Theft Hot List

"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.

"Bill 2" > wrote in message news:NXjdd.150757>
> 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.
>
>

But our new 2004 Sebring has the *&^# $70 key, so I think it would be
harder to steal.

Jeff Falkiner

"Bill 2" > wrote in message news:NXjdd.150757>
> 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.
>
>

But our new 2004 Sebring has the *&^# $70 key, so I think it would be
harder to steal.

Jeff Falkiner

"Scott en Aztlán" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:54:37 -0400, "James C. Reeves"
> > wrote:
>
> >Here is the link to more information...
> >
> >http://www.carsafety.org/news_releas...4/pr101904.htm
>
> LOL!!!
>
> Why is it no surprise that a Saturn is at the BOTTOM of the list?
>
> Nobody even wants to STEAL a Saturn!!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!!!


Saturns were getting stolen like crazy near where I live, well for a period
of about 2 weeks or so. I thought I read that the 95 SL was near the top of
the theft list according to one report this past year..but I could be wrong.

http://www.detnow.com/wxyz/nw_local_...231530,00.html

"Scott en Aztlán" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:54:37 -0400, "James C. Reeves"
> > wrote:
>
> >Here is the link to more information...
> >
> >http://www.carsafety.org/news_releas...4/pr101904.htm
>
> LOL!!!
>
> Why is it no surprise that a Saturn is at the BOTTOM of the list?
>
> Nobody even wants to STEAL a Saturn!!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!!!


Saturns were getting stolen like crazy near where I live, well for a period
of about 2 weeks or so. I thought I read that the 95 SL was near the top of
the theft list according to one report this past year..but I could be wrong.

http://www.detnow.com/wxyz/nw_local_...231530,00.html

"Jeff Falkiner" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Bill 2" > wrote in message news:NXjdd.150757>
> > 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.
> >
> >
>
> But our new 2004 Sebring has the *&^# $70 key, so I think it would be
> harder to steal.

Yes, but a lot of older Statuses don't have a SKIM key, so all you need to
steal it is a screw driver, a hammer, and a pair of pliers. Or one of those
Skeleton keys.

"Jeff Falkiner" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Bill 2" > wrote in message news:NXjdd.150757>
> > 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.
> >
> >
>
> But our new 2004 Sebring has the *&^# $70 key, so I think it would be
> harder to steal.

Yes, but a lot of older Statuses don't have a SKIM key, so all you need to
steal it is a screw driver, a hammer, and a pair of pliers. Or one of those
Skeleton keys.

In rec.autos.driving Scott en Aztlan > wrote:
> Nobody even wants to STEAL a Saturn!!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!!!

Although, if rumors are true, Saturn is coming out with a coupe and
possibly a sedan based on the Kappa space-frame RWD platform in 2006. In
which case, I might want to stea^W buy one.

-Andrew

In rec.autos.driving Scott en Aztlan > wrote:
> Nobody even wants to STEAL a Saturn!!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!!!

Although, if rumors are true, Saturn is coming out with a coupe and
possibly a sedan based on the Kappa space-frame RWD platform in 2006. In
which case, I might want to stea^W buy one.

-Andrew

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004, Bill 2 wrote:

> 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.

You've just jogged my memory -- I remember taking my old Valiant in for an
insurance adjustor inspection and seeing a direct-replacement
high-security ignition lock assembly for Chrysler vehicles with the
Accustar steering column (basically all '90-'95, with Jeeps and some
trucks going later than that). No idea who made it or where to get
one...sound familiar to anyone?