[DeTomaso] NPC: Most Stolen Cars

Wed Nov 16 14:55:51 EST 2011

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While some of the best-selling cars in the U.S. also top the most
frequently stolen list each year because of their sheer numbers, another
look at the statistics reveals which cars by percentage sold are the most
likely to by targeted by thieves.

According to data recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, the car most frequently stolen, based on the number of
thefts per 1,000 vehicles sold during 2009, was the $92,000
Audi<http://autos.yahoo.com/audi/;_ylt=ArUjzLhoMqSNSwKsaL2s.ntmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFxZTU3YWNiBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwM1BHNlYwNNZWRpYUFydGljbGVCb2R5QXNzZW1ibHk-;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
S8
sport/luxury sedan, with 8.81 thefts per 1,000 vehicles produced. That
comes out to just two out of the 227 S8s that were sold in the U.S., so
it’s hardly a widespread epidemic.

Still, NHTSA’s statistics prove the point that the flashiest cars on the
road can also be the most popular – for the wrong reasons.

The Ford<http://autos.yahoo.com/ford/;_ylt=AsfXmwuQPEwonjLulT16jpZmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFxdm02bDQwBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwM2BHNlYwNNZWRpYUFydGljbGVCb2R5QXNzZW1ibHk-;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
Shelby
Mustang GT had the next highest theft rate for 2009, with 8.61 vehicles per
1,000 stolen. Also in the top five were the sportiest variant of
BMW<http://autos.yahoo.com/bmw/;_ylt=Aln.1vcpoxQtgMVfwPy1BtpmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFxbG9xMjQ0BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwM3BHNlYwNNZWRpYUFydGljbGVCb2R5QXNzZW1ibHk-;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->’s
midsize sedan, the M5 (7.58/1,000), retro-flavored Dodge Charger full-size
sedan (6.47/1,000) and the no longer produced Honda S2000 roadster
(5.60/1,000).

[image: 2012 Infiniti
M35h]<http://autos.yahoo.com/infiniti/m/2012/;_ylt=AlljJxJqdd26yJgc2WKTfrtmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFxc20wamRuBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwM4BHNlYwNNZWRpYUFydGljbGVCb2R5QXNzZW1ibHk-;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->

2012 Infiniti M35h
The remainder of the top 10 list of cars with the highest theft rates for
2009 included the midsize
Mitsubishi<http://autos.yahoo.com/mitsubishi/;_ylt=AkkZqN7K_ua4gALdJMduBUBmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFxcWhvbmVqBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwM5BHNlYwNNZWRpYUFydGljbGVCb2R5QXNzZW1ibHk-;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
Galant
sedan (5.11/1,000), the full-size
Chrysler<http://autos.yahoo.com/chrysler/;_ylt=Am5eBP4zyJeI8MaN.f5n81JmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyMzA3dTZjBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxMARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
300
sedan (4.57/1,000), the
Infiniti<http://autos.yahoo.com/infiniti/;_ylt=AgVP6UhA4V2_1xx5ayExXOxmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyZ3AwbDhzBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxMQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
M
luxury sedan (4.32/1,000)
theCadillac<http://autos.yahoo.com/cadillac/;_ylt=AkSEobm9zT39Juh7GR7Wfs5mhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFycmJianZ1BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxMgRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
STS
luxury sedan (4.28/1,000) and the
Mercedes-Benz<http://autos.yahoo.com/mercedes-benz/;_ylt=AoIalL6T_wPnv9RxSQqrYq9mhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyaXJmY3FrBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxMwRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
CL-Class
luxury sport coupe (3.91/1,000).

By brand, the most frequently stolen cars per 1,000 sold, were Chrysler
products, with the Chrysler
Sebring<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AsSazO8OsierurAVvQCP8pZmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFydTVzam5uBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxNARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=chrysler&model=sebring&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>,
Sebring Convertible and PT
Cruiser<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=Ako9uZdl_Gu7s4r4daLLy8hmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyMDRwY2UzBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxNQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=chrysler&model=pt_cruiser&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>,
and the Dodge Avenger<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AvY3gI4abvVUJE3rXTjJsqpmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFybjRybmcxBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxNgRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=dodge&model=avenger&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
 andDodge Caliber<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=Aqp.b0J3FXF96mukLQEQVc9mhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyZ3BtZ2Q5BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxNwRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=dodge&model=caliber&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
making
the top 20 in addition to the aforementioned 300 and Charger.

