STUPID QUESTION
 

I know this is a stupid question, but I just bought a TJ soft top
(2000) and was wondering what some of you experienced Jeep owners do
in this situation. Do you even bother to lock the doors on your jeep
when you park it in public, thinking that it will deter most snatch
and grab thieves, or do you leave them unlocked to avoid anyone
cutting or tearing up the vinyl windows to get in. I have debated on
which to do, but have been locking my doors because I live, work, and
play in a relatively safe area and thought that most theives will
avoid making a big scene to get in a car. But what are all of your
thoughts? Thanks!

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

Real Jeeps don't have locks..... just kidding.


My 1989 YJ didn't come with locks.
But that didn't stop a jerk from cutting the back window to try to get my
speakers anyway (he/she didn't get them). The idiot didn't realize there
weren't locks.
Another time I did have someone break into my console, they went through all my
cds, but didn't like my taste in music. They left everything there. They
broke the lock on the console, but it was an easy fix.

If a theif wants something there is no way to stop them, no way at all. Try to
leave everything out of view so you don't temp them.

If you don't want it stolen, a good rule of thumb is to not put it in your
Jeep.

-Mark

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

Real Jeeps don't have locks..... just kidding.


My 1989 YJ didn't come with locks.
But that didn't stop a jerk from cutting the back window to try to get my
speakers anyway (he/she didn't get them). The idiot didn't realize there
weren't locks.
Another time I did have someone break into my console, they went through all my
cds, but didn't like my taste in music. They left everything there. They
broke the lock on the console, but it was an easy fix.

If a theif wants something there is no way to stop them, no way at all. Try to
leave everything out of view so you don't temp them.

If you don't want it stolen, a good rule of thumb is to not put it in your
Jeep.

-Mark

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

Real Jeeps don't have locks..... just kidding.


My 1989 YJ didn't come with locks.
But that didn't stop a jerk from cutting the back window to try to get my
speakers anyway (he/she didn't get them). The idiot didn't realize there
weren't locks.
Another time I did have someone break into my console, they went through all my
cds, but didn't like my taste in music. They left everything there. They
broke the lock on the console, but it was an easy fix.

If a theif wants something there is no way to stop them, no way at all. Try to
leave everything out of view so you don't temp them.

If you don't want it stolen, a good rule of thumb is to not put it in your
Jeep.

-Mark

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

My 88YJ didn't have locks
And locks only keep the honest people out.
:-)

Shane wrote:
> I know this is a stupid question, but I just bought a TJ soft top
> (2000) and was wondering what some of you experienced Jeep owners do
> in this situation. Do you even bother to lock the doors on your jeep
> when you park it in public, thinking that it will deter most snatch
> and grab thieves, or do you leave them unlocked to avoid anyone
> cutting or tearing up the vinyl windows to get in. I have debated on
> which to do, but have been locking my doors because I live, work, and
> play in a relatively safe area and thought that most theives will
> avoid making a big scene to get in a car. But what are all of your
> thoughts? Thanks!

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

My 88YJ didn't have locks
And locks only keep the honest people out.
:-)

Shane wrote:
> I know this is a stupid question, but I just bought a TJ soft top
> (2000) and was wondering what some of you experienced Jeep owners do
> in this situation. Do you even bother to lock the doors on your jeep
> when you park it in public, thinking that it will deter most snatch
> and grab thieves, or do you leave them unlocked to avoid anyone
> cutting or tearing up the vinyl windows to get in. I have debated on
> which to do, but have been locking my doors because I live, work, and
> play in a relatively safe area and thought that most theives will
> avoid making a big scene to get in a car. But what are all of your
> thoughts? Thanks!

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

My 88YJ didn't have locks
And locks only keep the honest people out.
:-)

Shane wrote:
> I know this is a stupid question, but I just bought a TJ soft top
> (2000) and was wondering what some of you experienced Jeep owners do
> in this situation. Do you even bother to lock the doors on your jeep
> when you park it in public, thinking that it will deter most snatch
> and grab thieves, or do you leave them unlocked to avoid anyone
> cutting or tearing up the vinyl windows to get in. I have debated on
> which to do, but have been locking my doors because I live, work, and
> play in a relatively safe area and thought that most theives will
> avoid making a big scene to get in a car. But what are all of your
> thoughts? Thanks!

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

LEAVE NOTHING INSIDE. Nothing. And do not lock the doors.

In 6 years of having a CJ, the only thing that has been removed from my Jeep
is a flashlight. And, it was removed while I was at a rock crawling
championship. Who woulda thunk that people that do what I do would also
steal stuff from a Jeep?







"Shane" <no1volzfan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8e19a2af.0312030657.4eaa4142@posting.google.c om...
> I know this is a stupid question, but I just bought a TJ soft top
> (2000) and was wondering what some of you experienced Jeep owners do
> in this situation. Do you even bother to lock the doors on your jeep
> when you park it in public, thinking that it will deter most snatch
> and grab thieves, or do you leave them unlocked to avoid anyone
> cutting or tearing up the vinyl windows to get in. I have debated on
> which to do, but have been locking my doors because I live, work, and
> play in a relatively safe area and thought that most theives will
> avoid making a big scene to get in a car. But what are all of your
> thoughts? Thanks!

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

LEAVE NOTHING INSIDE. Nothing. And do not lock the doors.

In 6 years of having a CJ, the only thing that has been removed from my Jeep
is a flashlight. And, it was removed while I was at a rock crawling
championship. Who woulda thunk that people that do what I do would also
steal stuff from a Jeep?







"Shane" <no1volzfan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8e19a2af.0312030657.4eaa4142@posting.google.c om...
> I know this is a stupid question, but I just bought a TJ soft top
> (2000) and was wondering what some of you experienced Jeep owners do
> in this situation. Do you even bother to lock the doors on your jeep
> when you park it in public, thinking that it will deter most snatch
> and grab thieves, or do you leave them unlocked to avoid anyone
> cutting or tearing up the vinyl windows to get in. I have debated on
> which to do, but have been locking my doors because I live, work, and
> play in a relatively safe area and thought that most theives will
> avoid making a big scene to get in a car. But what are all of your
> thoughts? Thanks!

Re: STUPID QUESTION
 

LEAVE NOTHING INSIDE. Nothing. And do not lock the doors.

In 6 years of having a CJ, the only thing that has been removed from my Jeep
is a flashlight. And, it was removed while I was at a rock crawling
championship. Who woulda thunk that people that do what I do would also
steal stuff from a Jeep?







"Shane" <no1volzfan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8e19a2af.0312030657.4eaa4142@posting.google.c om...
> I know this is a stupid question, but I just bought a TJ soft top
> (2000) and was wondering what some of you experienced Jeep owners do
> in this situation. Do you even bother to lock the doors on your jeep
> when you park it in public, thinking that it will deter most snatch
> and grab thieves, or do you leave them unlocked to avoid anyone
> cutting or tearing up the vinyl windows to get in. I have debated on
> which to do, but have been locking my doors because I live, work, and
> play in a relatively safe area and thought that most theives will
> avoid making a big scene to get in a car. But what are all of your
> thoughts? Thanks!