Originally Posted by billt460
Speaking of anti theft devices. It would be interesting to know just how the newer vehicles are standing up statistically, as far as having a lower percentage of theft, per say on average out of each 100,000 vehicles sold. When compared to models from the 80's and 90's. If they in fact are. One would think so, but sometimes in certain parts of the country it can be surprising. Thieves can get as creative as automotive designers.
Back in the 1980's before chips were put in the keys and other technology to prevent thefts, just on my one block alone in NYC 1-2 cars per week were being stolen. All that had to be done after gaining entry with a slim jim was to break the ignition lock, push the exposed starting linkage and away you go.
I think what happened to slow those thefts down before the chips started to become common was the law of supply and demand. So many cars were being brought to chop shops that the price paid probably dropped to a hundred bucks or so on common cars. Probably not worth the risk of jail time for the reward.