Miata Mailing List: February 1996, Message #173
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   From: dherr@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Dennis J. HeRR)
Subject: Re: Top Slashed..
   Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 17:17:57 -0500

>Miateers,
>
>> Bottom line: if you top is going to be slashed it is just going to
>> happen. It is unfortunate, but true. You may as well lock the car
>> to prevent additonal crimes.
>
>I disagree with this school of thought and align my self with the previous.
>
>In the parking area of our office building, I park my car where I can see
>i from my office window (I know not everybody has that advantage) and I
>leave my doors unlocked with the alarm.  Then I HOPE that they will try
>doors before they cut the top so that they attract attention before they
>start the dirty deed of slashing.
>
>I do agree that there will be cases where damage is done for spite and
>not gain, but I think that will depend on the environment where your car
>is parked.  There are distinct areas where thieves will be attracted to a
>lot of expensive cars potentially filled with valuables.  There are also
>areas where you will find folks that are really jealous of your good
>taste and your ability to satisfy it.  The best defense is to think about
>where you're parking your car.

One good solution is get a hard top and use it accordingly. :)

 Dennis (^_^;

          '89 BMW 525i - White, only when I need it.
  /\_/\   '89 RX-7     - Red,   too many tickets to keep it.
 ( - - )  '92 MX-5     - Red,   too much fun to worry 'bout tickets.
 ==_Y_==  Dennis J. HeRR (dherr@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU)
   `-'    Momo chan '92 red w/ Low profile headlight & Carbon Fibre parts
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