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mini94519 · Aug 18th, 2003, 04:58 AM

Sad news...my 2002 green Cooper was stolen in the middle of the night here in suburban California. Pretty brazen theft, since the (@#*!)@(#*! thieves went through a side door in the garage, disconnected the automatic garage door opener, pushed up the door and apparently pushed the car out. Our garage is set back a ways on our property. It's been more than 48 hours since we discovered it gone, so hope is fading pretty fast. Hopefully the insurance will be easy to deal with. I'm going to my dealership to put in an order for a new one.

Condolences and advice would be most welcome.

Twobit · Aug 18th, 2003, 05:29 AM

I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine what you're feeling. Don't worry, you'll be in a brand new shiney MINI before you know it and something very bad will happen to those creeps that stole yours.

Neeshil · Aug 18th, 2003, 06:29 AM

Thats sad news matey my deepest condolences.

So how did they start it? Or did they tow it?

What happens (in regards to insurance) if you order a new one and then yours turns up? Does the insurance company make you take yours back?

That happened to my friend with his expensive ($3500) mountain bike. The mistake he made was not waiting for the letter from the insurance company giving the go-ahead to order a new one and that they would pay for it.

Neeshil

Mike Clarke · Aug 18th, 2003, 06:53 AM

Sorry to hear that mate, hope the insurance people make it easy for you and the dealer can come up with a replacement PDQ.

wils · Aug 18th, 2003, 09:11 AM

that's horrible news mini94519! i couldn't imagine how i would feel if i woke up one day and my baby was gone...i'd be beyond devastated...so sorry to hear it happening to you...i hope that they catch those a**holes so u can get ur car back or hope that insurance will sort it all out quickly so u can get a new MINI...

Paul · Aug 18th, 2003, 09:32 AM

In terms of MINI ownership, that's the worst kind of news.

I hope it all gets settled and your back in a MINI soon.

sarahharris28 · Aug 18th, 2003, 09:38 AM

Oh dear... I am in the same boat. My beloved Cooper was stolen in June. The horrible gits broke into the house and stole the keys....

Still my new Cooper S is arriving on the 29th (although I won't be able to drive it until the 1st)..So I will have to sit and stare at it all weekend.

I hope that you are able to revsolve your insurance.

Morty · Aug 18th, 2003, 09:51 AM

I'm really sorry to read this all ...

Damn Thiefs

I hope you'll be able to settle it with your insurance and get another one quickly.
Best of luck

Beester · Aug 18th, 2003, 09:53 AM

I hope you'll get a new one... cause even if they find your stolen cooper it is still tarnished

Martin L · Aug 18th, 2003, 09:57 AM

So sorry to hear about this

I hope it all gets resolved quickly.

brave1 · Aug 18th, 2003, 11:10 AM

How did they get it started? I thought they couldn't unless they had the key..due to the computer chip changing codes all the time...?? By the way, very sorry about it, hope you get it back or a new one soon. I just got mine and I would be crushed if it was gone:-(

swamos · Aug 18th, 2003, 11:29 AM

Bad news.

I hope it gets sorted quickly

: D

I too am keen to know how they stole it. Did you leave your keys in the car

Tinkerbell · Aug 18th, 2003, 11:52 AM

I am so sorry.....I hope it all gets resolved asap without too muuch grief for you

Richard Crofts · Aug 18th, 2003, 12:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini94519

Sad news...my 2002 green Cooper was stolen in the middle of the night here in suburban California. Pretty brazen theft, since the (@#*!)@(#*! thieves went through a side door in the garage, disconnected the automatic garage door opener, pushed up the door and apparently pushed the car out. Our garage is set back a ways on our property. It's been more than 48 hours since we discovered it gone, so hope is fading pretty fast. Hopefully the insurance will be easy to deal with. I'm going to my dealership to put in an order for a new one.

Condolences and advice would be most welcome.

Sorry, Just got mine and so am enjoying it. The only consolation is that when you get the new one you will have that brand new excitement all over again, althought the wait might well kill you prior to delivery.

Its terrible news, but maybe they have just dumped it somewhere hidden and eventually the cops will find it.??!! theres always a little hope..chin up and a stiff upper lip usually does it for us Brits.

Smurfn · Aug 18th, 2003, 02:47 PM

Another one stolen. Sorry to hear of this. It seems that this is unfortunately becoming more common, the little MINIs are becoming targets for thieves.

