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Might not have been able to get those table screws home with the payload capacity of the T-Bird.Worst 'drop top' to operate has to go to the Sky/Solstice twins. One of the only soft tops I can think of that requires exiting the car to lower the top.
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I believe you're correct. Except for the handful of bluehairs who had fond memories of their first Thuderbird that they bought "back when the Kaiser was acting up and we had to tuck onions in our belts."
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You may want to find an extra-secure place to park your Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat.
The list is put together by the Highway Loss Data Institute, an arm of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The HLDI derived its data from the insurance claims people filed for stolen vehicles
Here are the lists:
Somewhat interestingly, the HLDI said that the Cadillac Escalade, which “previously dominated” on its most stolen lists is nowhere to be found this time around, which HLDI attributed to better security features in the 2015 and newer models. HLDI also pointed out that, these days, there are also just a ton more big SUVs on the road, or more variety for thieves
HLDI had fewer theories about why no one seems interested in stealing the 3 Series, though it said that the fact that Teslas need to be charged—usually in a more secure location like a garage and not on the street—might account for its low numbers.
Update, August 2, 7:57 a.m.: To clarify something raised in the comments, these lists reflect the rate of theft, not total thefts. Or, as HLDI explains it:
The list is put together by the Highway Loss Data Institute, an arm of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The HLDI derived its data from the insurance claims people filed for stolen vehicles
Here are the lists:
Somewhat interestingly, the HLDI said that the Cadillac Escalade, which “previously dominated” on its most stolen lists is nowhere to be found this time around, which HLDI attributed to better security features in the 2015 and newer models. HLDI also pointed out that, these days, there are also just a ton more big SUVs on the road, or more variety for thieves
HLDI had fewer theories about why no one seems interested in stealing the 3 Series, though it said that the fact that Teslas need to be charged—usually in a more secure location like a garage and not on the street—might account for its low numbers.
Update, August 2, 7:57 a.m.: To clarify something raised in the comments, these lists reflect the rate of theft, not total thefts. Or, as HLDI explains it:
By looking at claims per insured vehicle year, HLDI’s theft reports allow people to compare the relative risk of each vehicle. In contrast, other most-stolen-vehicle lists report raw numbers of thefts and are therefore dominated by the most common vehicles on the road.
HLDI’s whole-vehicle theft report differs from its standard theft report, which looks at all theft claims, including those for stolen vehicle parts or for items taken from a vehicle.
To isolate whole-vehicle claims, HLDI looked at the amounts paid for total losses under collision coverage, which is generally the residual value of the vehicle. If the payment associated with a theft claim is around the same as would be expected for a total loss under collision coverage for the same vehicle of the same age, it is considered to be a whole-vehicle theft claim.
HLDI’s whole-vehicle theft report differs from its standard theft report, which looks at all theft claims, including those for stolen vehicle parts or for items taken from a vehicle.
To isolate whole-vehicle claims, HLDI looked at the amounts paid for total losses under collision coverage, which is generally the residual value of the vehicle. If the payment associated with a theft claim is around the same as would be expected for a total loss under collision coverage for the same vehicle of the same age, it is considered to be a whole-vehicle theft claim.
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Had a coworker when I was working for a Honda dealer that give me the "It's when, not if, your car gets stolen." I had a 97 Civic EX coupe at the time & apparently you could steal one with a screwdriver
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The Flex has starting having some intermittent 'no start' when the key is turned, like it's not recognizing the immobilizer in the key.
Usually, you can turn it to 'On' wait a second then start & it's good. Starting to happen more often. Hoping it's a DIY-able part replacement.
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The Flex has starting having some intermittent 'no start' when the key is turned, like it's not recognizing the immobilizer in the key.
Usually, you can turn it to 'On' wait a second then start & it's good. Starting to happen more often. Hoping it's a DIY-able part replacement.
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I mean it is either your car's battery or alternator on the way out? I remember my G37's battery was like that. I could not turn on the car sometimes but other times it worked fine.. until 1 day it just died.
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For cars without push start, i thought the battery was to open the door as key fob. Does that means the battery in the keyfob/remote has nothing to do with the start of your car?
I mean it is either your car's battery or alternator on the way out? I remember my G37's battery was like that. I could not turn on the car sometimes but other times it worked fine.. until 1 day it just died.
I mean it is either your car's battery or alternator on the way out? I remember my G37's battery was like that. I could not turn on the car sometimes but other times it worked fine.. until 1 day it just died.
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No, the keyfob battery has nothing to do with starting the car for a key start car. For keyless cars, it transmits the immobilizer codes to start the car but if the fob battery is dead, you can still hold the fob close to the start button and still start it because of the passive RFID.
Isnt that what i said?
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I had this happen one time with the Durango...was picking my kids up from school. Hit remote start to pre-cool then car...car started. Got in...keyless could not be found. Freaked out for a second, then started thinking. Looked up then fuse, got the number, pulled it, put it back...viola.
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No codes present apart from the P0457 which I believe is unrelated.
No 'no start' issues for me this weekend. Probably chalk it up to an intermittent issue that I'm not going to throw a ton of time at. 105k miles, may start hunting for something to replace it.
The Flex has a few minor issues that don't affect daily use, a few loose/ill-fit trim pieces around the power liftgate arm, peeling window tint on a door window, and a minor creak in the steering wheel (clock spring?).
It's been a good car, but we don't have a lot of need for the 3rd row, so something a bit smaller & more MPG friendly would be a benefit.
No 'no start' issues for me this weekend. Probably chalk it up to an intermittent issue that I'm not going to throw a ton of time at. 105k miles, may start hunting for something to replace it.
The Flex has a few minor issues that don't affect daily use, a few loose/ill-fit trim pieces around the power liftgate arm, peeling window tint on a door window, and a minor creak in the steering wheel (clock spring?).
It's been a good car, but we don't have a lot of need for the 3rd row, so something a bit smaller & more MPG friendly would be a benefit.
Maybe Kia should toss the 3.3TT in the Telluride?
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