General Motors came in second, with four vehicles among top 20, with
the <http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=Ary9PsZm_Ix_Hm1uu21OmM1mhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyaWZtb2FyBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxOARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=pontiac&model=g5&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>Pontiac
G5<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AvIrx6ZapwgsM6Zu3T0Kcp9mhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFycHM3dm80BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMxOQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=pontiac&model=g5&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
 and G6<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=Anvkb28xPiheN4ver72wbKpmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyamU3dXMyBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyMARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=pontiac&model=g6&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
 and Chevrolet Impala<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AqsKlw6iXeEvpSIzgf6wPmpmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyZzc4bzNvBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyMQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=chevrolet&model=impala&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
joining
the STS.

While the Toyota
Camry<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AnV7.lA59c3RSnbt99547PFmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyMThiZHRnBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyMgRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=toyota&model=camry&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
was
the most purloined model overall in terms of sheer numbers, at 781 stolen
in 2009, it ranked 50th as a percentage of sales at just 1.74 per 1,000
cars. The least-stolen model per capita in 2009 was the
since-discontinued Mercury
Mariner<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AjQiAPubYD_Ge_pcikMSHPdmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyNG4xaHNvBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyMwRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=mercury&model=mariner&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
 SUV<http://autos.yahoo.com/suvs/all.html;_ylt=ApKwsoOGZNR9tw91GFlXyGxmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyYmxkbjdsBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyNARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->,
with a theft rate of 0.08 per 1,000 units, or a mere two vehicles out of
25,682 sold that year.

Fortunately, NHTSA reports that the number of auto thefts reported each
year is on the decline. “The agency believes that the theft rate reduction
could be the result of several factors including the increased use of
standard antitheft devices, vehicle parts marking, increased and improved
prosecution efforts by law enforcement organizations and increased public
awareness,” according to a NHTSA statement.

So what can you do to ensure that thieves won’t target your vehicular pride
and joy? Start by correcting bad habits, such as leaving the keys in the
ignition when the vehicle is unattended. Keep the windows and sunroof
closed, and don’t hide a spare key where an astute crook might find it.

If you have a garage, park inside it, not merely out on the driveway, and
make sure both entry doors are closed and locked at all times. If you park
on the street, choose a spot close to other vehicles, turn your wheels
toward the curb and engage the emergency brake to make it more difficult to
be towed. Away from home, park in a well-lit or well-traveled area after
dark, and avoid using long-term parking lots – take a taxi to the airport
instead.

Experts also advise having your car or truck’s vehicle identification
number (often called a “VIN,” it’s found on the driver’s side of the
dashboard at the bottom of the windshield, as well as on the model’s title)
etched on the windshield and major components to make them more difficult
for chop shops to sell as replacement parts.

Beyond the common-sense basics, use an antitheft device, which will often
also warrant a discount on your car insurance. A steering-wheel lock like
the popular “Club” is simple, inexpensive and can be as effective as
costlier alarm systems. A thief wants to get a vehicle as quickly as
possible, and anything that might slow him or her down can be enough of a
deterrent to instead choose another model on the block. Having a simple
ignition “kill switch” installed in a hidden location makes it more
difficult for a crook to start a car or truck and drive it away.

Advanced vehicle recovery devices like LoJack and General Motors’ OnStar
system use technology similar to that employed in satellite navigation
systems to help police departments locate cars and trucks if they are
stolen. They can be pricey and require a monthly subscription, but if you
own an expensive high-profile car, the cost is usually warranted.