Richard Crofts · Aug 18th, 2003, 05:06 PM

This was the reason given to me by nearly all the insurers I tried to get quotes from. When I said why so hight they said my age was an issue as was the 0 ncd I had but most of all it was the car/model. They said they are considering the MINI cooper and S amongst some of the most thievable cars on the market at this time and so they are giving high premiums.

Wierd huh!?

mini94519 · Aug 18th, 2003, 05:57 PM

Thanks very much for the good wishes. It turns out they had stolen a full set of keys out of a gym bag (NOT in the Cooper), so that's how they got away. It's only the fourth day, but I'm optimistic the insurance company is going to be decent about this.

To answer Neeshill's question, the insurance company said if the car's not recovered within 7 days, they would declare it a total loss and make a settlement offer. I think that as part of the settlement, they would take title to the car, so even if it's found later, it'll be theirs.

This morning I'm off to order a new Cooper (my dealership has the fully-refundable deposit thing), and start checking around other local dealers to see if I can find one in stock to my liking. I'm told current orders are for the October production so I would get an ordered Cooper in December or January.

I'll post an update within the week.

mini94519 · Sep 11th, 2003, 04:08 PM

Whew! Well, it looks like things have worked out just fine. The insurance company settled quickly, honestly and fairly. I actually wound up getting a few bucks MORE than what I had paid for the car, complete with taxes and fees, just over a year ago! Then to top it off, I just got my insurance renewal notice and my rates went down! Go figure.

More importantly, my new pepper white/black cooper is scheduled for mid-October, so I hope to be back in one by Thanksgiving.

GOLDMINI · Sep 11th, 2003, 04:19 PM

Glad to hear things are on track

First time i've heard of an insurance company giving you back more than you actually paid for the car though!!

Nice colour combo for the new MINI as well.

Mini Cruiser · Sep 11th, 2003, 05:23 PM

sorry to hear about ur car but glad to here things have been sorted out.

Aug 18th, 2003, 04:58 AM	#1
mini94519 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord, California Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 99 Offline	aaargh! My Cooper was stolen Sad news...my 2002 green Cooper was stolen in the middle of the night here in suburban California. Pretty brazen theft, since the (@#!)@(#! thieves went through a side door in the garage, disconnected the automatic garage door opener, pushed up the door and apparently pushed the car out. Our garage is set back a ways on our property. It's been more than 48 hours since we discovered it gone, so hope is fading pretty fast. Hopefully the insurance will be easy to deal with. I'm going to my dealership to put in an order for a new one. Condolences and advice would be most welcome. Last edited by mini94519 : Aug 18th, 2003 at 06:00 AM.

Aug 18th, 2003, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Twobit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Local Time: 08:27 PM Posts: 135 Offline	I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine what you're feeling. Don't worry, you'll be in a brand new shiney MINI before you know it and something very bad will happen to those creeps that stole yours. Keith 2004 DS/B MCS - Premium Package - Front Fog Lamps - Alloy Patina Dash - Alarm

Aug 18th, 2003, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 09:27 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Commiserations Sorry to hear that mate, hope the insurance people make it easy for you and the dealer can come up with a replacement PDQ.

Aug 18th, 2003, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	In terms of MINI ownership, that's the worst kind of news. I hope it all gets settled and your back in a MINI soon. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Aug 18th, 2003, 09:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Beester MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 177 Offline	I hope you'll get a new one... cause even if they find your stolen cooper it is still tarnished Currently driving my Mini Cooper and having alot of fun! +10000 miles and counting. MC VR/W, man Airco, SS+, alarm, profile leather, sportseats, spoiler, radio boost, chrome pack, white racestripes, 16" 5 spoke rims,

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Aug 18th, 2003, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Neeshil MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane AUS Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 264 Offline	Thats sad news matey my deepest condolences. So how did they start it? Or did they tow it? What happens (in regards to insurance) if you order a new one and then yours turns up? Does the insurance company make you take yours back? That happened to my friend with his expensive ($3500) mountain bike. The mistake he made was not waiting for the letter from the insurance company giving the go-ahead to order a new one and that they would pay for it. Neeshil

Aug 18th, 2003, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
wils formerly known as wsw Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 11:27 AM Posts: 642 Offline	that's horrible news mini94519! i couldn't imagine how i would feel if i woke up one day and my baby was gone...i'd be beyond devastated...so sorry to hear it happening to you...i hope that they catch those a**holes so u can get ur car back or hope that insurance will sort it all out quickly so u can get a new MINI...

