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Old 07-29-2005, 08:11 PM
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Stolen 280z- Oakland California

hi everyone-

my 77 280z was stolen from outside my house in Oakland this week. i'd appreciate it if any other z enthusuasts in the area would keep an eye out for it- be it in parts, or on the street. it's painted deep metallic blue (pretty recent paint job) with a flat black primer hood- some of the primer is coming off revealing yellow underpaint on the nose. it's got a BRE-style spoiler in back, and front air dam that's holding on by black duct tape. but i love her anyway.

thanx for your time...
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Old 07-30-2005, 12:45 AM
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Dude, that sucks. Everyone should take this seriously. There has been a significant increase in Z thefts over the last year. I'm not sure what is driving it, but with the wear on the locks and ignitions of these cars after nearly 30 years, it's not too hard to break into these cars and drive them away with little or no damage.

Keep 'em off the street people!
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Old 07-30-2005, 01:02 AM
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man that really sux... if you can posts some pics up that might help.. ill keep an eye out for you... i know how it feels.. ive had my 280 stolen before and i can totaly feel for you.. good luck and hope you get it back with out or minimal damage like me.. i was pretty lucky... i can hope your as lucky.. good luck man
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Old 07-30-2005, 08:17 AM
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thanx for the thoughts. i'm looking for some pics to post now...
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Old 08-06-2005, 07:27 AM
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UPDATE:
car found; picking it up today!
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Old 08-07-2005, 12:29 AM
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I'm glad you got your z back. My blue and silver with t tops was never found. was it in good condition?
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Old 08-07-2005, 12:30 PM
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it's in pretty good shape, all things considered. front air dam hanging off, rear spolier scratches, cocaine on the console, bag of pot on the floor, empty Entemann's cake box on the floor.
sounds like someone had a pretty good tuesday night in my car. and what the hell; it only cost me $600 to get it back...
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Old 09-04-2005, 01:48 PM
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Why on earth is it costing you money to get it back? That totaly sucks. I am in Oakland too and fear the same thing happening.
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my 280zx was stolen too i was just lucky i haden't changed the fuel pump yet otherwise....
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Old 09-10-2005, 08:36 AM
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i had to pay for storage lot costs and the towing fees to the storage lot. i was out of town when they found it, so i had to pay for a week of storage. it also racked up a few parking tickets; still not sure if i have to pay for those.

as far as being concerned about having your Z stolen in oakland; i have heard that car theft is on the rise here, but, truth be told, my car was on the street and the driver's side door doesn't lock, so i had it coming...
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