Guess what is on the most stolen list!

[fairlane347]

I get this at work. From Auto Beat Daily, out of MI. ..."according to CCC Information Services Inc., a Chicago based handler of insurance claims. The country's most-frequently-stolen model last year was the 2001 BMW M Rodster. About 1 in 200 of the high-performance sports cars was stolen and never recovered, according to the CCC. Other models on the top 10 list are 2004 Mercury Marauder (third),"...
That is not what I want to hear, good thing mine stays in a grage, some help I hope. Plus I don't live a big city. I see the one guy here got his car back, that really good. Must protect the baby.

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

I just saw this on WGN - 9 here in Chicago. Mercury Marauder is #3. It's time to lock them up. They'll have to pry mine from my cold dead fingers :uzi: that's for sure!

[MM03MOK]

Ah, the MM moved up from eighth. If they want it, they're going to get it but don't make it easy for them. Lock your car and take your keys.

[MERCMAN]

http://www.cccis.com/ContentAction.do?topicId=1746

The '03 is 16th,, think the perps know difference?? If so they are better than most of the general population(and a few owners!!!)

[Marauder]

I think the top cars are based on percentage of that car on the road.

Car A:
1,000,000 made
10,000 stolen
1% stolen

Car B:
10,000 made
150 stolen
1.5%.....technically, higher % than above.

I believe that's how they calculate the top stolen cars.

I highly doubt the are more Marauders stolen than Caddillac Escalades...I see Escalades all the time and MMs hardly ever.

[423REED]

What I do not understand is that Lincoln-Mercury only built some 3400 of the 2004 Marauders. I've only seen 3 or 4 of the 2004's on the street over the last two years, not counting black, which is very hard to tell the difference between 2003 and 2004, unless you look inside the interior. How could enough of them be stolen to even be put on the listing, let alone move from #8 up to #3! I knew that eventually the people who steal cars for their performance appeal would get around to the Marauder. It just has so much standard high performance equipment and the all-aluminum DOHC Cobra V8 engine, out the door. Plus, you have so many Marauders that have been modified to the utmost degree. In a perverse way, I'm very flattered that our Marauders are so highly sought after cars.
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During my last visit to my LM dealer a month ago, they were practically begging me to trade in my Marauder. They told me that they have a lot of potential Marauder buyers that come in thinking that a LM dealer would be the best place to find a used Marauder. Unfortunately that is not the case. We just have to keep our Marauders locked and do not ever leave your keys in the car, or leave the Marauder running while you run into a store, etc.
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We have all known what a truly great car the 2003-2004 Marauder is. Now the world is finally realizing what they missed out on.
Jim
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2004 MERCURY MARAUDER 300A - DTR BORN 04/19/04
1994 FORD TAURUS SHO - DK GREEN

[SergntMac]

'Tis sad...The only time someone calls a Marauder a "powerful automobile", is in a report such as this. That's FUBAR.

The study is skewed, it's based on steals "per capita", meaning based on the number of models available. Geeze, there were only 11,000 Marauder made over 36 months, and that means something in the construction of the chart.

Also noted, but not in this report, is that Detroit sold the most Marauders over any other region in the country, almost 600 in 2003, and for a while, it was the darling of the drug dealers. Any car that's a favorite of that crowd, well...Let's just say they get careless (and car-less) with more frequency that your average American. Isn't the Escalade also on the list?

The report also suggests that cars are stolen for their repair parts, and our body panels retro fit to a wide variety of Panther products.

I own two Marauders, one a daily driver and I am not alarmed, when logic says I should be twice as concerned. I think not.

[MERCMAN]

Guess Aztec owners sleep better along with P.T. Cruiser buyers!!

[DEFYANT]

Has anyones insurance rates been affected by these reports?

[bigslim]

Guess Aztec owners sleep better along with P.T. Cruiser buyers!!
I sleep good everynight anyway. ;)

[merc]

Other models on the top 10 list are 2004 Mercury Marauder

Glad I have a 2003. “If the ride is more fly, then you must buy.”

