Type R + Parking at TTC lots = Gone in 60 Secs???

[sucka]

I'm in a process of buying a car and I'm close to picking up a Type-R for around $20K .... but the dilemma is that I work downtown which means having to park at either the GO or TTC parking lots for more than 8 hours a day (Maybe 3 or 4 times a week, the rest I usually drive down). The problem is that my friends have told me that my car probably won't last one day in one of those parking lots ..... Is that an over-exageration or is that true??? if so are there parking lots that have survellience or at least a parking lot attendent ???? ...... or maybe i should just pick up a car less attractive to theives like a Cobalt SS ???? any advice? ..... before anyone says ditch the car altogether and just take the TTC, I can't because I live 20 minutes away by car from either TTC or the GO.

[D-Sisive]

you should just donate the 20k you spent on the type-r to charity if you are gonna park it at go/ttc parking lol

yea its that bad

either stolen or vandalized is gonna be your fate sooner or later at those lots, i pick sooner

[GTAdiscountStudent]

your car WILL be stolen if you leave it in the same lot everyday for eight hours. type R's are the biggest targets........

as for the cobalt, it's kinda flashy too.

[UrbanPoet]

its not the lot per se...
Its more like your car, and the fact that your parking it in the same spot for 8hrs consistently.
thieves like patterns and fancy cars. Type R's are also perfect to gut for parts to be easily sold on the black market...eg. Rims, Engine, Seats, shift knob, "ginuine type R" parts... Even the body mouldings.
They'll notice taht you come home from work @5pm and think "okay... ill just pretend like i own the car and rob it @ 12pm when hes @ work" and then BAM! your car is gone.

[Anessa]

Drive a Tercel if you want to park at a TTC lot...
Your Type-R will be gone in 20 seconds especially if they have master keys.

[jetway1212]

This totally off topic but why would you pay $20k for the TypeR? I know its a very good car but its legend has long passed. Unless you have special things for it. If you're looking for a good performance car there are other options.

Also i would not park any $20k car at TTC or GO parking lot for 8 hrs everyday. You're asking for it.

[mudmojo]

Your luck with an ITR might not be so good as others have alluded to.

You can always change your place of dwelling. Stranger things have happened.

[ji2o0k]

yeah don't park your Type-R in TTC or GO lots. Cars have been stolen from those lots, I know a few people that have had their cars stolen.

And they weren't even that nice! One was a Corolla and I think the other was an Accord (older one though).

[Gee]

My brother had his Neon stolen from the Go lot. It was a LOUSY NEON.

A thief knows that if a car is in the lot, chances are, you will not be back for 8 hours. Plenty of time to boost the car. There is no security, no cameras out doors. Who is going to stop them?

If you want a car, then get monthly parking and park downtown. Otherwise, paying $20k for weekend driving is stupid. It is cheaper to take cabs or rent. $20k buys a lot of cab rides.

[Sonbuster]

get the Type R, it'll be ok. BTW, which subway lot will you be parking at? how long will you be gone? What's the colour of your car? and i also recommend full insurance coverage, especially the theft coverage.

[Sylvestre]

kiss your car goodbye. ttc/go parking lots are like a buffet for thieves.

[sucka]

I've parked many times at finch, fairview or kennedy and i've haven't been a victim yet ....... granted it is an older integra (Non R)

There lots of $20k cars at ttc lots, like newer accords, camrys and even some bimmers etc. But, I'll most likely stay away from this car and pick up something less attractive to thieves ...... I don't need the extra worry in life and having to stress out by looking over my shoulder everytime I get off work and walk to my car hoping its still there.

[trueno92]

maybe see if u can arrange to park the car at a neighboring lot that IS occupied during the day, like a plaza or office building?

[JuNGleR72]

TYPE R + GO/BUS Station parking = STOLEN.

Do not park the R at a lot for a long period of time..

The R is worth alot to thieves..

There was a member here not to long ago that had his GSR stolen at a Go station P.LOT.

[MP3_SKY]

you park your car 4 days in the parking lot and you probably store your ITR in winter.....not much chance driving it....and you risk to have your car stolen, then jack the insurance rate up to the sky.

I would get a beater car just to park at the TTC parking.....cheaper for insurance and not much pain even it got stolen.