Do you leave your top down when in shops, in a bar, at a restaurant?

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Originally Posted by Frodo

So you're implying that we're dealing with a professional here? I really don't have a lot of knowledge on the subject, but doesn't somebody capable of starting a car without a key generally not have a lot of trouble getting into the car in the first place? If they're capable of starting the car it's a whole new ball game---the headlights become just one small piece of a much bigger package.

Well calling them professionals is quiet flattering to them but the 986 is not a very modern car from a security standpoint. They don't need to fire up up the engine they just need to get the juice going to disarm and open the trunk. Yes, you are correct getting in is not difficult either. Top down just makes it more appetizing, like a big eclair on a silver platter. But the risks and penalties of burglarizing your car vs pulling off grand theft are two different matters. One can get you time in jail the other time in prison. Your Porsche would have to have a pretty high 'hot value' (a big discount over trade-in) to make it a worthwhile risk for a gainfully employed theif. The risk/reward of a quick $1,000 for your headlights is the better deal. And of course there are always the meth/crack heads to consider. They love elcairs.