[Krytin]

Has anyones insurance rates been affected by these reports?
Nope, mine is registered as on '03 Grand Marquis (w/300 A option package) - it cost less to insure than my '90 Town Car that I got rid of! Now I just hope I don't have to replace it!

[Mebot]

What I do not understand is that Lincoln-Mercury only built some 3400 of the 2004 Marauders. I've only seen 3 or 4 of the 2004's on the street over the last two years, not counting black, which is very hard to tell the difference between 2003 and 2004, unless you look inside the interior. How could enough of them be stolen to even be put on the listing, let alone move from #8 up to #3! I knew that eventually the people who steal cars for their performance appeal would get around to the Marauder. It just has so much standard high performance equipment and the all-aluminum DOHC Cobra V8 engine, out the door. Plus, you have so many Marauders that have been modified to the utmost degree. In a perverse way, I'm very flattered that our Marauders are so highly sought after cars.
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During my last visit to my LM dealer a month ago, they were practically begging me to trade in my Marauder. They told me that they have a lot of potential Marauder buyers that come in thinking that a LM dealer would be the best place to find a used Marauder. Unfortunately that is not the case. We just have to keep our Marauders locked and do not ever leave your keys in the car, or leave the Marauder running while you run into a store, etc.
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We have all known what a truly great car the 2003-2004 Marauder is. Now the world is finally realizing what they missed out on.


Yeah I've always wondered this as well. Not many MM were built for the 2003-2004 year, and it's not often you see one on the road.

Also, with classifieds and eBay auctions abundant with Marauders, I wonder how many are targeted each year for theft.

[ShelbyMotorspts]

While I firmly believe that if a car thief really wants your car he will get it one way or another but is the anti theft device from Ford that easily beatable?

It seems that the PATS key must be easily defeated for them to steal the car.

Do the thieves just bring a new PATS module with them or what.

Steve

[Dr Caleb]

While I firmly believe that if a car thief really wants your car he will get it one way or another but is the anti theft device from Ford that easily beatable?

It seems that the PATS key must be easily defeated for them to steal the car.

Do the thieves just bring a new PATS module with them or what.

Steve

*cough*

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=29095

There are PATS similar systems with backdoors to defeat the RFID in the key fob.

[94_302]

While I firmly believe that if a car thief really wants your car he will get it one way or another but is the anti theft device from Ford that easily beatable?

It seems that the PATS key must be easily defeated for them to steal the car.

Do the thieves just bring a new PATS module with them or what.

Steve

Tow Trucks. Down here a lot of 03-04 Cobras are getting towed away. :(

[MadMarauder]

The 2003 Marauder was #16 on the list


Chicago-based CCC Information Services Inc.’s list of the most-stolen vehicles in 2005. The list compares loss claims to the total number of registered vehicles.

1. 2001 BMW M-Series Roadster

2. 1998 Acura Integra

3. 2004 Mercury Marauder

4. 1999 Acura Integra

5. 1995 Acura Integra

6. 2002 Audi S4

7. 1996 Acura Integra

8. 1997 Acura Integra

9. 2001 Acura Ingegra

10. 2000 Jaguar XJR

11. 1994 Acura Integra

12. 2005 Suzuki Aerio

13. 2004 Suzuki Aerio

14. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover

15. 1998 Jaguar XJR

16. 2003 Mercury Marauder

17. 2000 Acura Integra

18. 2002 Cadillac Escalade

19. 2000 Audi A8

20. 2000 Audi S4

21. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600

22. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover

23. 2005 Cadillac Escalade

24. 2000 Honda Civic

25. 2001 Audi S4

[Mebot]

The 2003 Marauder was #16 on the list


Chicago-based CCC Information Services Inc.’s list of the most-stolen vehicles in 2005. The list compares loss claims to the total number of registered vehicles.

