Man, I dont think I could bear it if somebody stole my car. Its not just a car, its my friend! Part of my mechanical identity. But if you need to get a newer car (does NOT have to be new, XXX!), get one of these:
http://www.zoombak.com/
http://www.zoombak.com/products/
These little devices can be permanently wired into the electrical system, have a battery backup and the locator can be accessed by any computer...even one at the police station. It gets you a discount on most insurance carriers, and is easy to use.