On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 00:02:19 GMT, "Thomas Cooke" <tomboy83@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>I have a Civic, it is a 2002 EX. I was surprised that when I leased it, my
>dealer asked if I wanted an option called Window Etching, which from what I
>understand makes thieves not want to steal the car. I have the immobilizer,
>always keep it locked, and use a Club on the steering wheel, so I told the
>dealer no. I might have agreed, but for a price tag of about 600 dollars!!!?
>Now I heard that the Camry is really the most stolen car among others, and
>being that my car is a Sedan and not the Coupe that is even less likely. Any
>thoughts on this?
>
>Tom

The etching is a dealer rip-off, even at half the price your dealer
quoted. There are after-market shops and do-it-yourself kits but I
wouldn't bother. Did anyone steal the last one you had? How much is
your comprehensive/theft insurance? That gives you an idea of how
likely your insurance company thinks it is that your car will be
stolen. Ask them if they will reduce the premium if you get etching.

If you are still itching for an etching, call around. I bet someone
will do it for a lot less than $600.