1. 2001 BMW M-Series Roadster

2. 1998 Acura Integra

3. 2004 Mercury Marauder

4. 1999 Acura Integra

5. 1995 Acura Integra

6. 2002 Audi S4

7. 1996 Acura Integra

8. 1997 Acura Integra

9. 2001 Acura Ingegra

10. 2000 Jaguar XJR

11. 1994 Acura Integra

12. 2005 Suzuki Aerio

13. 2004 Suzuki Aerio

14. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover

15. 1998 Jaguar XJR

16. 2003 Mercury Marauder

17. 2000 Acura Integra

18. 2002 Cadillac Escalade

19. 2000 Audi A8

20. 2000 Audi S4

21. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600

22. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover

23. 2005 Cadillac Escalade

24. 2000 Honda Civic

25. 2001 Audi S4

All these cars I expect on a most-stolen list, but what's up with Suzukis? Something I don't know about these cars?

[rumble]

The 2003 Marauder was #16 on the list


Chicago-based CCC Information Services Inc.’s list of the most-stolen vehicles in 2005. The list compares loss claims to the total number of registered vehicles.



Once again, Mark Twain was correct when he said;

'Their are three kinds of lies,
Lies
Damned Lies
and Statistics”

[jgc61sr2002]

I also believe it is the percentage of vehicles built to the number stolen.
There were less 2004 than 2003 Marauders produced so they are higher on the most stolen list.
IMO the odds are not as bad as the look.
That doesn't mean to leave your Marauder unprotected.
A tracking device is the way to go.

[Blackened300a]

only 2300 units produed in 2004, Even if 100 units were stolen over the course of 1 year, it would put it high on the stolen list.
Im willing to bet that these cars are mostly stripped and insurance jobs being done to them then they are being stolen.

[Bigdogjim]

Well they can steal mine:)

It's worth more stolen:):):)

[Motorhead350]

Just found out a 2004 Mercury Marauder is number 3 for most stolen car in Amercia. Heres the list

1. 2001 BMW M-Series Roadster
2. 1998 Acura Intergra
3. 2004 Mercury Marauder
4. 1999 Acura Interga
5. 1995 Acura Integra
6. 2002 Audi S4
7. 1996 Acura Integra
8. 1999 Acura Integra
9. 2001 Acura Integra
10. 2000 Jaguar XJR

A co-worker passed this off to me today and it was from the Associated Press. The article mentioned how these cars are stolen for their engines to sell to Honda owners for the most part. I don't know if I believe it or not because Honda Civics and Toyotas were the most stolen for years and now they aren't even on the list. I know someone on here got their Marauder stolen so there you go.

[KillJoy]

I feel better now.... mine is an '03 :D

KillJoy

[O's Fan Rich]

Dejavu all over again.....

[Motorhead350]

I feel better now.... mine is an '03 :D

KillJoy
So is mine. I'm a little relieved myself.

[Blackened300a]

WOW I didnt think they were going to allow you back here again!

There is already a thread on this. You're a day late and a dollar short as usual

[BruteForce]

This is so like 12 hours ago...

[Marauderman]

Being Identical--why the "04"???????????--Since no one knows the diff other than us??????? Go Figure--Another bunch of Knowledge loosers---------------

[tshot]

http://autos.msn.com

We are behind BMW Z , & Intergra for 3rd place in the top 10 most stolen ! Lock em up ! :bandit:

[BAD MERC]

Lock 'em. Garage 'em. Security systems, my garage and my .45 will prevent mine from ever being a statistic

[Motorhead350]

WOW I didnt think they were going to allow you back here again!

There is already a thread on this. You're a day late and a dollar short as usual
Neither did I. I was under suspension I guess, but I'm glad to be back and hey better late then never. Being early is considered rude.

[O's Fan Rich]

Holy crap..... you are kidding me?:eek:

[kj31067]

Holy crap..... you are kidding me?:eek:


nope 04 # 3 and 03 # 16 ... go figure............:confused:

[Redster]

Darn, I hate being on this list. Is it the wheels? Or the 4.6 dohc?

[sweetair]

I might as well just sell mine tomorrow and buy a five hundred.

[ctrlraven]

I might as well just sell mine tomorrow and buy a five hundred. doesnt trilogy make a s/c kit for the five hundred? :D

[ctrlraven]

I woke up this morning with a family member knocking on my door while iI was still half asleep saying "your car is #3 on the top 10 stolen car list". LoJack will be installed very soon to help me sleep a better at night but the truth is if someone wants your car bad enough they will get it.

