Gone in 60 seconds? - Toyota Yaris Forums

jess · 02-26-2009, 02:44 AM

Has Toyota made theft less simple than in past years?

Does some jerk only need a screwdriver to get into and start my Y?

Anyone with theft data for Y in last few years compared with other makes/models?

SilverBack · 02-26-2009, 02:51 AM

I've always known the Camry has had a history of theft, but I looked online and found nothing on the Y. No worries

*MAD DOG* · 02-26-2009, 02:53 AM

People generally don't steal fuel efficient cars. They steal common or rare cars that are worth money either whole or in parts.

I think if someone stole your Yaris and you reported it to Police they would not believe you and probably laugh.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-26-2009, 02:58 AM

A member here took almost 2 hours with the help of his local fire department and police when he accidentally locked himself outside his car and it on. That says a lot that the Yaris takes a crap-load to get into.

Split · 02-26-2009, 03:30 AM

or it says a lot about his local police and fire department...

PETERPOOP · 02-26-2009, 03:32 AM

If they want your car, they'll take it. If they want something in it, they'll take it. You can get all the alarms, the club, etc... but when it comes down to it, there's nothing you can do. People in hawaii are using tow trucks and stealings car from the front of people's houses.

eTiMaGo · 02-26-2009, 04:55 AM

Yeah usually stolen cars are those rare ones, or those so common that there's a good market for spare parts. So, I doubt the Yaris falls into those categories.. Breaking in to steal things in the car, though, there's been a few reports here

As for breaking into the Yaris, glass can easily be broken... and on base models, there's no immobilizer so it's really easy to hotwire, just a screwdriver to open the steering column cover, then match a few wires... Scary, isn't it?

id3379 · 02-26-2009, 05:00 AM

good car alarm:

MadMax · 02-26-2009, 08:55 AM

Seriously, you are worried about someone hotwiring a car that can almost be lifted by four grown men and carried away??

I don't think Yarii are a hot commodity in the stolen wheels industry; that doesn't mean yours won't get stolen (every car has a chance of being stolen), but it is nothing to worry about as there are a lot more juicier vehicles out there. Worrying about it is almost the same as worrying about my wife's minivan being stolen...

Cheers! M2

Phaeton · 02-26-2009, 09:47 AM

If the Yaris becomes a huge success like the Camry, then maybe there will be a market for parts. My wifes Camry was stolen a few years back. The police recovered it sans airbags.

Havana · 02-26-2009, 10:12 AM

The biggest criminal threat to a Yaris isn't theft of the car but the possibility that some crack head will smash your window to steal something from within the car. A friend of mine had his window smashed just so some A-hole could steal about $2 in change from his cup holder. It's best to take your stuff with you or hide it well to remove any temptation. This is just another reason to like the Yaris - lots of hiding places. Then again, you could just rig up a 007 style deterent. This is the BEST protection against car thieves. Just be careful where you park.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmpBYcM06Sk

IllusionX · 02-26-2009, 10:19 AM

any car can get stolen one day or the other. I wouldn't worry so much about it. Insurance companies are there for this.

since 08, the yaris (in Canada) have a chip in the key (by law)

hatchbackkid82 · 02-26-2009, 11:15 AM

The older Civics are fuel efficient cars and those get stolen all the time for there parts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

People generally don't steal fuel efficient cars. They steal common or rare cars that are worth money either whole or in parts.

I think if someone stole your Yaris and you reported it to Police they would not believe you and probably laugh.

elmo · 02-26-2009, 11:29 AM

i had a 1994 chevy desiel 2500, the key got sutck in the ignition couldn't get it out, i drove that truck for 2 years like that, couldn't lock the doors and it was never stolen, guess no one wantede a beat up old truck

texkid · 02-26-2009, 11:41 AM

My ex had a '90-something Accord. Here is what happens, the DRIVER side door could NOT open for anything, the PASSENGER door could NOT lock at all.

So, the theives tried and tried to open the driver door, they get around and SMASH the window of the passenger door, only to steal a stereo that had stop working months before.

So....anything is possible.

supmet · 02-26-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

A member here took almost 2 hours with the help of his local fire department and police when he accidentally locked himself outside his car and it on. That says a lot that the Yaris takes a crap-load to get into.

it takes 2 minutes to get into the yaris. And the police out here would probably give you a ticket for wasting their time if you called them if you locked yourself out.

Arkhangel · 02-26-2009, 01:51 PM

Here in Puerto Rico the Toyota Yaris is referred to as "un Ombligo" = "Belly button". cuz everyone has one.
when ever a car gets that status youd better watch out,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

A member here took almost 2 hours with the help of his local fire department and police when he accidentally locked himself outside his car and it on. That says a lot that the Yaris takes a crap-load to get into.

