I was curious where our Crossfires rank in likelihood of theft.

On the top 25 list that I looked at, we were not included.

Maybe thats why Crossfires sell so cheap.

Anyone had, or know of one stolen.

 

Crossfire's are not on that list because they are not easily stolen and there aren't that many of them. Compared to what is stolen.

 

I think you're safe as long as you don't buy Asian brand cars. yea our cars to way too rare to make the list.

1. 1989 Toyota Camry
2. 1990 Toyota Camry
3. 1991 Toyota Camry
4. 1988 Toyota Camry
5. 1997 Ford F-150 4X2 Pick Up
6. 1994 Honda Accord EX
7. 1995 Honda Accord EX
8. 1996 Honda Accord LX
9. 1990 Honda Accord EX
10. 1994 Honda Accord LX
11. 1994 Chevrolet C1500 Pick Up
12. 1992 Honda Accord LX
13. 1991 Acura Legend
14. 1995 Ford Mustang
15. 1987 Toyota Camry
16. 1990 Honda Accord LX
17. 1995 Honda Accord LX
18. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
19. 1988 Honda Accord LX
20. 1991 Honda Accord EX
21. 1992 Honda Accord EX
22. 1995 Dodge Neon
23. 1991 Honda Accord LX
24. 1989 Honda Accord LX
25. 1996 Honda Accord EX

 

Most cars get stolen because there's a demand for parts. Not a big demand on XF parts.

 

the only easy way to steal a crossfire is to carjack the owner at a stoplight, otherwise it's impossible for small time crooks to break in and start it up.

 

Yup I am usually worried about my car window being broken and my crap being stolen, than the whole car. Not easy to steal...

 

well usually if you don't leave anything expensive in plain sight, they won't have a reason to break in, unless they are just vandalizing.

 

You need an RF chip to even start the car so the only way to steal it is to tow it away.

 

Everything and everyone has an "Achilles" heel.

For the petty thief, I'm confident the Crossfire is a difficult steal.

But I have seen specials on TV, with the Law intentionally baiting and leaving cars to tempt the thief. Then the media people interview the thief. These guys know the weakness of auto security. Maybe top mechanics that work on the cars know how also.

And because it is common to hear auto alarms going, we just assume that the guy set it off in error with his fob, and we don't give it a second thought.

 

Even if the crooks had a RF generator with your freq, they still can't start the car up without the specially cut key. And if they try to tow it, it will look suspicious hauling the car around to your hideout with the alarm blowing full blast behind a tow truck. Granted you can't just pop the hood and disconnect the battery, which would make it possible. So I guess installing a small 12 volt battery hidden away in the trunk would be a good idea for back up.

 

I see cars being towed away down here all the time with the alarm going off... It's not that uncommon, especially in areas with little or no public parking.

As a matter of fact, I'd probably just laugh at the poor fool that I thought parked illegally, when in reality that car is headed for the border.

 

They don't get stolen. Cars are swiped 1. for parts, as posted earlier, and there's virtually no demand for Xfire parts. 2. As a getaway car for other crimes - Xfires are a poor choice because they're too conspicuous. Criminals want a car that blends in with traffic so picking them out is a "needle in a haystack" issue. 3. Joyrides. Xfires have layers of theft protection that make stealing too much trouble for casual joyriders.

 

On page 17 of my manual its says that the alarm when set off will flash the exterior lights for 3 minutes and the alarm for 30 seconds.

That's not much of a threat.

 

Well the crossfire is effective at keeping joyriders out.
This is true with many new cars.
It is not easy like pulling the window back and starting the car with a screwdriver like an '87 camaro.
A 12 year old could steal a '76 monte carlo.
You get the point...
The down side is pros shop for cars they need so if the need your crossfire they will tow it.
End of story.