Top 10 Most stolen vehicles

[MazdaGurl]

The popular 1995 Honda Civic continues to be the top pick among thieves, holding onto that position for the 2007 calendar year, according to the "Hot Wheels" report released in July 2008 by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

And while the types of vehicles being stolen remain consistent from year to year, overall car theft in the U.S. declined almost nine percent in 2007. "The continuing national decrease in vehicle theft is a positive sign that the fight against vehicle theft by law enforcement, the insurance industry and the NICB continues to be effective," said Robert M. Bryant, NICB's president and chief executive officer.

The most recent NICB report listed the 1991 Honda Accord as the second-most-stolen vehicle, followed by the 1989 Toyota Camry. In fourth position, the 1997 Ford F-150 was the highest-listed pickup truck as well as the most stolen domestic-branded vehicle. The only other domestic brands on the list were also trucks — the 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 and the 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup.

Other perennial favorites among thieves include the Acura Integra and Nissan Sentra. According to the NICB, thieves continue to target these older vehicles because they provide the best market for stolen vehicle parts.

The NICB encourages everyone to follow what it calls a "layered approach" to auto theft protection by employing simple, low-cost suggestions to make vehicles less attractive to thieves. The four layers include common sense, a warning device, an immobilizing device, and a tracking device.

The least expensive form of defense, common sense simply means using the standard anti-theft features of a vehicle by locking the car and taking the keys. The second layer is a warning device or alarm on the vehicle.

The third layer suggests some sort of immobilizing device, such as a fuel cutoff or smart key that prevents the vehicle from being driven. The fourth layer consists of a tracking device allowing law enforcement officers to track and recover a vehicle if stolen.

The NICB study is based on information reported to the National Crime Information Center.

Here are the 10 most stolen vehicles as reported by the NICB — the number in parentheses is the model year most stolen:

1. Honda Civic (1995)
2. Honda Accord (1991)
3. Toyota Camry (1989)
4. Ford F-150 (1997)
5. Chevrolet C/K 1500 (1994)
6. Acura Integra (1994)
7. Dodge Ram Pickup (2004)
8. Nissan Sentra (1994)
9. Toyota Pickup (1988)
10. Toyota Corolla (2007)

Source: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.asp...cumentid=434545

[cory.sparks]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaGurl @ Jul 16 2008, 10:03 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=56611]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

The popular 1995 Honda Civic continues to be the top pick among thieves, holding onto that position for the 2007 calendar year, according to the "Hot Wheels" report released in July 2008 by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

And while the types of vehicles being stolen remain consistent from year to year, overall car theft in the U.S. declined almost nine percent in 2007. "The continuing national decrease in vehicle theft is a positive sign that the fight against vehicle theft by law enforcement, the insurance industry and the NICB continues to be effective," said Robert M. Bryant, NICB's president and chief executive officer.

The most recent NICB report listed the 1991 Honda Accord as the second-most-stolen vehicle, followed by the 1989 Toyota Camry. In fourth position, the 1997 Ford F-150 was the highest-listed pickup truck as well as the most stolen domestic-branded vehicle. The only other domestic brands on the list were also trucks — the 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 and the 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup.

Other perennial favorites among thieves include the Acura Integra and Nissan Sentra. According to the NICB, thieves continue to target these older vehicles because they provide the best market for stolen vehicle parts.

The NICB encourages everyone to follow what it calls a "layered approach" to auto theft protection by employing simple, low-cost suggestions to make vehicles less attractive to thieves. The four layers include common sense, a warning device, an immobilizing device, and a tracking device.

The least expensive form of defense, common sense simply means using the standard anti-theft features of a vehicle by locking the car and taking the keys. The second layer is a warning device or alarm on the vehicle.

The third layer suggests some sort of immobilizing device, such as a fuel cutoff or smart key that prevents the vehicle from being driven. The fourth layer consists of a tracking device allowing law enforcement officers to track and recover a vehicle if stolen.

The NICB study is based on information reported to the National Crime Information Center.

Here are the 10 most stolen vehicles as reported by the NICB — the number in parentheses is the model year most stolen:

1. Honda Civic (1995)
2. Honda Accord (1991)
3. Toyota Camry (1989)
4. Ford F-150 (1997)
5. Chevrolet C/K 1500 (1994)
6. Acura Integra (1994)
7. Dodge Ram Pickup (2004)
8. Nissan Sentra (1994)
9. Toyota Pickup (1988)
10. Toyota Corolla (2007)

Source: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.asp...cumentid=434545[/b]

Mazda's are simply too good of a car to get stolen lol

[Low Impedance]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Project_Mazda @ Aug 26 2008, 06:27 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=61115]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Mazda's are simply too good of a car to get stolen lol [/b]

ehhh....wouldnt go that far, if i showed you the ignition assembly on an rx7 you would laugh a little.

[Billman]

I am curious as to why a 95 (or an 89 for that matter) would still be that desirable to someone stealing cars... I mean a 13 year old vehicle... Really?!? I don't get it.

[MazdaGurl]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Billman @ Aug 26 2008, 03:10 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=61202]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

I am curious as to why a 95 (or an 89 for that matter) would still be that desirable to someone stealing cars... I mean a 13 year old vehicle... Really?!? I don't get it.[/b]

They're easy, the parts are easy to find, and the variety of fart cannons and aluminum wings are insane!

[tsx_guy]

you can build up the engine right quick, it's cheap as all hell now and they can be fast.. for not a lot of coin.
and they are all hawt!!!! I <3 honda!!!!

[Rev2Red]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Project_Mazda @ Aug 26 2008, 06:27 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=61115]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Mazda's are simply too good of a car to get stolen lol [/b]

Thats cuz nobody wants one. Especially a rotary with 8000 miles left on it at best! LOL

WOOHOO We made number 8!!! 91-94 Sentra!!

[tsx_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rev2Red @ Sep 3 2008, 03:41 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=62103]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Thats cuz nobody wants one. Especially a rotary with 8000 miles left on it at best! LOL

WOOHOO We made number 8!!! 91-94 Sentra!![/b]

boo nissan...yeah honda! j/k...no not really.