I suppose if they knew the car well enough, they could bring their own aftermarket ECU (Mugen, Spoon, etc...)which would negate the immobilizer...
Certainly, the average theif wouldn't have access to such equipment.

 

I think almost any convertible on the list would get the same ratings. What does Porsche do to make the car more theft proof than what Honda does?? The nature of the type of car makes it easy for thieves to access it.

 

Can anyone recommend a security system with an installation that isn't too time consuming, a reasonable price, and that works in conjunction with the remote system? Thanks.

 

I happen to recall a post from last year. An owner had his S2K only 4 days when an attempt was made to steal it. The thieves basically destroyed the steering column, but could NOT get the engine started.

Kanaga,

I would recomend Lojack alarm system for peace of mind. I think the WEB site is www.lojack.com. It has a transmitter which allows the police to track your car if it is stolen. Unfortunately, it is not available in Hawaii or in many other states.

 

What are the pros/cons regarding the Honda factory security system sold on "handa-accessories.com"? Thanks.

 

My S2000 was stolen and recovered with the seats missing. They knew exactly what they were doing and knew how to turn off the immobilizer. Apparently, this is not hard to do, as at my honda shop, there were 2 others with their seats missing.

It costs about $8000 to replace the seats and though I am insured, I can tell you that it is an incredible hassle to deal with.

I would strongly suggest an aftermarket alarm, preferrably one that can page you if the car is broken into.

 

8000!?!?! is that a typo?!?! please tell me it is 800!

 

Ask your insurance agent. Mine gives a 10% discount off the comprehensive premium for the immobilizer alone. So it must help quite a bit, considering all the things comprehensive covers.

 

Mine is Satelitte tracked. Anywhere on the Australian Eastern Seaboard, I can know the location of my car, unless it's more than one storey under ground.

Re: the Miata vs S2000 question? A group of friends and I went to do feed some homeless people. 4 cars all together:

1) My S2000, $10,000 of Camera and Laptop equipment in the boot
2) Pulsar
3) Subaru Impreza RX
4) Mirage, with a CD deck and speakers.

They chose to break into the mirage. They tried to hotwire it, as evident from the tampering around the key. They couldn't so they just ripped out the deck and even left the speakers there. I guess the alarm scared him off.

I think the majority of thieves are after quick and easy kills. Less than 1 in 10 thefts are professional here (Australia). because they recover 9 out of 10 stolen cars, usually dumped somewhere. The other 1 in 10 are rebirthed. They take the compliance plate off a destroyed car, and put it on their stolen car, so it doesn't turn up as stolen. Then they sell it.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by scargo
[B]I happen to recall a post from last year.