Lancer Evolution Ranked #2 Most Stolen Car | [MERGED]
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Evo 2nd most stolen car for 2006
Watch your back guys, our cars are the 2nd most stolen vehicle
in the USA for 2006. Here is the article:
Fact Sheet: Most Stolen Vehicles
The 2003-2005 model year vehicles that are most and least likely to be stolen, based on theft claims per 1,000 insured vehicles.
MOST STOLEN VEHICLES:
Cadillac Escalade
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4WD
Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab
Ford F-250/350 supercrew 4WD (2005 model year)
Chrysler Sebring (2004-2005 model years)
LEAST STOLEN VEHICLES:
Ford Taurus station wagon
Pontiac Vibe 4WD
Buick LeSabre
Buick Park Avenue
Toyota Sienna 4WD (2004-2005 model years)
Source: Highway Loss Data Institute of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
in the USA for 2006. Here is the article:
Fact Sheet: Most Stolen Vehicles
The 2003-2005 model year vehicles that are most and least likely to be stolen, based on theft claims per 1,000 insured vehicles.
MOST STOLEN VEHICLES:
Cadillac Escalade
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4WD
Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab
Ford F-250/350 supercrew 4WD (2005 model year)
Chrysler Sebring (2004-2005 model years)
LEAST STOLEN VEHICLES:
Ford Taurus station wagon
Pontiac Vibe 4WD
Buick LeSabre
Buick Park Avenue
Toyota Sienna 4WD (2004-2005 model years)
Source: Highway Loss Data Institute of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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The EVO isn't the 2nd most stolen vehicle, but the 2nd most frequently stolen vehicle per 1,000. Still a little scary, glad I bought my alarm although I doubt it's really that much of a deterent.
The EVO isn't the 2nd most stolen vehicle, but the 2nd most frequently stolen vehicle per 1,000. Still a little scary, glad I bought my alarm although I doubt it's really that much of a deterent.
Originally Posted by M.A.S.
It was on channel 32(Fox) news @ 9. I forget where they sourced the info from. I was pretty shocked and irritated. I previously owned a Civic Si, and that car was on the top 10 because of the B16. It never fails, every car that I own is a candidate for the most stolen vehicle.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/06/07/...eut/index.html
heres another article about it on CNN
heres another article about it on CNN
Originally Posted by M.A.S.
According to the local news, the Evo is rated the 2nd most stolen car behind the Cadillac Escalade....no wonder our premiums are going up. 
i saw the segment on cnbc at work today
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"Escalades had the highest rate of insurance theft claims for the fourth straight year, according to a study released Wednesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Escalade was followed by the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup"
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Does anyone feel that this information being posted to the public makes certain vehicles MORE PRONE to theft now?
Maybe some cars were being overlooked by thieves, but now they have a "list of the nation's most wanted" to guide them.
Maybe some cars were being overlooked by thieves, but now they have a "list of the nation's most wanted" to guide them.
Originally Posted by Tom Selleck
Does anyone feel that this information being posted to the public makes certain vehicles MORE PRONE to theft now?
Maybe some cars were being overlooked by thieves, but now they have a "list of the nation's most wanted" to guide them.
Maybe some cars were being overlooked by thieves, but now they have a "list of the nation's most wanted" to guide them.
Originally Posted by uranium9v
I live in Modesto, CA... car theft capital of the US.
I've only seen maybe 4 evos around here, but hear of 5 being stolen.
Most are stolen by druggies looking for cash.
I've only seen maybe 4 evos around here, but hear of 5 being stolen.
Most are stolen by druggies looking for cash.
Originally Posted by Kryptonite
I wonder if any of the Evo's or parts are being targeted for overseas theft rings?
parked right next to my Evo. They didn't even bother looking at the Evo which at the time had the stereo in, aftermarket wheels and all the other goodies (that I don't leave in the car anymore).After I ran out with a home made naginata ready for some slicing, dudes disappeared in a puff of smoke.