Top ten most stolen vehicles show that small isn't safe
According to CCC Information Services Inc., an organization that monitors stolen and damaged vehicles, small cars are among the most targeted vehicles for theft. Apparently compacts are easy to steal, dismantle and then sell, mainly due to their popularity among import enthusiasts. The 1995-2001 Acura Integra dominates the list, taking six of the ten most stolen slots. The powerful 1.8-liter engine is easily inserted into the Honda Civic, a favorite among racers.
The 10 most stolen vehicles for 2005 include:
- 2001 BMW M roadster
- 1998 Acura Integra
- 2004 Mercury Marauder
- 1999 Acura Integra
- 1995 Acura Integra
- 2002 Audi S4
- 1996 Acura Integra
- 1997 Acura Integra
- 2001 Acura Integra (pictured)
- 2000 Jaguar XJR
[Source: Associated Press, CCC Information Services Inc.]
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jenny 1:04AM (2/08/2008)
The article mentions the BMW M Roadster in the first paragraph, undoubtedly the http://www.carpartswholesale.com/parts/bmw/z8.html they are referring to.
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Ryan 5:13PM (8/02/2006)
"2001 BMW M (M what?)"
LOL, ya know how sometimes something just makes you laugh your ass off, this was it! LOL. No kidding, M what.
I cant wait to purchase my 2001 BMW M!!! LOL
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Howard Kerr 5:14PM (8/02/2006)
Looking at this list, MY conclusion is that "factory hot rods" are not safe...from theft. The #3 car is definitely NOT small, and 6 of the remaining 10 cars are basically the same car...a third generation Acura Integra.
It looks like CCC Information Services...is an oxymoron of sorts, that is, this list is lacking in real information.
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Chris 5:18PM (8/02/2006)
The BMW M probably refers to the M Roadster/Coupe. There is no numeral following the M badging like the M3 and M5.
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Ren 5:20PM (8/02/2006)
These types of surveys always fail to inform. Is there anything about a 1998 Integra that makes it more likely to be stolen than a 1997? Anyone with an IQ larger than his hat size will know the answer is "No." For all intents and purposes of theivery, they are exactly the same. What these surveys SHOULD be telling us is a range of years (Acura Integra 1994-99, since they all had the same body style). There needs to be some more value added by these companies. Simply crunching numbers from police reports just doesn't cut it. I certainly hope insurance companies and the like aren't going by such arbitary, poorly-compiled lists although this wouldn't be the first time I was disappointed by Big Insurance.
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David 5:21PM (8/02/2006)
The article mentions the BMW M Roadster in the first paragraph, undoubtedly the BMW M they are referring to.
not LOL.
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Presto 5:25PM (8/02/2006)
How did you think I got my Acura Ingegra? Duh.
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Hung2 5:54PM (8/02/2006)
Ummm, Ryan my man. The list I'm looking says 2001 BMW M Roadster. Thats definitive enough for me. I owed a 2001 M Roadster some time ago. Great little car - fun to drive, great looking and lots of power, but that rear suspension - Aye Carumba!! Further exasperated when horsepower was increased from 240 to 315. Talk about a swooshy tail!! Whew!
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CJ 6:13PM (8/02/2006)
Looking over the top 25, I'm happy to see my '99 M Roadster is safe. I guess I can keep parking it with the top down, keys in the ignition...
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Ryan 6:14PM (8/02/2006)
"1. "2001 BMW M (M what?)"
-Ahhh, that totally sucks, what I put in quotes above, is what Autoblog.com orginally had on the list.
It orginally appeared just like above. It would be nice if autoblog could vouch for me :-)
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Jon Lind 6:21PM (8/02/2006)
The Mercury Marauder is third on the list? Does that mean that pretty much every Marauder sold was subsequently stolen?
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David 6:30PM (8/02/2006)
Jon,
That's the first good laugh I've had all day. Thanks.
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Ken 6:34PM (8/02/2006)
So, if you own an Integra go check on it right now, and consider sleeping in it.
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Hung2 6:42PM (8/02/2006)
You know - it took me awhile to remember what the heck the Merc Marauder looked like. Then I recalled that it wasn't very memorable was it?
Ryan - no worries dude. You're good to go!!
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John 6:47PM (8/02/2006)
Hey You! Get away from my Integra!!
I now feel so popular ;)
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UH2L 7:35PM (8/02/2006)
My Saab is reliable because it's there when I get back to drive it. It seems like thieves don't appreciate hatchbacks.
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Ryan 7:45PM (8/02/2006)
"15. My Saab is reliable because it's there when I get back to drive it. It seems like thieves don't appreciate hatchbacks.
Posted at 7:35PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by UH2L"
The Integra is a hatchback.
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Sanfam 7:55PM (8/02/2006)
How is this list figured? Is it just raw numbers stolen? is it per thousand registered/sold? I know the Integras rank high on the charts regardless, but the rest irk me.
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Big Al 8:05PM (8/02/2006)
# 15,
It's not that thieves don't appreciate hatchbacks, they just don't like Saabs. Kinda like the rest of the world.
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christine 8:20PM (8/02/2006)
#16,
zing!!!
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