HILUX STOLEN EARLY HOURS OF 7TH MAY IN MENLYN

Post by **LouisZ** » Thu May 07, 2009 3:08 am

WITH GREAT DISMAY I URGE YOU FELLOW HILUX OWNERS TO HAVE A LOOK OUT FOR MY RED HILUX.

NUMBERPLATE :HTF286GP.

I WAS WORKING LATE AT 4X4 MEGAWORLD MENLYN AND AND WHEN I WALKED OUT LATE TO GO HOME IT WAS GONE.

I WILL POST PICS IN THE MORNING.

REGARDS,
LOUIS ZANOLI
4X4 MEGAWORLD MENLYN PRETORIA
TEL :012 348 0826
CELL: 084 250 5560

Post by **Mud Dog** » Thu May 07, 2009 4:13 am

Damn! I'm real sorry to hear that, and believe me that sick feeling is still fresh in my mind. :evil: :evil:

Very strange thing though, I was fast asleep and was dreaming that my work Lux was being stolen out my yard. It seemed so real that I got up to look if it was still there. Thankfully it is, but I am now wide awake with a cuppa and a smoke ... thought I'd log on, and your post was at the top of the list!!! :x :x Eerie!

I pray we get our vehicles back.

Post by **JohanM** » Thu May 07, 2009 4:24 am

Ag Nee Louis!!!!

Ek is jammer om dit te hoor!! :evil: :evil: :evil: Ek sal op die uit kyk wees vir jou Hilux!!!

Sterkte

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:26 am

That sucks, its my worst nightmare. Is there no security there? no one see anything?

Post by **Mud Dog** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:40 am

Louis, post those pics. One never knows when or where that vehicle might show up and who might see it. It's probably already in the Transkei. Show or describe distinguishing features that would not easily or likely be changed to alter it's appearance.

Post by **CasKru** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:54 am

Ag nee! Sorry om te hoor Louis.... Ek sal ook uitkyk vir jou Lux

hentey · Post by **hentey** » Thu May 07, 2009 7:04 am

Dis nou n gatslag,hoop jy kry haar weer terug in dieselfde toestand. This really SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

Scooter · Post by **Scooter** » Thu May 07, 2009 7:15 am

Ag no man, that's just not right.

Guys you can't miss this lux, unitl they spray it of course.

For those that don't know what it looks like...............

Let's hope they can find it soon. :wth:

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Thu May 07, 2009 7:56 am

Damn! Double Damn :!: :!:

Jaws · Post by **Jaws** » Thu May 07, 2009 7:59 am

Jammer om the hoor

Louis . Ek was boos toe hulle my vrou se kar laasjaar by Eastgate Mall gesteel het (in die onderdakse betaal parkering).

Hy staan baie uit met al die plakkers so hopelik herken iemand op die forums hom

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Thu May 07, 2009 8:06 am

Bummer

I hope you get it back soon.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Thu May 07, 2009 8:15 am

First thing they will remove to alter the appearance is the stickers.
They would likely also remove the canopy, roof racks, spot lights and spare wheel swing arm.

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Thu May 07, 2009 8:33 am

Keep a look out in Junkmail, could catch the muther stickers like that

Post by **Family_Dog** » Thu May 07, 2009 8:51 am

Geez Louis, what can one say?

Will keep my eyes peeled as well.

-F_D

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Thu May 07, 2009 9:21 am

My maag het nou skoon so hol kol
Rerig Jammer

Dalk kan jy ook die chassis no post. Hulle gaan verserker daai nommer plaat weg gooi. Enige ander manier om jou HiLux uit te ken, behalwe vir die extras, wat hulle ook gaan afhaal :evil:

Groete
Deon

Optimus Prime · Post by **Optimus Prime** » Thu May 07, 2009 9:35 am

Sorry man ,ek werk hier in Ga rankuwa ,mabopane en daai wereld ,sal ook hier uitkyk ,was daar daar dalk enige duikies ,vensters wat gekraak was of so iets
sal dit makliker maak of raak te kan sien.

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Thu May 07, 2009 9:37 am

Let's hope that they took it thinking you had lots of work goodies in the Canopy and then they may abandon it.

:!:

It's such a distinctive vehicle, I'd be suprised if they are brave enough to drive it around.

