The Honda Accord...the 'One'. The Honda Civic, something for everyone...even car thieves? I heard the rumor a year or so ago, and only now do I have any convincing evidence that it's true. A new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau found that 1994 Honda Accords were the most stolen cars in the United States in 2010.
The 'Bureau' shows that the 1994 Accord topped the list...and surprisingly the Accord is followed by the 1995 Honda Civic. Wow! Talk about supply and demand! By the way, the Accord has been at the top of the list for the last three years.
Funny thing is, the thieves preferences are shifting somewhat. For the first time since 2002, domestic brands are being favored over the foreign brands. Ford has three slots, Dodge two, and Chevrolet one. When you count the Acura Integra(1994), Honda has Four spots...#1, #2, and #8. I'm amazed. This may just be just another untapped source of Market Research.
The FBI claims that overall automobile thefts are down this past year, about 7.2 percent since 2009. If this is true, this will be the lowest level since 1967.
I don't know all the reasons for the thefts and the reduction overall, some attribute it to the new anti-theft technology that we find in newer cars.
The fact remains...the best deal is a 'Real Deal'...not a 'Real Steal'.
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