pin # and secret location.

If a thief steals a GPS that has both active, it would be useless for them because they won't be able to use it.
Of course they can always sell on eBay/Craigslist but that's besides the point.

 

[MotF Bane]

Garmin.

I have suction cup marks on the windshield, but I always take it into my house or dorm with me.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo

Originally posted by: Anubis
maps are cheap
and no one steals them

i know..my aaa maps are nice and comfy in their seat pocket gathering dust while i use my gps heh

reading a map while driving...thats worse than texting during driving lol

Sexy female computer voice giving you turn by turn directions, warning of traffic, and showing your path three miles ahead > maps

Anyway, leaving any clue you have a GPS in the car is like putting a sign in your windows saying "Hey! Rob Me!" Leaving your mount on the window, leaving power cords out...any clue that there are any kind of portable electronics in the car invites trouble. Theives only go for sure things.

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: MotF Bane
Garmin.

I have suction cup marks on the windshield, but I always take it into my house or dorm with me.

If they see suction cup residue, they can still smash your windows and assume your GPS is in the glove compartment.
Whether it's actually there or not, you still have to pay for the smashed windows.

Buy this (assuming it's compatible with your Garmin unit).
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
Throw your suction cup away once you buy it. There's no need for them.

 

[nerp]

I've never been one to need a GPS. I find that learning my way around makes driving more enjoyable, especially in places that I'll have to eventually return. I tend to learn routes faster when I'm not having my hand held.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: nerp
I've never been one to need a GPS. I find that learning my way around makes driving more enjoyable, especially in places that I'll have to eventually return. I tend to learn routes faster when I'm not having my hand held.

You don't know what you're missing. We've been to places we would NEVER have gone to because of the GPS. Face it- NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, etc can be downright scary to drive in. If you have someone telling you where to go it makes driving a lot more comfortable.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo

Originally posted by: Anubis
maps are cheap
and no one steals them

i know..my aaa maps are nice and comfy in their seat pocket gathering dust while i use my gps heh

reading a map while driving...thats worse than texting during driving lol

turn by turn direction ?? hmmm??

 

[shocksyde]

Originally posted by: Lothar

Originally posted by: MotF Bane
Garmin.

I have suction cup marks on the windshield, but I always take it into my house or dorm with me.

If they see suction cup residue, they can still smash your windows and assume your GPS is in the glove compartment.
Whether it's actually there or not, you still have to pay for the smashed windows.

Buy this (assuming it's compatible with your Garmin unit).
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
Throw your suction cup away once you buy it. There's no need for them.

That friction mount is awesome! I had one until freakin' valets stole my GPS/mount that was in my locked glovebox. Those hookers.

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: nerp
I've never been one to need a GPS. I find that learning my way around makes driving more enjoyable, especially in places that I'll have to eventually return. I tend to learn routes faster when I'm not having my hand held.

What if you're driving to a new place you don't know?
Are you saying you don't use a GPS, print mapquest/google maps, or ask people for directions?
You just get in the car and drive to experience?

I have one because of the traffic features.
I don't want to sit in traffic for 30 minutes to 2 hours when I can avoid it.

I also use my GPS to document mileage for business expense in mapsource.

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: shocksyde

Originally posted by: Lothar

Originally posted by: MotF Bane
Garmin.

I have suction cup marks on the windshield, but I always take it into my house or dorm with me.

If they see suction cup residue, they can still smash your windows and assume your GPS is in the glove compartment.
Whether it's actually there or not, you still have to pay for the smashed windows.

Buy this (assuming it's compatible with your Garmin unit).
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
Throw your suction cup away once you buy it. There's no need for them.

That friction mount is awesome! I had one until freakin' valets stole my GPS/mount that was in my locked glovebox. Those hookers.

Buy this and carry your GPS in it with you.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

I don't leave my GPS in the car if I'm not using it.

Also, stop leaving important things in your glove compartment. That's the 1st place thieves will always go for. After that, they will probably go for the arm rest.
I keep the friction mount under my car seat.

 

[HannibalX]

In dash GPS systems can be stolen too.

I have a portable unit, I don't leave it in the car. The mount pops off in half a second, why leave it?

 

[IEC]

It would be nice if stuff like this didn't happen, but having lived in Durham for 4 years now I've heard just about everything when it comes to theft and robbery...

 

[nerp]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: nerp
I've never been one to need a GPS. I find that learning my way around makes driving more enjoyable, especially in places that I'll have to eventually return. I tend to learn routes faster when I'm not having my hand held.

You don't know what you're missing. We've been to places we would NEVER have gone to because of the GPS. Face it- NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, etc can be downright scary to drive in. If you have someone telling you where to go it makes driving a lot more comfortable.

I've driven in all those cities. Not really that big of a problem. I know NYC well. I know Boston in and out because I lived there. And cities like Atlanta are quite easy since they're very structured and organized.

Nothing is more obvious than Phoenix. Where am I? Look at sign. Oh. I'm exactly "here"

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: iFX
In dash GPS systems can be stolen too.

I have a portable unit, I don't leave it in the car. The mount pops off in half a second, why leave it?

Yep.
I don't understand why peope go through the process of mounting which won't do achieve anything except block(or possibly damage) vents, or some other part of the car in the process.

http://www.gpspassion.com/foru...pic.asp?TOPIC_ID=46749
I laugh everytime I see that thread with their mount pics.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: Mo0o
I usually put mine away after use so it's not obvious i own one.

This... GPS systems are pretty much good bait to break into your car.. even having the mount visible

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: edro
I lock my car 99.99% of the time.
In the rush to leave for Easter weekend, I must have forgotten.

Now my GPS is gone.

On the bright side, they didn't steal my set of Pings in the trunk, or my radio

It just goes to show you... most thieves are opportunistic.

Now I get to shop for a new one!
It's like a forced map upgrade.

BTW, I had a Garmin Nuvi 4.3" 260, but am thinking about switching brands to a TomTom.
Which brand do you prefer?

i like my tomtom a lot, but i never leave it out in plain view, and....... i always lock my car doors wherever i am. it's just too easy to with a wireless key fob.