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I'm about to take delivery of a Toyota Sienna in Canada, and despite it being a minivan, it's a Toyota which are popular to steal right now. I plan to use both

I'm about to take delivery of a Toyota Sienna in Canada, and despite it being a minivan, it's a Toyota which are popular to steal right now. I plan to use both a steering wheel and accelerator pedal club. I've watched videos of both devices being rendered futile in less than 60 seconds but I hope that it will deter the less determined thieves. Then, after my kids have thoroughly destroyed the interior, I will hope that it gets stolen.

ndileas 2y ago
Have you considered not living in such an environment of fear? I have no idea of your circumstances, but this is something I see in my local relatives all the time. They buy ring cams and security systems, scrutinize nextdoor, etc. In reality, they are incomparably rich and safe compared to most. Personally I refuse to buy into this nonsense and just go about my life, despite living in a place that's far more dangerous by the numbers.
- mardifoufs 2y ago
  I mean it depends. In Toronto you could do that (and I usually agree with you about say, home security), but then you don't really choose where you get to park your car every time. And in a way I'd be more stressed to know that I could lose my car if I parked it somewhere that I don't know, and that I can't do anything about it once it gets stolen, versus just putting 2 locks. But again, I totally agree with you about the weirdness of people going full military compounds in residential areas.
- voidmain0001 2y ago
  You're mistaken. I'm not cowering in fear or fright as you imagine. I am merely pragmatic considering I have waited two years for the vehicle to be delivered and I know that if it's stolen the insurance company will not payout for a replacement vehicle. It will payout what I paid but a slightly used replacement will cost more than what I am about pay due to the constrained market for these vehicles. As for your circumstance, I'm glad you have come to a reasoning that is suitable to you.
  - fragmede 2y ago
    > waited two years for the vehicle to be delivered For a Toyota Sienna? Which option package on that thing did you get? That's wild!
    - voidmain0001 2y ago
      XSE AWD. I don't think options/models matter with the Sienna. Rather, Toyota is very behind on its hybrid vehicle production. The Sienna is only available as a hybrid.

ndileas 2y ago

Have you considered not living in such an environment of fear? I have no idea of your circumstances, but this is something I see in my local relatives all the time. They buy ring cams and security systems, scrutinize nextdoor, etc. In reality, they are incomparably rich and safe compared to most. Personally I refuse to buy into this nonsense and just go about my life, despite living in a place that's far more dangerous by the numbers.

mardifoufs 2y ago
I mean it depends. In Toronto you could do that (and I usually agree with you about say, home security), but then you don't really choose where you get to park your car every time. And in a way I'd be more stressed to know that I could lose my car if I parked it somewhere that I don't know, and that I can't do anything about it once it gets stolen, versus just putting 2 locks. But again, I totally agree with you about the weirdness of people going full military compounds in residential areas.
voidmain0001 2y ago
You're mistaken. I'm not cowering in fear or fright as you imagine. I am merely pragmatic considering I have waited two years for the vehicle to be delivered and I know that if it's stolen the insurance company will not payout for a replacement vehicle. It will payout what I paid but a slightly used replacement will cost more than what I am about pay due to the constrained market for these vehicles. As for your circumstance, I'm glad you have come to a reasoning that is suitable to you.
- fragmede 2y ago
  > waited two years for the vehicle to be delivered For a Toyota Sienna? Which option package on that thing did you get? That's wild!
  - voidmain0001 2y ago
    XSE AWD. I don't think options/models matter with the Sienna. Rather, Toyota is very behind on its hybrid vehicle production. The Sienna is only available as a hybrid.