[Bigdogjim]

Sorry guys but if they want it bad enough well? It's gone!

[DEFYANT]

Sorry guys but if they want it bad enough well? It's gone!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/Defyant/G-LOCK-HI-SPEED.gif

[Gemmdiver]

Just read it on AOL. 2004 Marauder was the third most stolen car in 2005 and the 2003 was the 16th. I dont know whats wrong with Mercury, these things are still in great demand.
:beer:

[fairlane347]

Already a thread on this!

[MM03MOK]

:rolleyes: Come on, guys.....4 threads on the same exact topic? Scan through your new posts first! ;)

[fairlane347]

Being Identical--why the "04"???????????--Since no one knows the diff other than us??????? Go Figure--Another bunch of Knowledge loosers---------------

Because most people that steal are stupid!

[Bigdogjim]

:rolleyes: Come on, guys.....4 threads on the same exact topic? Scan through your new posts first! ;)

What is the record? And if we have it what do we win?

[MM03MOK]

What is the record? And if we have it what do we win?:corner: :trophy1: :corner:

[Redster]

maybe smaller production numbers in 2004 creates a statistical anomaly?

[FreddieH]

Among the top 25 stolen cars in America, the 2004 Marauder is ranked #3 and the 2003 Marauder is Ranked #16. So Keep em close and don"t lose sight of them. As a retired cop I can tell you that a car thief once he has his eyes set on a target he will find clever ways to get your car. They usually know how to get their target. Be aware.

[Peter]

Will do, the inside of my Garage has camras :)

[jgc61sr2002]

IMO a tracking device is the best security investment.:D

[BAD MERC]

Anyone that can get into my garage in the middle of the night without waking me up can have the keys without an argument. I will even give them $50 for gas and NOT call the police. Then, when they turn the key - I will put a hollow-point through the windshield. My garage always stays closed, alarm ON and she never goes somewhere where I can't see her. Movie theaters and malls are a no-no.

[BigGuyBigCar]

This was also talked about in the Fast & Furious thread.

[Black 04]

I wonder if a thief can tell the difference between a 03 and a 04??

[MarauderMark]

So how are these so easy to steal? how do they steal them?

[MM03MOK]

FreddieH: I merged two of your new threads into this exisiting thread. One new thread on the subject is fine; 4 new threads isn't necessary. Thanks.

[Bluerauder]

I wonder if a thief can tell the difference between a 03 and a 04??
Heck, we have owners on here that can't tell the difference. :rolleyes:

[Hotrauder]

I think it is time to start a "They are going to steal your Marauder in the next 5 minutes thread, don't you?" Dennis:down:

[Commodore Crap]

Has anyones insurance rates been affected by these reports?

yes

mine went up.... $15 a month. bastard holes

[BigGuyBigCar]

Copying in my comment from Fast & Furious" thread:

Those "most stolen" and "most frequently stolen" lists have always been confusing.

National (US) average is 2.6 stolen per 1000 vehicles, per year. If Marauders were average (which they are not), that would come to about 29/year. Anti-theft devices, garaging when not in use, and lower than average mile/year would all push that down, while theft desireability would push that up. Location also matters. National average is 500 thefts per 100,000 population, but Vegas and a few other cities are up around 1300/100,000.

Cadillac Escalade 4WD, often near the top of the list for frequency, is around 10/1000, or 4X average. If Marauders are at 2X national average, or 5/1000, that means around 50/year.

Which is 50 too many. So, understand the high risk theft locations: shopping malls, movie theater complexes, and airport and communter train station parking lots.

Drive safe (and park safe) out there.

[MENINBLK]

You guys need to stop worrying.
Their math is flawed and they don't take into consideration
the low production numbers correctly.

[jgc61sr2002]

I wonder if a thief can tell the difference between a 03 and a 04??



No. But in NYS the year of manufacture is on the registration sticker on the windshield.