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Old October 21st 04, 03:48 AM
Joe
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"Bill 2" > wrote in message
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> "James C. Reeves" > wrote in message
> ...
> > The HLDI released it's list of cars based on how likely they are to be

> stolen.
> > Among the top 5 are two Cadillac SUX/XUV models and the Nissan Maxima,

> which I
> > guess makes some sense. The Cadillac's have expensive wheels and are

> often
> > recovered without the wheels and the Maxims has the HID headlamps that

are
> a
> > perfect fit to the older Maximas. But also on the list are the Dodge
> > Stratus/Chrysler Sebring (same basic car). What is so special about

those
> that
> > thieves are interested in?

>
> Chrysler has traditionally had easily defeatable ignition systems making
> them really easy to steal. Good for joyriders. Especially early 90's
> Chryslers, but they're started to get less common. I'd estimate 50% of
> Acclaims / Sundances / Voyagers owners use "The Club" because of this.
>

Sounds like you live in Boston. I didn't think 50% of anybody used the "the
club", let alone anybody driving a dull car. Even if you could easily steal
a sundance, why would you bother?


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