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Old 01-04-13, 12:35 PM
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Default Top stolen vehicles for 2012

http://www.carinsurancecomparison.co...-cars-in-2012/

10.Nissan Maxima
9.Hummer H2
8.Dodge Charger
7.Chrysler 300
6.GMC Yukon
5.Chevy Silverado
4.GMC Sierra
3.Chevy Avalanche
2.Ford F-Series 4WD


Numero uno!
Cadillac Escalade.
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The super duty has been a favorite for a long time and Ford has done nothing to address the ease of entry for burglars. The door locks are notoriously easy to break through.
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Everything domestic except for the Maxima.
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I'm much more interested in the stolen rates rather than the numbers stolen.

Given the staggering number of F150s sold it is unsurprising that it makes the list. The H2 on the contrary is much rarer and its making the list should then be a true warning.
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no one wants honda's any more lol?
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thank god the crooks have no taste! just kidding,LOL

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Originally Posted by ydooby
I'm much more interested in the stolen rates rather than the numbers stolen.

Given the staggering number of F150s sold it is unsurprising that it makes the list. The H2 on the contrary is much rarer and its making the list should then be a true warning.
Agreed
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A close friend of mine had his Dodge Charger stolen not so long ago. I wonder if this list is what the thieves themselves look for...or if its just a coincidence.
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wow I wouldn't have thought of any of those vehicles would be in the top 10 most stolen cars. Weird...
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No escalade? Those are coming up missing all the time.

Ydooby's statement would make this much more interesting.

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Wait... Just saw the space for #1 lol
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I'm surprised the H2 is on the list. After gas prices went up a few years ago most of the Hummers disappeared. It went from being super common to pretty rare.
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I wonder if they are being shipped overseas
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Usually when these list pop up they have model years, otherwise this makes you think all newer cars are being stolen
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Originally Posted by Kira X
I'm surprised the H2 is on the list. After gas prices went up a few years ago most of the Hummers disappeared. It went from being super common to pretty rare.
Hummers (and other rugged off-road vehicles) are in great demand in Third-World countries with bad roads and primitive driving conditions. In fact, there are professional theft-rings that steal these vehicles and ship them off....for a profit.....to those countries.
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