Would you risk leaving a Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth on..

[TheAngryDog]

..your driveway?

I do not have a garage, but I really want another Cosworth. Would you risk leaving one parked on your driveway instead of being in a garage? Obviously thinking about theft / attempted theft.

[adam.]

I'd be more worried about rust/attempted rust.

[eybic]

Not a chance. Remember that the "Ford tax" is very high and parts are sought after with a big market.

[TheAngryDog]

I currently have an E60 M5 on the driveway. Those still get stolen, but you're likely right about the Ford tax.

Re the the rust, yes that is also a concern.

[TRIUMPHBULLET]

Insurance might be an issue as well! Just something to check on first.

[TheAngryDog]

TRIUMPHBULLET said:

Insurance might be an issue as well! Just something to check on first.

£230 a year on a standard one.

[adam.]

TheAngryDog said:

£230 a year on a standard one.

Half the price of my Evo insurance, which stipulates it must be in a garage by 10.30pm.

[TheAngryDog]

adam. said:

TheAngryDog said:

£230 a year on a standard one.

Half the price of my Evo insurance, which stipulates it must be in a garage by 10.30pm.

Madness that. Obviously I wouldn't be keeping it standard.

An alternative would be an Evo, but I just really fancy another cossie and have a daily.

[adam.]

Cossie's probably safer money, and tbh an Evo left outside will probably rust worse than a Sierra!

[Belle427]

maybe some visual deterrents and modern security, not sure if something like ghost can be fitted. I suppose if they want it bad enough nothing will stop them.

[thebigmacmoomin]

I wouldnt but would depend on the area you live in. I would also have a tracker aswell.

[Ver]

No chance, someone very recently had their three door dragged off the drive in broad daylight whilst they were at work. I wouldn’t risk it tbh.

TheAngryDog said:

TRIUMPHBULLET said:

Insurance might be an issue as well! Just something to check on first.

£230 a year on a standard one.

My insurance stated to me if mine wasn't garaged overnight at the home address that it wouldn’t be covered.

[daytonavrs]

WITH a cover - yes - without - definitely not worth the risk

Its amazing how theft defeating something as simple as this is.

There was a recent video with moped stealing thugs who openly admitted it wasn't worth the hassle

[ApOrbital]

No chance go rent a garage keep it safe,saying that if they want it they will get it

[Poynter87]

I wouldn't leave one on the drive personally, a 3dr was stolen late last year off of someone's drive which was under a cover and had no engine or gearbox fitted though the scumbags also stole them as well.

[LanceRS]

Mine lives in a secure garage which is an integral part of my mother’s house. When I bring it home, it has to sit on the drive. It’s hidden behind a large hedge, closed wooden gates and blocked in by another car.
I still don’t sleep.


In my opinion, theft is just as likely as it always was and your pride and joy would need to be locked away somewhere.

[hunt123]

I say do it. I had a saf cos parked on the driveway for four years. Didnt get stolen. Had immobiliser wheel clamp steering clamp.