Let's hope and pray that you get it back soon Louis

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Thu May 07, 2009 9:56 am

Hi Louis,

I'm really sad/angry the hear this... so annoying... but there is always hope.

about 5 years ago a member of our church had there one and only work bakkie stolen, of course they were distraught, I don't think they could afford insurances... they asked the church to pray for God's favour in this matter... 2 weeks later the employee, from whom the bakkie was stolen, was walking home from the station, when he noticed the bakkie parked next to a dwelling in the township... he still had the keys in his bag, got in the bakkie, started it and stole it back! A good friend of mine, James, had his Honda Ballade stolen and managed to get it back when a friend spotted the vehicle in Woodstock(CT)...

So don't give up hope yet, that lux is very distinctive and you have all the forum members across the country on the look out for it!

B

Post by **LouisZ** » Thu May 07, 2009 10:17 am

Thank you for all the support guys.

And yes, it make me angry but that is that. Thanks Scott for posting those pics, it is very accurate how the Bakkie looks.

Yes, I think if you zoom in on the 1st pic one can see a nice scratch about in the center of the rear and front right hand door. Otherwise like you say, it is all the accessories to id the Bakkie.

Yet again Thanks.
Louis
4x4 Megaworld Menlyn

Mauro · Post by **Mauro** » Thu May 07, 2009 10:19 am

Hi Louis

Sorry to hear about this...these things make one so so mad!!!...I hope you get it back soon!

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Thu May 07, 2009 11:06 am

Shucks Louis, dis nou 'n gatslag. :evil:

Hoop jy kry hom terug.

wacky · Post by **wacky** » Thu May 07, 2009 11:11 am

Shit man ; hope the suckers die,very impressive vehicle;just upgraded mine.so i know the feeling .my heart sank thinking of those extra's.will look out

HennieO · Post by **HennieO** » Thu May 07, 2009 11:33 am

en ons mag nie eers vloek hier nie.............

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Thu May 07, 2009 11:39 am

Hennie... Wacky... you guys going to join us at the GTG on Friday afternoon? Hennie no excuses from you, cause you live in Bellville and the GTG will more than likely be in Bellville! We can discuss ways to make your lux theft proof!

B

kennethroselt · Post by **kennethroselt** » Thu May 07, 2009 11:54 am

Really sorry to see that your bakkie was stolen, will keep my eyes open for it on the roads.

The thought that someone could take mine prompted me to get a tracking device fitted - i can keep track of where the vehicle is when it starts / switches off. Can also monitor where it is on the internet.

While i may not get it back if it goes, i am sleeping a little easier knowing that i can track it, and HOPEFULLY get it back in one piece.

Sure hope you get yours back.

Will post the pics to friends who are also on the roads like me, from 8-5.

Regards

Kenneth

Post by **CasKru** » Thu May 07, 2009 12:55 pm

kennethroselt wrote:Really sorry to see that your bakkie was stolen, will keep my eyes open for it on the roads.

The thought that someone could take mine prompted me to get a tracking device fitted - i can keep track of where the vehicle is when it starts / switches off. Can also monitor where it is on the internet.

While i may not get it back if it goes, i am sleeping a little easier knowing that i can track it, and HOPEFULLY get it back in one piece.

Sure hope you get yours back.

Will post the pics to friends who are also on the roads like me, from 8-5.

Regards

Kenneth

Which tracking system did you have fitted?

Post by **LouisZ** » Thu May 07, 2009 1:18 pm

Cassie,

No Tracking device, always postpone the tracker. People learn here, just do it. Bakkie is ok insured, but I never get back the value of the accessories. By now or at least last night I knew exacly where it could have been if there was a tracker.

Ek hoop vir die "ou" wat my Bskkie gevat het jy kry 'n kramp in jou G^%T. Want jy dink net aan jouself. Jammer dis net wat ek dink.

Nogmals dankie vir julle.
Louis

Joshua · Post by **Joshua** » Thu May 07, 2009 1:25 pm

Hi Guys,

Let's put our faith in action and PRAY with Louis that he will get his vehicle back.
I will also start an e-mail requesting my friends to keep their eyes peeled.
Louis, I think maybe you should contact the other 4x4x forums as well. Let's stand together on this one
and we pray that Louis will get his vehicle back safe and sound.
Louis can you also PM me with your contact details and cellphone number so I can put it on the e-mail.