Aug 18th, 2003, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
sarahharris28 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Godalming, Surrey Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 35 Offline	Oh dear... I am in the same boat. My beloved Cooper was stolen in June. The horrible gits broke into the house and stole the keys.... Still my new Cooper S is arriving on the 29th (although I won't be able to drive it until the 1st)..So I will have to sit and stare at it all weekend. I hope that you are able to revsolve your insurance.

Aug 18th, 2003, 09:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Morty * shooting pictures * Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Antwerp Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 3,016 Offline	I'm really sorry to read this all ... Damn Thiefs I hope you'll be able to settle it with your insurance and get another one quickly. Best of luck

Aug 18th, 2003, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	So sorry to hear about this I hope it all gets resolved quickly. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 18th, 2003, 11:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 272 Offline	How did they get it started? I thought they couldn't unless they had the key..due to the computer chip changing codes all the time...?? By the way, very sorry about it, hope you get it back or a new one soon. I just got mine and I would be crushed if it was gone:-( MINI is a way of life!

Aug 18th, 2003, 11:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Bad news. I hope it gets sorted quickly : D I too am keen to know how they stole it. Did you leave your keys in the car

Aug 18th, 2003, 11:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tinkerbell MINI-no-more Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devon Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	I am so sorry.....I hope it all gets resolved asap without too muuch grief for you

Aug 18th, 2003, 12:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini94519 Sad news...my 2002 green Cooper was stolen in the middle of the night here in suburban California. Pretty brazen theft, since the (@#!)@(#! thieves went through a side door in the garage, disconnected the automatic garage door opener, pushed up the door and apparently pushed the car out. Our garage is set back a ways on our property. It's been more than 48 hours since we discovered it gone, so hope is fading pretty fast. Hopefully the insurance will be easy to deal with. I'm going to my dealership to put in an order for a new one. Condolences and advice would be most welcome. Sorry, Just got mine and so am enjoying it. The only consolation is that when you get the new one you will have that brand new excitement all over again, althought the wait might well kill you prior to delivery. Its terrible news, but maybe they have just dumped it somewhere hidden and eventually the cops will find it.??!! theres always a little hope..chin up and a stiff upper lip usually does it for us Brits.

Aug 18th, 2003, 02:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Another one stolen. Sorry to hear of this. It seems that this is unfortunately becoming more common, the little MINIs are becoming targets for thieves. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Aug 18th, 2003, 05:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	This was the reason given to me by nearly all the insurers I tried to get quotes from. When I said why so hight they said my age was an issue as was the 0 ncd I had but most of all it was the car/model. They said they are considering the MINI cooper and S amongst some of the most thievable cars on the market at this time and so they are giving high premiums. Wierd huh!?

Aug 18th, 2003, 05:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
mini94519 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord, California Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Thanks, folks Thanks very much for the good wishes. It turns out they had stolen a full set of keys out of a gym bag (NOT in the Cooper), so that's how they got away. It's only the fourth day, but I'm optimistic the insurance company is going to be decent about this. To answer Neeshill's question, the insurance company said if the car's not recovered within 7 days, they would declare it a total loss and make a settlement offer. I think that as part of the settlement, they would take title to the car, so even if it's found later, it'll be theirs. This morning I'm off to order a new Cooper (my dealership has the fully-refundable deposit thing), and start checking around other local dealers to see if I can find one in stock to my liking. I'm told current orders are for the October production so I would get an ordered Cooper in December or January. I'll post an update within the week.

Sep 11th, 2003, 04:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
mini94519 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord, California Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 99 Offline	happy ending Whew! Well, it looks like things have worked out just fine. The insurance company settled quickly, honestly and fairly. I actually wound up getting a few bucks MORE than what I had paid for the car, complete with taxes and fees, just over a year ago! Then to top it off, I just got my insurance renewal notice and my rates went down! Go figure. More importantly, my new pepper white/black cooper is scheduled for mid-October, so I hope to be back in one by Thanksgiving.

Sep 11th, 2003, 04:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
GOLDMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: GLASGOW Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 192 Offline	Glad to hear things are on track First time i've heard of an insurance company giving you back more than you actually paid for the car though!! Nice colour combo for the new MINI as well.

Sep 11th, 2003, 05:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mini Cruiser Pain In The ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midlands, uk Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,716 Offline	sorry to hear about ur car but glad to here things have been sorted out. www.MINI2mini.org the original and best MINI club in the UK

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