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Modeeb 
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Subject: How Much Do Theives Get For Catalytic Converters
Someone rolled under my truck and cut the catalytic converter. Im insured, but Oie vey!

My truck sounds like a dragster

 

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They get ALOT. Sorry to hear that Modeeb

Get better alarm or something because they might come back again when you get it replaced

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I understand the platinum in them is worth quite a bit.


 

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Modeeb 
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Subject: How Much Do Theives Get For Catalytic Converters
You dont get this type of shite living in the country, do you? The truck rides high and this probably presents an easy opportunity. I park it in a locked garage.

 

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Subject: How Much Do Theives Get For Catalytic Converters
Not sure. Certain vehicles are target due to the ease of access to the catalytic converters. Mostly certain Toyota trucks, and 4 runners. Luckily my subaru's catalytic converter is not easy for a thief to gain access to.

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It's pretty common in my experience. Not sure how well you know Nor Cal Modeeb, but my roommates catalytic converter was stolen from his 4 runner which was parked in our driveway. This was when I lived in El Dorado Hills, and its a pretty low crime area. I was told with some Toyota's the converter is right under the drivers door, and you don't even have to go under the vehicle to get it. Just drop down to your knees, and saw it off.

 

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From the articles I found, they get $50-$150 for them.

 

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Modeeb 
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This is Toyota Tacoma Prerunner and you can get under it quick

 

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Subject: How Much Do Theives Get For Catalytic Converters
Your catalytic converter just got converted to crystal method. It's the circle of life!

 

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Sorry to hear that Mo. One of the cost of city life?

 

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Subject: How Much Do Theives Get For Catalytic Converters
It's not a city thing. I live in podunk tiny town, and catalytic converters get stolen here every day. About 80% OF Vehicles around here are trucks, most of them jacked up and easy to get under.

Sorry to hear you got hit Modeeb.

 

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I blame Bush and the republicans! This is their trickle down in action.

 

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We obviously need to start  mining the Grand Canyon to make these rare metals cheaper!

 

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