Stingers Being Stolen

[Collosus]

I'm going to be hardcore shopping soon, might be getting my dream GT2 w/Red Interior next week. I was wondering how often a car like this gets stolen. Anyone have any experience or research with that?

 

[nhcowboy28]

Hey dude.

sometimes you eat the bar…

but I’ve not heard of any stinger thefts in here.

I’m sure it happens like any car.

but not a chronic issue.

the dude abides

 

[CeramicGT001]

I'm going to be hardcore shopping soon, might be getting my dream GT2 w/Red Interior next week. I was wondering how often a car like this gets stolen. Anyone have any experience or research with that?

It’s a Kia so probably rarely…jokes aside I was at my local dealer in southern MD a couple years ago and I noticed a stinger out back on jack stands. Turns out the wheels were stolen in DC (not surprised) and they towed the car there to get everything fixed. The car was left on blocks so I’m sure the underside and other parts were ruined too.

 

[RedCal]

As a rule the more common the car the more often they get stolen, "rare" cars don't get pinched as they are easy to spot and find, and if they are cutting it up they want the broadest market for the parts.

Car Theft Trends: The Most Stolen Cars in America (2024) | Insurify

Kia and Hyundai thefts are soaring, and an illegal TikTok trend could be to blame.

insurify.com

 

[MerlintheMad]

I'm paranoid: I figure if I love my car this much, it has to be a temptation. Peace of mind is mine: I put my fob in a faraday bag until I am ready to drive it (most times, anyway, like right now).

 

[ChaneRZ]

If the thief wants the car so bad, he will find a way to get it.

 

[Collosus]

Hey dude.

sometimes you eat the bar…

but I’ve not heard of any stinger thefts in here.

I’m sure it happens like any car.

but not a chronic issue.

the dude abides

This thievery will not stand, ya know. This aggression will not stand, man.

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

As a rule the more common the car the more often they get stolen, "rare" cars don't get pinched as they are easy to spot and find, and if they are cutting it up they want the broadest market for the parts.

Car Theft Trends: The Most Stolen Cars in America (2024) | Insurify

Kia and Hyundai thefts are soaring, and an illegal TikTok trend could be to blame.

insurify.com

That’s why I bought an orange one…

 

[RedCal]

That’s why I bought an orange one…

Hey even spotting your own car in a parking lot is easy when it's not lost in a sea of black/white/grey/silver vehicles !

 

[Collosus]

That’s why I bought an orange one…

If the 2022 came in orange, believe me, it would be mine. Oh yes. It would be mine.

 

[stoopid]

I've also not heard of any thefts, and also suspect the Kia badge plays at least a small part in why. The uniqueness of the vehicle probably also contributes. But with dual exhaust and I assume two catalytic converters we're certain a target for getting our exhaust chopped.

An interesting demographics survey would be to determine how many Stinger owners garage their car. *raises hand*

 

[RedCal]

I've also not heard of any thefts, and also suspect the Kia badge plays at least a small part in why. The uniqueness of the vehicle probably also contributes. But with dual exhaust and I assume two catalytic converters we're certain a target for getting our exhaust chopped.

An interesting demographics survey would be to determine how many Stinger owners garage their car. *raises hand*

I think pickup trucks especially lifted trucks are the prime target, they are so easy to get under, keeps the tools required to a minimum

 

[stoopid]

I think pickup trucks especially lifted trucks are the prime target, they are so easy to get under, keeps the tools required to a minimum

There's a few considerations aside from access... size, frequency of use (hybrids use theirs less), and/or number of catalytic converters. The Prius is near the top target as they're easy to jack up and being hybrid their rare earth minerals are less corroded, making the catalytic converter more valuable. They're also fairly common in large cities among a vast demographic of owners (poor --> wealthier), so most neighborhoods have a few parked on the streets on any given night.

However, hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Auris and Prius, are popular with thieves because they have two power sources, an electric motor and a petrol or diesel engine, so their catalytic converters are used less frequently to process pollutants. That means the metals inside them are less likely to have corroded, making them more valuable – and therefore more attractive to thieves.

As far as tools, I think most thieves just cut the exhaust regardless of vehicle to save time/effort. They aren't mindful about replacement costs and damage caused for the owner.

 

[Aarvix]

I imagine the chances of getting your car stolen are way more correlated with geography than make/model.

Also lower you car, make it tougher to jack the cats!
If someone cuts off my mids, I can imagine the shocked pikachu face when they learn they're just small resonators, not cats.

 

[RedCal]

There's a few considerations aside from access... size, frequency of use (hybrids use theirs less), and/or number of catalytic converters. The Prius is near the top target as they're easy to jack up and being hybrid their rare earth minerals are less corroded, making the catalytic converter more valuable. They're also fairly common in large cities among a vast demographic of owners (poor --> wealthier), so most neighborhoods have a few parked on the streets on any given night.


As far as tools, I think most thieves just cut the exhaust regardless of vehicle to save time/effort. They aren't mindful about replacement costs and damage caused for the owner.

For tools - I was thinking high ground clearance - no jack required

 

[Maljey]

So what's the deal with Kia and Hyundai cars being targeted in Milwaukee?

So Many Hyundais And Kias Are Stolen In Milwaukee That Police Are Giving Out Steering Wheel Locks - Jalopnik

Car thieves in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are exploiting what police are calling a security flaw to steal nearly 2,000 Hyundais and Kias in this year alone. The thefts are so out of control that police are offering free steering wheel locks to curb the spree.

jalopnik.com

 

[stoopid]

So what's the deal with Kia and Hyundai cars being targeted in Milwaukee?

So Many Hyundais And Kias Are Stolen In Milwaukee That Police Are Giving Out Steering Wheel Locks - Jalopnik

Car thieves in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are exploiting what police are calling a security flaw to steal nearly 2,000 Hyundais and Kias in this year alone. The thefts are so out of control that police are offering free steering wheel locks to curb the spree.

jalopnik.com

Cheap cars = lousy theft deterrent systems

The higher end models with key fobs needed to operate the vehicle are not likely being targeted. Just regular, cheap physical key-only operated vehicles.

 

[Collosus]

I think pickup trucks especially lifted trucks are the prime target, they are so easy to get under, keeps the tools required to a minimum

I can testify to that. My father-in-law's GMC truck tires were stolen while parked in his driveway.

 

[SoCalSHO]

Cheap cars = lousy theft deterrent systems

The higher end models with key fobs needed to operate the vehicle are not likely being targeted. Just regular, cheap physical key-only operated vehicles.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

 

[jthrelf]

Zip code is much more of a factor than make/model for a car being stolen. Unless it's an Integra Type R.