stwasm Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hey, all! I've lived in the D.C. Metro area all of my life and, up until Saturday, I have been blessed enough to not be a victim of a crime. Don't worry, I'm not hurt or anything like that. But, someone stole the hubcaps off my car. I drove around that morning, running errands and I recall them being on the car, then. Later that evening, as I was going out, I approached my car and thought, "Aw, I lost a hubcap." Then, as I got closer, I saw the rear one missing and I pretty much knew what I was going to see when I checked the other side. I'm more stunned than anything else. It could have been much worse. They could have smashed my windows and stolen the car. The fact that I just lost hubcaps, while an inconvenience, is good trade-off on the alternative. Just one of those things, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 you'll probably get a ransome note soon, demanding cheerleader pics :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.M.F. Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hey, all!I've lived in the D.C. Metro area all of my life and, up until Saturday, I have been blessed enough to not be a victim of a crime. Don't worry, I'm not hurt or anything like that. But, someone stole the hubcaps off my car. I drove around that morning, running errands and I recall them being on the car, then. Later that evening, as I was going out, I approached my car and thought, "Aw, I lost a hubcap." Then, as I got closer, I saw the rear one missing and I pretty much knew what I was going to see when I checked the other side. I'm more stunned than anything else. It could have been much worse. They could have smashed my windows and stolen the car. The fact that I just lost hubcaps, while an inconvenience, is good trade-off on the alternative. Just one of those things, I guess. Were they gold or something?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 That sucks, quality hub caps can set you back a bit. I lost one on my van some time back, and went to the dealer for a replacment. $78 for one friggin cap :mad: My van isn't anything special, so I hit the ol Walmart and got a set of far less costly, and far lower quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 You realise, now, you have to become a conservative, right? It's in the rules. A conservative is a liberal who got mugged. A liberal is a conservative who got laid off. A Libertarian is a conservative under indictment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Minor crime is like minor surgery...It's minor when it happens to someone else. Look on the bright side stwasm. Maybe the SOB ran in front of a Metro bus somewhere as he was fleeing the scene. One can only hope. :fingersx: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hey anyone want any Hubcaps? I uh...got a good set of four the other day...while cruising around the DC Metro area. I hear they go for around 78$ for one friggin' cap...but you can have them half price, cause they've been used...a bit. :jk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hey, all!I've lived in the D.C. Metro area all of my life and, up until Saturday, I have been blessed enough to not be a victim of a crime. Don't worry, I'm not hurt or anything like that. But, someone stole the hubcaps off my car. I drove around that morning, running errands and I recall them being on the car, then. Later that evening, as I was going out, I approached my car and thought, "Aw, I lost a hubcap." Then, as I got closer, I saw the rear one missing and I pretty much knew what I was going to see when I checked the other side. I'm more stunned than anything else. It could have been much worse. They could have smashed my windows and stolen the car. The fact that I just lost hubcaps, while an inconvenience, is good trade-off on the alternative. Just one of those things, I guess. Wow, I'm just amazed that you're the same age as me, and this is the first time you're a victim of a crime. I also grew up in DC, and now live in Falls Church, VA. I had the GT centercaps of my '68 Ford Torino GT Convertible stolen when I was in college. I was pissed, not just because they were stolen, but they're hard to find and replace. Let's see, crimes I've been a victim of: 1. Had my wallet stolen. 2. Had my hubcaps stolen (see above). 3. Had my car stereo stolen. 4. Had my car stolen. 5. With a group of friends, had a gun pointed at us and asked "Which one of you wants your head blown off first?" (Long story) 6. Growing up, our house was robbed at least twice. I've gotta say I think you've been lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nostril Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 One time I was driving the speed limit, and someone drove right past me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 what part of alexandria do you live in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sorry to hear that man. Personally I think riding on bare stealies looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 This is why, until I get enough money to own and park in a garage, I will drive crappy cars with nothing that anyone would want to steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanskins Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sorry to hear that man. Personally I think riding on bare stealies looks cool. Completely Agree! I ride on all black stealies, i think it looks badass when they are all shined up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 i'll keep a look out here in the WV for ya, stwasm. if i find 'em, i get some pics, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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