I know this isn't tech related, but just thought that i would warn you guys. I went to the junkyard today looking around and there was 50+ 2002-06 rsx mainly type s that was theft recovered. There was about 5-10 new si's that was theft recovered. The owner of the junkyard was selling those salvage title cars from $8-12 grand complete. But most of them were fully strip. Oh yeah this was in san diego

 

phone number or name of junkyard? I would not mind building up an RSX-S

 

Wow San Diego alone? Thats bad

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tanabe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I...Oh yeah this was in san diego</TD></TR></TABLE>
yep, doesn't surprise me, its pretty bad... and it's been that way for many years!
a quick search reveals all!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Rank _Metropolitan Statistical Area ___Vehicles stolen ____Rate (1)
..1 ________Modesto, CA ________________7,071 ______1,418.80
..2 ___Las Vegas/Paradise, NV ____________22,465 ______1,360.90
..3 ______Stockton, CA __________________7,586 ______1,167.30
..4 __Phoenix/Mesa/Scottsdale, AZ _________41,000 ______1,103.50
..5 ______Visalia/Porterville, CA____________4,257 ______1,060.20
..6 __Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue, WA _________33,494 ______1,057.60
..7 Sacramento/Arden-Arcade/Roseville, CA__ 20,268 ______1,005.00
..8 San Diego/Carlsbad/San Marcos, CA _____28,845 _______983.90
..9 _____Fresno, CA ,__________________ __8,478 _______978.11
10 ___Yakima, WA _____________________2,212 ________965.54

(1) Ranked by the rate of vehicle thefts reported per 100,000 people based on the 2000 Census.
Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Thefts By Model: The NICB says that the 1995 Honda Civic was the most stolen vehicle in 2004. Motor vehicle thieves continue to target imports over domestic brands. Many vehicles on the top ten list shown below are 10 to 17 model years old. These cars have been consistent top sellers for many years and some of their parts are interchangeable. Thieves dismantle them for their components. The NICB compiles its list using National Crime Information Center data. It differs from the CCC Information list below because it is based on police reports while the CCC report uses insurance claims.

TOP TEN MOST FREQUENTLY STOLEN PASSENGER VEHICLES, 2004

Rank ...Year, ...Make, .Model
.1 ........1995 ......Honda Civic
.2........ 1989 ......Toyota Camry
.3 .........1991 ......Honda Accord
.4 .........1994 ......Dodge Caravan
.5 .........1994 ......Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup
.6 ..........1997 .....Ford F150 Series
.7 ..........2003 .....Dodge Ram Pickup
.8 ..........1990 ......Acura Integra
.9 ..........1988 .....Toyota Pickup
10 .........1991..... Nissan Sentra
Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau.</TD></TR></TABLE>
source for quote http://www.auto-theft.info/Statistics.htm

 

I don't think the RSX is a common theft but its is starting to rise mostly due to people swaping the k-series in their eg/ek chasis. Keep your cars safe out there everyone!

 

Its not as bad as older hondas...yet

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by posHonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its not as bad as older hondas...yet</TD></TR></TABLE>Because of the time difference. I'de like to see a comparison of the older Honda's in their first 6 years compared to the RSX 6 years after it's release...Doesn't tell me much that a car that's been around for 10 years has been stolen more than a car that has been out for 6 years.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyte-S &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Because of the time difference. I'de like to see a comparison of the older Honda's in their first 6 years compared to the RSX 6 years after it's release...Doesn't tell me much that a car that's been around for 10 years has been stolen more than a car that has been out for 6 years.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well of course since theres a longer time span it would make more sense that the car thats been around longer would have more stolen reports, but if you just look at the past year, more integras/civics/crxs have been stolen compared to RSXs/EP3s. In general, an integra gsr is more likely to be stolen vs a rsx-s.

 

True, but as cars are around longer people start to figure their way in and out of them quicker...I believe in a few years, with how much these k swaps are going for and as thiefs start to learn about the cars more, you will see alot more dc5's being stolen. First thing I did when I got mine was 5% tint and put out $450 for my alarm system. Nothing's fool proof, but it will help me sleep better at night.

 

damn thats crazy so many cars getting stolen in so cal now

 

I always worry about this...

 

Same. I always have visions of going outside to get in my car and have it not be there.

 

yeah i see alot of them here in texas also well in houston.

 

garages

 

wow, im surpirsed that there are that many rsxs. i went to one here in cali with my cuzin, lookin to find a k20a2 for his ep3 but there were none to be found. i know ek/egs are thieves's favorites but ther has been a rise in 240 jackings i blame FATF tokyo drift

 

I sell theft recovery or crashed RSX's and 2006 Si's just PM if your looking for a complete car. I know where this junk yard is buying them and I can get them for you guys direct. Strait from insurance.