Ya, I have a friend who was willing to do it for $500, rather then the $700+ that all the other shops quoted her. I'll just pay up, and next time not bump shitty plastic new cars with my steel bumpered 80s BMW.
That's what I'm thinking about doing. I found a brief guide on here about it, but I'd need some way to practice before I just jump into it. I'm quite familiar with shoplifting, I feel like the nerves and demeanor is there, but the skill is not.
It depends on the car and the local (or national) community. I part out BMWs and I can have one down to a shell, which goes to a scrap yard (VIN-less), in about 3-4 weeks. It nets about $2000-$3000, depending on the condition of the car and interest. I'm dealing in late 80s Bimmers here, mind you, so the enthuiast…
I need to pay off about $1000, pronto. Before my face gets punched in. I was thinking about getting into pick pocketting? Get some CC and buying prepaid credit cards with them?
Just to contribute some other info to this thread, parting a car out is the best and easiest way to ensure that you'll get the most money from it. For instance, I am part of the local Euro scene here, and if you can get onto a few car specific forums, there are always people looking for random parts. I own several cars…