Regards

Christo

Post by **LouisZ** » Thu May 07, 2009 1:32 pm

Thanks Christo,

My Cell no is 084250 5560. Thanks for all the support.

Louis

Duwayne · Post by **Duwayne** » Thu May 07, 2009 1:42 pm

Hi guys,
I believe that Prayer is the best way to get things sorted, thought i would let you know about a product from the Control Instruments Group - Company now known as Mix Telematics called the Suredrive unit. has a remote immobiliser, alarm accessories as well. It is a pay as you go tracking device. Easy to install just 2 wires, neg and Pos. I was the Logistics Manager there for 2 years. was launched last year, Great product, internet tracking, you can sms the unit asking a few questions like where are you and it replies, travelling 85km/h on N2 past cape Town international airport or like 100m parked from R44, etc. For insurance purposes an installation company must install but all the staff were buying them at the time. they might have changed the name of the product recently. being pay as you go, it was very appealing for the individual, not contract fees etc. if you cant afford the airtime, u just leave it (bad idea - as luck usually works that way) haha. think it was int he region for about R4k.

Joshua · Post by **Joshua** » Thu May 07, 2009 2:02 pm

E-mail with pics in circulation.

Duwayne · Post by **Duwayne** » Thu May 07, 2009 2:28 pm

GO CHECK OUT http://www.mixtelematics.com/product/in ... echnology/
CALED THE X DRIVE. NO PICS THOUGH.

Post by **TumTum** » Thu May 07, 2009 3:42 pm

4x4megaworldpta wrote:WITH GREAT DISMAY I URGE YOU FELLOW HILUX OWNERS TO HAVE A LOOK OUT FOR MY RED HILUX.

NUMBERPLATE :HTF286GP.

I WAS WORKING LATE AT 4X4 MEGAWORLD MENLYN AND AND WHEN I WALKED OUT LATE TO GO HOME IT WAS GONE.

I WILL POST PICS IN THE MORNING.

REGARDS,
LOUIS ZANOLI
4X4 MEGAWORLD MENLYN PRETORIA
TEL :012 348 0826
CELL: 084 250 5560

BAD News!!! Sorry Louis...I have copied and printed the pics which I will keep in my car as I travel - will also hand copies to a connection in our CID/vehicle department in case it landed up in Swazi.

Goin to PTA this weekend (rugby & cricket)......you will have 'extra eyes' looking out for it!

Hope you get it back soon!
TT

Alan Louter · Post by **Alan Louter** » Thu May 07, 2009 8:41 pm

Hi Dude,
Damn sorry to read such bad news, will keep an eye out here in Western Cape, Have staff who stay in Transkei who would like to borrow mine, they will not change the chassis, any distinguishing features on chassis eg. paint tape etc,
best regards
Dagwood

Hill Billy · Post by **Hill Billy** » Fri May 08, 2009 5:56 am

Hi Louis

Hope and pray you get the Bakkie back.

As you know I'm starting to get my goodies and fixing up my van, I can only imagine how you must feel.

"they" took my brother's (still a student) 1984 Bantam Bakkie a few months ago, it wasn't even worth R10k, but to him it was worth a Million. Interesting thing is that the little van was falling to pieces so that begs the Question: who's going to steel an old skedonk like that and fix it up?

But maybe King Zuma's gonna fix everything...

wim · Post by **wim** » Fri May 08, 2009 6:31 am

Louis jammer om te hoor wan jou lux .Ek het nou al redelik mods gedoen op myne en ek weet hoe voel ek oor myne en kan net weet hoe jy oor joune moet voel.Ek hoop daai lux van jou verander in n Land rover en gee sy nuwe ONWETTIGE eienaar al die dae wat hy verdien.Mag dit wat onder hang begin juk en sy vingers in vishoeke verander.

Boss2 · Post by **Boss2** » Fri May 08, 2009 8:32 am

Groot gatslag Louis!

Glo almal sal hulle oë oophou. Sterkte!

2.8 d/cab SFA · Post by **2.8 d/cab SFA** » Fri May 08, 2009 5:56 pm

:x sorry to hear, will keep a look out for it

Post by **LouisZ** » Sun May 10, 2009 2:55 pm

UPDATE:

Well, in my blondness I discovered a wonderfull piece of paperwork.

