Most Stolen Car!

Gordon · 21st January 2005, 16:32

[SIZE=5]Most Stolen Cars in the United States!![/SIZE]

The HLDI lists the five most-stolen vehicles for the 2001-2003 model years as follows:

Cadillac Escalade EXT
Nissan Maxima
Cadillac Escalade
Dodge Stratus/Chrysler Sebring
Dodge Intrepid

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The CCC reports the ten most-stolen vehicles for 2003 are as follows:

1995 Saturn SL
1998 Acura Integra
1994 Saturn SL
1999 Acura Integra
1995 Acura Integra
1997 Acura Integra
1996 Acura Integra
1994 Acura Integra
2002 Mitsubishi Montero
2000 Honda Civic

The study is based on total loss claims received from more than 350 property and casualty insurers in North America and compares the number of vehicles stolen and not recovered against vehicle registration volume information provided by R.L. Polk & Co., to determine the rate of theft.
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Here is the NICB top ten list—the number in parentheses is the model year most stolen:

Toyota Camry (1989)
Honda Accord (1994)
Honda Civic (2000)
Chevrolet Full-Size Pickup (1992)
Ford F-Series Pickup (1997)
Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee (1993)
Oldsmobile Cutlass (1986)
Dodge Caravan (1994)
Ford Taurus (1996)
Toyota Corolla (2001)

This study is based on some 1.2 million motor vehicles reported stolen to the NICB in 2002 by law enforcement agencies nationwide.
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Source: MSN Autos - http://autos.msn.com/advice/article....d=2891&src=Ins

lamborghini · 21st January 2005, 23:53

cool find
anyone have any idea about india

Technocrat · 22nd January 2005, 13:08

I think it should be the Marutis, since they are so many.. specially the 800 & that too the white ones.

sridhar24 · 22nd January 2005, 17:29

Yup it has to be the 800s in India, its so easy to open the doors without the key.

X-Machine · 22nd January 2005, 19:43

Hmm.I suppose Marutis(Esteem,M800,alto),Hyundais(Santro) and Lancers.In that order.
Heard a lot bout these cars gettin stolen.

X

turbo_lover · 14th April 2005, 22:10

max stolen are maruti's ... especally the 800.

my friends mom's 800 , my skool friends 800 and my 800 was stolen in the same month ...

lamborghini · 14th April 2005, 23:08

Cool.
Thats why one should buy flashy colours.
We got a bright red lancer. Flashy so will be avoided by theives.
My dads friends esteem was stolen.
Thank god for insurance.

khanak · 15th April 2005, 01:33

I also remember reading somewhere about the white Qualiss nd Sumos being stolen and sold in rural areas.

gamerno1 · 15th April 2005, 01:54

i think the order i saw somewhere was 800, esteem, zen (zee news or somewhere)
so thats makes it an all suzuki podium finish

revtech · 15th April 2005, 01:59

800's are the most and then esteems and sumos.most of these 800's and sumos can be opened with ANY key.

yeah you red right any key.jus stick it in it doesnt have to go in prop and jus turn it.the lock should come up.after my friend showed me this and i managed to open 3 out of 5 800's. althouh you cant start the car with that key.

khanak · 15th April 2005, 02:03

The guys who tow your car away do it the best. They use this steel strip and slide it down the side of your window and open the car. They do it so fast and so casually its amazing.

zulfikar · 15th April 2005, 07:27

My dads sierra was also stolen and Police found the car after about 20 days...
With LOTS of parts missing...

khanak u can say "Gone In 60 Sec"......ha ha ha

gkrishn · 15th April 2005, 10:26

Quote:

They use this steel strip and slide it down the side of your window and open the car. They do it so fast and so casually its amazing.

Once i managed to get my self locked out with my keys still inside (i dont use this keyless thingie). Then a bunch of car drivers(atleast one of them is a ex-con) of my team managers tried the same as u have mentioned. Finally after about an hour to my relief, due to lack equipment or due to loss of touch, i dont know what, they just manage do damage some lever inside and were not able to open the door.

Indian · 31st July 2007, 11:49

Hi Guys,

This thread is not updated in last two years ! Last two years have seen many changes in auto-industry in India. With Maruthi introducing iCATS & newer cars coming into India.

As I read about Khaadu's Bolero being stolen & similar complaints on Bolero being stolen in many places, I was wondering what is the current "stolen market" scene in India like? Any news/updates on "most stolen" cars in India?

msdivy · 31st July 2007, 13:46

Top stolen cars, India:

Maruti 800
Santro
Maruti Zen
Alto
Scorpio
Indica
Esteem
Bolero

Basically those cars which fetch good price at second hand market.

