Now that the US market is going to be able to buy these cars I wonder how theft rates and vandalism is gonna be?

I'm a current Integra GSR owner and rarely park my car on the street especially in NYC. I know lots of people with ITR's that have gotten stolen or vandalized.

I'm kinda afraid that when i get mine that I still will have to be very cautious as to where I park it.

Anyhows I plan to keep full coverage on the car to protect my investment.

 

This is really a concern with any nice car.
You can try to draw less attention to yourself by removing the wing and debadging it. ALso make sure you don't drive like an *** in the area where you park. When people see you tearing *** through a parking lot or down a street, then see your car parked there later, they are more likely to do something to it.

 

umm lol thats messed up but what i think he is saying is that they will mess with any car even integs...that really sucks i would think about where u park it...try parking in underground garage withe the security cameras shining rite on it

 

Doesn't the car come with a security feature built into the remote keyless entry. It's the chip in the ignition key must be recognized. Does the WRX have this?

 

There is not chip in the key. The WRX does not have that either. You can get the security system upgrade like the WRX has. Its not the greatest, but it is good.

I will be getting a LoJack. At least if it does not work they pay my deductable.

 

Theft and vandalism concerns IMO are a factor of where you frequent in most cases not all. Crime is everywhere obviously but if you park your car in well known bad areas.

Most of my travels for a daily driver are from home(garage) to work(garage) in a decent area so I am not as concerned. Besides it will be insured and is replaceable....no need to drive in fear.

If you have ever had a car stolen it is a real PIA...especially if they find it. Most STi's will be parts cars I am guessing or joy ridden by kids...so good security measures should alleviate the latter. For the first I read that there are small dots engraved on all the parts....to prevent the first.

-Jeff
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