This contains the serial nr. of where applicable the serial no's of some of the Accessories, to mention a few:
1. GPS
2. Airlocker
3. Engel Fridge.
4. GWM injection manifold
etc.
:evil:
Well if you(The thieves) buying one of the above and many other that have a no. and want it fixed. :problem: They cant take it anywhere, you will get caught. And for the Gps, I hope you smashed it, Garmin will track it if your trying to update any software, it it reported stolen.

Be sure, there will be a part two...

Louis

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sun May 10, 2009 4:37 pm

That's at least a little positive Louis. Let's hope you can recover the vehicle through one of these items.

Post by **LouisZ** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:22 pm

He He,

Someone already made a mistake...

Post by **Family_Dog** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:23 pm

Tell us!!!!

-F_D

ToyX4 · Post by **ToyX4** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:30 pm

Jis Louis, ek voel vir jou.

Vertel ons van die fout!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:49 pm

I hope what you're saying is that the thieves have exposed themselves to detection by trying to flog off some of your vehicles identifiable accessories.

Bfreesani · Post by **Bfreesani** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:14 pm

Please tell, I like a happy ending

Post by **CasKru** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:14 am

Yes Louis.... ek hoop ons verstaan jou reg en julle is warm op die spoor van die wetters!

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:38 am

4x4megaworldpta wrote:He He,

Someone already made a mistake...

Come on Louis we are all waiting in anticipation.

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:28 pm

Ek hoop jy vang hulle lewendig en hang hulle aan die crown jewels op :evil: :evil: sny ook die ooglede af :evil: :evil:

Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:33 pm

Ek hoop jy vang hulle lewendig en hang hulle aan die crown jewels op

Sommer with 220v electrified cable, ne' !

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:42 pm

Mud Dog wrote:Sommer with 220v electrified cable, ne' !

Ek like jou sommer baie my oom, jy lees my

wacky · Post by **wacky** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:31 pm

kom nou louis ons wag in spanning; Pollsmoor tronk wag vir hulle hier onder.

Andries · Post by **Andries** » Mon May 11, 2009 8:54 pm

Kom nou manne los vir Louis uit, hy het hulle gevang, is besig om hulle in garage te martel. Hy sal julle verder inlig as hy klaar is.

Bfreesani · Post by **Bfreesani** » Mon May 11, 2009 10:04 pm

Sulke manne wat jy hulle hare met a baseball bat kam :evil:

Post by **pietpetoors** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:22 am

Louis, perhaps you must post those serial numbers on the site. So in the next couple of months if any forum members are presented with such second hand spares we can check the numbers and if you buy such good where the numbers have been removed you must be careful.

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:03 am

Spartan wrote:Ek hoop jy vang hulle lewendig en hang hulle aan die crown jewels op :evil: :evil: sny ook die ooglede af :evil: :evil:

Mud Dog wrote:Sommer with 220v electrified cable, ne' !

Spartan wrote:Ek like jou sommer baie my oom, jy lees my

Jis maar julle is darem wreed

Reminds me of the joke about the baby who was born without eyelids.

To rectify this the doctors had to do an eyelid transplant. Since they did not have a suitable donor they sommer circumcised the baby.

As he grew up his parents realised that the child had very good fore-sight even though he was a bit cock-eyed.

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:08 am

Mooi man!

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:37 am

Nee ok
Weerd, nie ons nie

dis wreed om n man se Van te steel

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed May 13, 2009 6:26 pm

As he grew up his parents realised that the child had very good fore-sight even though he was a bit cock-eyed.

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Mooi Bennie!

Maar arme Louis se bakkie is klaar geHijack, nou hijack ons sy thread ook. Sorry Louis .... We're still waiting on what seemed promising news, and the okes are now getting bored and fidgety. :shifty:

eagle888 · Post by **eagle888** » Sun May 17, 2009 10:09 am

Hoping your Baby has been found....
Will be looking around here in Durbs...KZN
Keep us posted

Post by **LouisZ** » Mon May 18, 2009 4:25 pm

Ook maar reg :D Hijack die post. Dankie dat julle orals kyk.

Net een ding, ek spits nou meer op die accessories as op die bakkie, die seker al lankal uitmekaar. Ek sal julle weer laat weet as iets gebeur.

Is maar net tyd nou.

Groette,
Louis