[image: Mercedes-Benz
CL-Class]<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=Ai6dY2jWqbOn5uAMLUfD6XBmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyMGJuNHJvBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyNQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=mercedes_benz&model=cl_class&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
*10. Mercedes-Benz
CL-Class<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AkediJbUlJV7lF4fckK2c_JmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFybjM5aXQ4BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyNgRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=mercedes_benz&model=cl_class&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
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The sportier two-door version of Mercedes' S-Class sedan was taken by
thieves at the rate of 3.91 per 1,000 vehicles during 2009.

*9. Cadillac STS<http://autos.yahoo.com/cadillac/sts/2011/;_ylt=Ar4q.LrN0yDuWrw0Pqnhcy1mhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyNnBoZGpvBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyNwRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
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Buyers of the sporty Cadillac STS sedan were targeted by thieves to the
tune of 4.28 per 1,000 units sold.

*8. Infiniti M<http://autos.yahoo.com/infiniti/m/2012/;_ylt=Avjst18NZqk3eXJ2l4mcJHlmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFycjhjZG0wBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyOARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
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The flagship sedans of the Infiniti line, the M35 and M45 were stolen
during 2009 at the rate of 4.32 per 1,000 sold during 2009.

*7. Chrysler 300<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=Aqqf27QTuOlNUj2HjeJX3LRmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyYWcyczI1BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMyOQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=chrysler&model=300&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
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The stately Chrysler 300 sedan was stolen at the rate of 4.57 per 1,000
sold during 2009.

[image: Mitsubishi
Galant]<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AniwvOzlBKxwVLF0jM7uiYNmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFycGZobzQ0BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzMARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=mitsubishi&model=galant&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>

Mitsubishi Galant
*6. Mitsubishi Galant<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=ApkTGzMbv1zn0kzNylzudElmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyaTFxcGI1BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzMQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=mitsubishi&model=galant&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
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The midsize Mitsubishi Galant sedan was popular among thieves during 2009,
as 5.11 out of every 1,000 sold were stolen.

*5. Honda S2000<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AkuXH2o1.vbIUTJxk89BTvxmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyazFrNDFsBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzMgRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&make=honda&model=s2000&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used>
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No longer in production, the sleek Honda S2000 roadster was stolen at the
rate of 5.60 per 1,000 units sold during 2009.

*4. Dodge Charger<http://autos.yahoo.com/dodge/charger/2011/;_ylt=AqWPrDQf45wO2pb4ubIeV2BmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyaW5rcnFyBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzMwRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
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During 2009, 6.47 out of every 1,000 Dodge Chargers that were sold were
reported stolen.

*3. BMW M5<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AlvRJsTGLSSuZKG13CRoL7xmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFycGlycWVyBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzNARzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?listingtype=used&make=bmw&model=m5&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&location=>
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The racy M5 version of BMW's midsize sedan had a theft rate of 7.58 per
1,000 sold in 2009.

[image: Dodge Charger]<http://autos.yahoo.com/dodge/charger/2011/;_ylt=AuiBQvJQ.rsQL890cpTsXrZmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyZGF1cjVsBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzNQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->

Dodge Charger
*2. Ford Shelby
GT<http://autos.yahoo.com/ford/mustang/2012/;_ylt=AusyJPrKip2UmANVHk04SfVmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyZ3Nja3E2BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzNgRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U->
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According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 8.61 out of 1,000 Ford Shelby GT sports cars produced were
ultimately stolen during 2009.

*1. Audi S8<http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AvoGrkOlKYGIFmVSmwV8_6NmhNt_;_ylu=X3oDMTFyM29hZnJxBG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIEJvZHkgTW9kdWxlBHBvcwMzNwRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3oDMTM3MDIyZjNwBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDMzdjMDE5OWQtNjhkMy0zY2Q1LTk4MTYtZjFhNzI3MDI1MDZhBHBzdGNhdANuZXdjYXJzfGJ1eWluZ2d1aWRlcwRwdANzdG9yeXBhZ2U-?listingtype=used&make=audi&model=s8&modelyearlb=2009&modelyearub=2012&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&location=>
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The limited production V10-powered Audi S8 luxury sports sedan boasted the
highest theft rate among all cars during 2009, with 8.81 thefts per 1,000
vehicles sold, though this amounts to just two out of a total of 227 units.
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