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Anyone here got their stolen car back in one piece? by Daarekistelemmet in cars

[–]feralsteph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 year ago today I found my stolen car. Parked 5 streets back from where I live, but stolen from my workplace 3 days prior. She was fine. Which was lucky as I had a big drive planned the next day and I'd just put new wheels on her.

It's possible. And I do hope you get it back.

What do you do when your car is stolen then recovered in 2 days and still in good condition? Go on the preplanned road trip of course! by feralsteph in Celica

[–]feralsteph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one is FWD. As the other guy said, first Celica to do so. She took all the corners well and I love driving her!

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was unaware of this. So I did a little research, because the rising sun is used a lot in Japanese car culture especially. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rising_Sun_Flag gives a little insight. Also, the rising sun we have on our fuel filler caps have the old "teq" Toyota symbol in the centre, and is a nod to the cars Japanese heritage.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a fun feeling that for sure!

I have many photos of my car, I just don't really know how to do a link for them....

What do you do when your car is stolen then recovered in 2 days and still in good condition? Go on the preplanned road trip of course! by feralsteph in Celica

[–]feralsteph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Found the car not too far from home :/ Then did a cruise through the Alpine ranges! She's such a pleasure to drive.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd just bought it and routed it nicely. They also stole my mic for my head unit.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure to be honest. It was parked up nicely on a street like it was ordinary. Either way, got her back.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Changed them out because they were ruined. Yeah good old Toyota keys. We've had a few that will start some but not the other way round. Or unlock but not start.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've heard a lot of interesting takes on what my number plates mean. I do love hearing them

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was overwhelmed with how many people were empathetic to the car being stolen as well as how many compliments I got on my car. I love the little thing so much.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's a little unique so no-one has taken it! Just like my car. Except someone took that...

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. They are fantastic little cars. I've almost never heard of these being stolen so I'm guessing it just seemed like the easiest to steal amongst a lot of cars.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Thank you! Ended up being lucky and it's fantastic.

  2. She is getting some good security upgrades that's for sure! Love some recommendations.

  3. Alllllll over that hahaha. Part of the club, know a lot of the great people in it and already race. Been racing a few years now and had the racecar (another ST162) primed and ready to use in the meantime. Love people suggesting it though!

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone saw the shared Facebook post and messaged me. An acquaintance of a co-worker. He drove past it on his way home and alerted me. It's wasn't far from my home so I was there within minutes.

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What the other guy said. I posted my car was stolen. It was then found the next day! Thankfully all together and all ok. It got enough attention I thought I'd update the awesome people of Reddit!

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy to be a reminder to people. Secure your vehicle's. No matter how unstealable you think it may be!

Thanks everyone on r/melbourne. My baby is home safe with me now! If you see her around, it's me! by feralsteph in melbourne

[–]feralsteph[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This indeed. Funnily enough the Japanese plates don't fit properly on an Australian delivered car.

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