Lancer Evolution Ranked #2 Most Stolen Car | [MERGED]
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saw this today on gAyOL too. it's all stuff reported to insurance as possible thefts and i'm sure all the vandalized evo's are included as well. we've seen plenty of them show up on here.
still i'd be more worried to own some swapped civic in socal than i would an evo. the easier to take the more it happens. also not hard to pull off some rims or grab a wing and yank on it.
still i'd be more worried to own some swapped civic in socal than i would an evo. the easier to take the more it happens. also not hard to pull off some rims or grab a wing and yank on it.
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. 
http://www.local6.com/automotive/9332985/detail.html
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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.
No but all joking a side i am parking my car indoors and at home from now on 
Its definately not based on vehicles stolen cause Ive been on this site a while and the only stolen vehicle thread I remember was the EB IX that got stolen off a dealer lot. When I had my Teg I was a Honda-Tech'er those forums were polluted with stolen cars. One of the reasons I replaced it with the Evo. I had my Evo broken into. Stole my CD's f$%&ed up my front bumper and had to get it sprayed so that was 1 claim. Sorry for contributing to any rate increases that might come of this. Hey theives suck.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - GM, Chrysler and Ford want to make more cars that people are keen to buy but they already have a few models that people like to steal.
For the fourth straight year, GM's luxury Cadillac Escalade topped the list of late-model vehicles most coveted by thieves, according to an analysis of theft claims in 2005 by the insurance industry.
Ford's F-250/350 large pickup truck was in the top five most stolen models along with the Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup and the Sebring four-door sedan, both made by Chrysler.
Pickups have become more popular among car thieves as their sales have grown.
The high-performance Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution four-door sedan was also among the most stolen models for the first time. Investigators suspect it may attract thieves because its parts can be used to customize the standard Lancer.
The Ford Taurus and the Pontiac Vibe and Buick LeSabre, both made by GM, were among the least stolen models.
Investigators affiliated with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which represents insurance companies on safety and consumer issues, examined claims for vehicles between 1 and 3 years old.
The results showed the Escalade represented the most theft insurance claims at more than 13 per 1,000 vehicles in 2005. It also had the most expensive claims at $17,913.
"Almost one-quarter of theft claims for the Escalade are for $40,000 or more, indicating that thieves often are stealing the whole vehicles and not just their parts," said Kim Hazelbaker, the executive who oversaw the analysis.
"It's got pop culture appeal. It's got buzz. It's desirable," said insurance institute spokesman Russ Rader.
Rader noted that newer vehicles are often stolen by professionals for export. But he said Escalades, with a price tag of more than $60,000 and features like leather seats, a navigation system and satellite radio, are sometimes found on blocks stripped of interior parts.
The Escalade's theft losses have been highest in recent years even though it is equipped with a device that's supposed to prevent starting without the proper key.
GM has redesigned the Escalade for 2007 and upgraded its electronic anti-theft system, but the insurance group said it is too soon to know if that will reduce the theft rate.
For the fourth straight year, GM's luxury Cadillac Escalade topped the list of late-model vehicles most coveted by thieves, according to an analysis of theft claims in 2005 by the insurance industry.
Ford's F-250/350 large pickup truck was in the top five most stolen models along with the Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup and the Sebring four-door sedan, both made by Chrysler.
Pickups have become more popular among car thieves as their sales have grown.
The high-performance Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution four-door sedan was also among the most stolen models for the first time. Investigators suspect it may attract thieves because its parts can be used to customize the standard Lancer.
The Ford Taurus and the Pontiac Vibe and Buick LeSabre, both made by GM, were among the least stolen models.
Investigators affiliated with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which represents insurance companies on safety and consumer issues, examined claims for vehicles between 1 and 3 years old.
The results showed the Escalade represented the most theft insurance claims at more than 13 per 1,000 vehicles in 2005. It also had the most expensive claims at $17,913.
"Almost one-quarter of theft claims for the Escalade are for $40,000 or more, indicating that thieves often are stealing the whole vehicles and not just their parts," said Kim Hazelbaker, the executive who oversaw the analysis.
"It's got pop culture appeal. It's got buzz. It's desirable," said insurance institute spokesman Russ Rader.
Rader noted that newer vehicles are often stolen by professionals for export. But he said Escalades, with a price tag of more than $60,000 and features like leather seats, a navigation system and satellite radio, are sometimes found on blocks stripped of interior parts.
The Escalade's theft losses have been highest in recent years even though it is equipped with a device that's supposed to prevent starting without the proper key.
GM has redesigned the Escalade for 2007 and upgraded its electronic anti-theft system, but the insurance group said it is too soon to know if that will reduce the theft rate.
Just take the wing off, and get 20 lugs with 5 different keys and put 5 different lugs on 1 rim . Sure changiing rims would suck but atleast they won't get stolen. I can understand the insurace claims... Most people do not leave their evos stock. Plsu there are very few on the road. Any car can use our tires, or our wing, and even the interior. $10K probably = rims/tires/seats/steering wheel/ and wing.
Last edited by ThEHiTMaN; Jun 7, 2006 at 07:17 PM.
Originally Posted by ThEHiTMaN
Just take the wing off, and get 20 lugs with 5 different keys and put 5 different lugs on 1 rim . Sure changiing rims would suck but atleast they won't get stolen. I can understand the insurace claims... Most people do not leave their evos stock. Plsu there are very few on the road. Any car can use our tires, or our wing, and even the interior. $10K probably = rims/tires/seats/steering wheel/ and wing.
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from what I've observed on EvoM, the most common characteristic of Evos stolen are:
1. Tow truck guy is criminal and tows Evo away at night. (not preventable)
2. Evo was tuned by owner and immobilizer chip was disengaged to assist in tuning and reflashes. (preventable)
3. Evo owner left keys in car. (preventable)
So basically, the only other way to steal parts out of the car was to get your VIN off your dash and go to a dealer get a key cut. The key couldn't drive the car but could open the doors.
1. Tow truck guy is criminal and tows Evo away at night. (not preventable)
2. Evo was tuned by owner and immobilizer chip was disengaged to assist in tuning and reflashes. (preventable)
3. Evo owner left keys in car. (preventable)
So basically, the only other way to steal parts out of the car was to get your VIN off your dash and go to a dealer get a key cut. The key couldn't drive the car but could open the doors.
Originally Posted by trinydex
i heard of a lotta thefts. seats, wheels... and then a LOT of vandalization... holy crap the evo must be the #1 most hated car ever.
Jealous ones will envy
