STOLEN -- Ghia was gone this morning.

gatorjos

Out of a locked garage. Filed the report and waiting to hear back from my insurance tomorrow. The cop I spoke with thought it was likely on its way out of the country already. I'm still holding hope it will turn up somehow.

I have comprehensive with Geico, but I guess it all depends what they evaluate it at...

Anybody have experience with this? I've never had my car stolen, so any tips are welcome.

Thanks,

Jos

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Ghiaddict · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject:

Jos, that really sucks! Sad

I'm hoping you'll get her back.
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EZGZ · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject:

thats terrible.

Hang in there maybe you will get lucky for christmas

I'm reminded of the movie "GONE IN 60 SECONDS"

I guess it isn't just in the movies.

Keep us posted. May the fleas of thousand camels infest the MF that stole it.
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SkrapMetal · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject:

I couldn't even imagine something like that happening to me. I'm really sorry to hear it and I know how sick you must feel. I sure hope someone signed you up for Overhaulin.
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Cobey · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject:

hpw · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject:

58lolight · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject:

I hope you get it back!!! Good luck!!

Rich

gatorjos · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the support guys -- Thinking I won't be on Overhaulin' or Pimp My Ride -- It was pretty pimped out already -- that's probably why it's gone.

Vince,

Thanks for all your help over the years man. My doors came from you and and lots of other parts, not to speak of the Ghia hotline you answered when I had no clue what chrome trim piece to use, or how to adjust my door gap. I've got some great B&W shots of your back yard I'll have to digitize some time.

Anyway -- maybe she'll be back soon -- we'll see.
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Previous romances:
1972 Ghia cabriolet (full body-off restoration -- stolen after five years of ownership)
2004 Passat 1.8T (manual)

http://21stcenturyhobo.com

Aiko · Samba Member Joined: July 11, 2007 Posts: 476

RMCLARKSON · Samba Member Joined: February 05, 2006 Posts: 366

I am sorry to hear your loss. I am up in No Cal I will keep my eyes open Because you have a unique car I would put out flyers. Maybe someone would call you. Check Craigs List and Ebay. I hope you get it back. Seemes like a sweet ride.

Everyone should think about getting Guidepoint trackers for there cars that why if they are stolen the police just show up and track it. Plus they have a guarantee up to $7000. Sorry I work in a car delaership: but in this case it would work.

Cobey · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:07 pm Post subject:

Wiggy · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:04 am Post subject:

Is this a daily driver, if not, you really should not use your normal insurance company, as they will likely screw you.

Use a company like hagerty or grundy, then you just insure the car for a stated value. If you say the car is work $10k, and they agree, you insure it at $10k. Then if something happens to it, there is no discussion, you get $10k.

Really sucks bro.
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Bart Dunn · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:46 am Post subject:

I went through this a few years ago...maybe some of my experiences would help:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=363283&highlight=#363283

Good luck--I really hate that, especially the part about how only another enthusiast would take your car. What an asshole.
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copellos · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

dude that totaly blows.
post the pic for us on vwswap.com
so we can keep watch for it .

!@#%% heads deserve a rat trap in the crotch .

Mad

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dwayne prince · Samba Member Joined: November 06, 2004 Posts: 434

i hope you find your ride and when you do i hope you find thepos who stole it sitting in the drivers seat.do us all a favor when you do and kick his(or her) ass so bad that people will wonder about the sanity of vw owners and leave our stuff alone.hopefully your insurance won't screw you over and will take some of the sting out of it.my theory is if you want something get a j.o.b. and buy it,everything has a price even if its high.if the thief is reading this-YOU SUCK and turn yourself in ,go to jail and get a wife named bubba while your in there. i'll keep a lookout on this end of the country for it in the meantime,we get alot of california cars here

TUDrewser · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:00 pm Post subject:

kasparkat · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject: Geico

I had Geico insurance until they told me that they will give me what they determine the value of my car to be. Not necessarily the true value. Mine is not a convertible and they were only going to give me $1500 for it. It is a '72 as well. I am with Haggerty now. Good luck.
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gatorjos · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:08 pm Post subject:

I talked to Geico today, and they said they would have a third party evaluate the car, and then discuss it with me. I've got about $10k worth of receipts, so we'll see how that plays in. I'll keep you guys posted.

Thanks for all the support -- if I catch the thief they will be sorry.
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Previous romances:
1972 Ghia cabriolet (full body-off restoration -- stolen after five years of ownership)
2004 Passat 1.8T (manual)

http://21stcenturyhobo.com

DerekR · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject:

Give them as much info and pics of your car as you can and give them comparable cars to help them come to the right value. Overwhelm them with info to document their file and they will be able to pay you a proper settlement. Most of the time they just need the info so they can satisfy their superiors. Show them that Nada value is not correct.
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Cusser · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject:

A decade ago I was with Metlife through my employer and had comprehensive, but dropped them when they told me my VW was so old it had no value, and they wouldn't pay anything, that it would be a fight, so I quit them. But they readily took my money, the &$#^%*^(*$@%&%^@ crooks!!!
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