Quote:

Originally Posted by supmet

it takes 2 minutes to get into the yaris. And the police out here would probably give you a ticket for wasting their time if you called them if you locked yourself out.

I Called Toyota Car Care one because i left the keys inside
the guy got here in 20 minutes pulled out what look like whats used to measure blood pressure, placed it on the driver side door pumped acouple of times it filled up, took a rod and undid the lock, took him less time then it took me to explain lol

MUSKOKA800 · 02-26-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatchbackkid82

The older Civics are fuel efficient cars and those get stolen all the time for there parts.

The last I heard the Civic was the most stolen car in Canada.
RICER demand.

02-26-2009, 02:44 AM	#1
jess Drives: 09 hatchback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ca Posts: 24	Gone in 60 seconds? Has Toyota made theft less simple than in past years? Does some jerk only need a screwdriver to get into and start my Y? Anyone with theft data for Y in last few years compared with other makes/models?

02-26-2009, 02:51 AM	#2
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	I've always known the Camry has had a history of theft, but I looked online and found nothing on the Y. No worries __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

02-26-2009, 02:53 AM	#3
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	People generally don't steal fuel efficient cars. They steal common or rare cars that are worth money either whole or in parts. I think if someone stole your Yaris and you reported it to Police they would not believe you and probably laugh. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

02-26-2009, 04:55 AM	#7
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Yeah usually stolen cars are those rare ones, or those so common that there's a good market for spare parts. So, I doubt the Yaris falls into those categories.. Breaking in to steal things in the car, though, there's been a few reports here As for breaking into the Yaris, glass can easily be broken... and on base models, there's no immobilizer so it's really easy to hotwire, just a screwdriver to open the steering column cover, then match a few wires... Scary, isn't it? __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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02-26-2009, 02:58 AM	#4
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	A member here took almost 2 hours with the help of his local fire department and police when he accidentally locked himself outside his car and it on. That says a lot that the Yaris takes a crap-load to get into.

02-26-2009, 03:30 AM	#5
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	or it says a lot about his local police and fire department...

02-26-2009, 03:32 AM	#6
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	If they want your car, they'll take it. If they want something in it, they'll take it. You can get all the alarms, the club, etc... but when it comes down to it, there's nothing you can do. People in hawaii are using tow trucks and stealings car from the front of people's houses.

02-26-2009, 05:00 AM	#8
id3379 §†ęĄ¶‡Ћ-NCP96 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 727	good car alarm:

02-26-2009, 08:55 AM	#9
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Seriously, you are worried about someone hotwiring a car that can almost be lifted by four grown men and carried away?? I don't think Yarii are a hot commodity in the stolen wheels industry; that doesn't mean yours won't get stolen (every car has a chance of being stolen), but it is nothing to worry about as there are a lot more juicier vehicles out there. Worrying about it is almost the same as worrying about my wife's minivan being stolen... Cheers! M2

02-26-2009, 09:47 AM	#10
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	If the Yaris becomes a huge success like the Camry, then maybe there will be a market for parts. My wifes Camry was stolen a few years back. The police recovered it sans airbags.

02-26-2009, 10:12 AM	#11
Havana Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door M/T Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	The biggest criminal threat to a Yaris isn't theft of the car but the possibility that some crack head will smash your window to steal something from within the car. A friend of mine had his window smashed just so some A-hole could steal about $2 in change from his cup holder. It's best to take your stuff with you or hide it well to remove any temptation. This is just another reason to like the Yaris - lots of hiding places. Then again, you could just rig up a 007 style deterent. This is the BEST protection against car thieves. Just be careful where you park. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmpBYcM06Sk

02-26-2009, 10:19 AM	#12
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	any car can get stolen one day or the other. I wouldn't worry so much about it. Insurance companies are there for this. since 08, the yaris (in Canada) have a chip in the key (by law)

02-26-2009, 11:29 AM	#14
elmo WFO Drives: 2008 hb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E. Tennessee Posts: 190	i had a 1994 chevy desiel 2500, the key got sutck in the ignition couldn't get it out, i drove that truck for 2 years like that, couldn't lock the doors and it was never stolen, guess no one wantede a beat up old truck

02-26-2009, 11:41 AM	#15
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	My ex had a '90-something Accord. Here is what happens, the DRIVER side door could NOT open for anything, the PASSENGER door could NOT lock at all. So, the theives tried and tried to open the driver door, they get around and SMASH the window of the passenger door, only to steal a stereo that had stop working months before. So....anything is possible.