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Police sources say thieves are usually a part of an organised racket involving RTO officials. So while one person breaks open the car and steals it, others in the group change the number plate, prepare fake registration papers and palm it off to unsuspecting customers.
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Usually, the stolen vehicles are disposed of outside the state.
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Source: Stolen cars a booming business-India-The Times of India

21st January 2005, 16:32	#1
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Most Stolen Car! [SIZE=5]Most Stolen Cars in the United States!![/SIZE] The HLDI lists the five most-stolen vehicles for the 2001-2003 model years as follows: Cadillac Escalade EXT Nissan Maxima Cadillac Escalade Dodge Stratus/Chrysler Sebring Dodge Intrepid __________________________________________________ _____________ The CCC reports the ten most-stolen vehicles for 2003 are as follows: 1995 Saturn SL 1998 Acura Integra 1994 Saturn SL 1999 Acura Integra 1995 Acura Integra 1997 Acura Integra 1996 Acura Integra 1994 Acura Integra 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 2000 Honda Civic The study is based on total loss claims received from more than 350 property and casualty insurers in North America and compares the number of vehicles stolen and not recovered against vehicle registration volume information provided by R.L. Polk & Co., to determine the rate of theft. __________________________________________________ _____________ Here is the NICB top ten list—the number in parentheses is the model year most stolen: Toyota Camry (1989) Honda Accord (1994) Honda Civic (2000) Chevrolet Full-Size Pickup (1992) Ford F-Series Pickup (1997) Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee (1993) Oldsmobile Cutlass (1986) Dodge Caravan (1994) Ford Taurus (1996) Toyota Corolla (2001) This study is based on some 1.2 million motor vehicles reported stolen to the NICB in 2002 by law enforcement agencies nationwide. __________________________________________________ _____________ Source: MSN Autos - http://autos.msn.com/advice/article....d=2891&src=Ins
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21st January 2005, 23:53	#2
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	cool find anyone have any idea about india
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22nd January 2005, 13:08	#3
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	I think it should be the Marutis, since they are so many.. specially the 800 & that too the white ones.
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22nd January 2005, 17:29	#4
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Yup it has to be the 800s in India, its so easy to open the doors without the key.
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22nd January 2005, 19:43	#5
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	Hmm.I suppose Marutis(Esteem,M800,alto),Hyundais(Santro) and Lancers.In that order. Heard a lot bout these cars gettin stolen. X
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14th April 2005, 22:10	#6
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,377 Thanked: 9 Times	max stolen are maruti's ... especally the 800. my friends mom's 800 , my skool friends 800 and my 800 was stolen in the same month ...
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14th April 2005, 23:08	#7
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Cool. Thats why one should buy flashy colours. We got a bright red lancer. Flashy so will be avoided by theives. My dads friends esteem was stolen. Thank god for insurance.
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15th April 2005, 01:33	#8
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	I also remember reading somewhere about the white Qualiss nd Sumos being stolen and sold in rural areas.
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15th April 2005, 01:54	#9
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	i think the order i saw somewhere was 800, esteem, zen (zee news or somewhere) so thats makes it an all suzuki podium finish
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15th April 2005, 01:59	#10
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	800's are the most and then esteems and sumos.most of these 800's and sumos can be opened with ANY key. yeah you red right any key.jus stick it in it doesnt have to go in prop and jus turn it.the lock should come up.after my friend showed me this and i managed to open 3 out of 5 800's. althouh you cant start the car with that key.
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15th April 2005, 02:03	#11
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	The guys who tow your car away do it the best. They use this steel strip and slide it down the side of your window and open the car. They do it so fast and so casually its amazing.
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15th April 2005, 07:27	#12
zulfikar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 532 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	My dads sierra was also stolen and Police found the car after about 20 days... With LOTS of parts missing... khanak u can say "Gone In 60 Sec"......ha ha ha Last edited by zulfikar : 15th April 2005 at 07:28.
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31st July 2007, 11:49	#14
Indian BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 212 Thanked: 186 Times	Hi Guys, This thread is not updated in last two years ! Last two years have seen many changes in auto-industry in India. With Maruthi introducing iCATS & newer cars coming into India. As I read about Khaadu's Bolero being stolen & similar complaints on Bolero being stolen in many places, I was wondering what is the current "stolen market" scene in India like? Any news/updates on "most stolen" cars in India?
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