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jbob357 Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:223 Points:506,110 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 2:24:09 PM Ignore jbob357 Report Abuse For such a popular car the Toyota Prius gets very little love among thieves. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/23/is-toyota-prius-theft-repellent/?intcmp=features#ixzz2D4juE2XE Visit fox for full article

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For such a popular car the Toyota Prius gets very little love among thieves.

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Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,492 Points:600,445 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:45:12 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse interesting.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,746 Points:1,861,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 11:24:22 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse UGLY,UNRELIABLE = Theft repellent !!!
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,756 Points:1,551,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:39:10 AM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse shows that thieves are not as crazy as Prius owners
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,510 Points:530,435 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:02:40 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Another good reason to own a Prius!
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,327 Points:162,150 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 12:18:27 PM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse NO! - they are no fun to drive so joy riders will steal something else.
leeac Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,576 Points:429,905 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:08:41 AM Ignore leeac Report Abuse Criminals are generally very stupid so they would not want an intelligent car like a Prius.
TWS658 Champion Author Portland Posts:4,543 Points:950,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 3:39:51 AM Ignore TWS658 Report Abuse Interesting.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,696 Points:1,687,875 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 3:34:12 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse NO
JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:5,401 Points:1,092,195 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 3:30:27 AM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse Guess the thieves like cars that are built here instead of 100% built in Japan.
Cothrom Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,740 Points:721,635 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 2:34:21 AM Ignore Cothrom Report Abuse Oh yes, these will fly out of the parking lots! 8-)
vjs3 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,521 Points:645,915 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 2:09:21 AM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse It seems that theft also relies heavily on supply and demand.
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,546 Points:762,470 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 12:48:43 AM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse If there is not a market for the parts that make up a Prius after a visit to a chop shop, that should tell you something about the Prius.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,800 Points:1,426,750 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 12:18:47 AM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Only rich people can afford this car.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,728 Points:1,848,370 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 12:04:15 AM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse Anything ugly like the Prius, is a theft deterrent.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,058 Points:793,170 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 10:45:29 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse Interesting, how does that compare to the Volt? LOL
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,595 Points:1,201,110 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 10:22:49 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Interesting!
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,877 Points:643,515 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 10:08:59 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse It repels me.
Mariuxus Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,740 Points:1,866,315 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 9:09:24 PM Ignore Mariuxus Report Abuse ok...so...
dbellie Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:301 Points:45,100 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 8:16:06 PM Ignore dbellie Report Abuse poor things
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,839 Points:1,352,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 7:35:59 PM Ignore comprof Report Abuse I suspect that the lack of a black market for recycled [arts is the main reason for their not being stolen. As more are bought I aspect this will change. This will not affect me since they are way to expensive to buy new or even fairly new. By the time they get old enough to be available on the used car market at am affordable price, the cost of a replacement battery may still rule them out as a financially sound purchase.
JDchefF Champion Author Lancaster Posts:1,030 Points:225,245 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 7:09:32 PM Ignore JDchefF Report Abuse Interesting, though not sure if I would want one.
YumaFellow Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,265 Points:617,620 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 6:58:34 PM Ignore YumaFellow Report Abuse Just another reason to consider this car.
investmentdr Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,003 Points:1,450,825 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 6:30:17 PM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse Theft and consumer repellent
YaBassa Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,410 Points:513,100 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 6:19:43 PM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse FauxNews is pushing the Toyota Prius now...
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,496 Points:1,826,640 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 6:17:36 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse I know I would not want one.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,235 Points:1,015,905 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 6:11:21 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse Interesting to read.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:709 Points:223,720 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 6:05:50 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse They just don't want them.
LostInNY Champion Author New York Posts:1,695 Points:643,820 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 5:51:36 PM Ignore LostInNY Report Abuse eh, once the car thieves "go green" let's see what happens to the stats!
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,306 Points:565,620 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 5:17:17 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse Give it time. The Prius will eventually be on the must have lists of theieves. Give it another six months.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,791 Points:353,070 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 4:52:27 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse why take one Toyota has spare part in stock and joy rider's would not go for one.
djwhit Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,987 Points:1,203,480 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 4:36:11 PM Ignore djwhit Report Abuse GET IT DONE......
04LTC Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:316 Points:99,820 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 4:24:55 PM Ignore 04LTC Report Abuse ok
ObieDog Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,956 Points:848,345 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 4:19:16 PM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse Eh?
hpmossii Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:208 Points:172,130 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 4:14:35 PM Ignore hpmossii Report Abuse car theives want cars that look alike not distinctive cars. car thieves want an easy heist and an easy sale but are not concerned about gas mileage.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 4:13:31 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse Change the name to Toyota Off. Repellent.........really?
Rhino8of8 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,235 Points:370,940 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 3:51:22 PM Ignore Rhino8of8 Report Abuse Such a fluffy article.
FluffyDogAttack Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,058 Points:93,775 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 3:46:52 PM Ignore FluffyDogAttack Report Abuse All this means is that we need another government program implemented to help raise environmental awareness that targets the thieving community. Maybe a thieving community organizer could come up with some plans...
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,061 Points:2,367,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 3:42:15 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse thieves dont car about mileage
Juicy1177 Veteran Author Gary Posts:336 Points:147,500 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 3:41:58 PM Ignore Juicy1177 Report Abuse ??
dogsdog Veteran Author Sacramento Posts:314 Points:31,840 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 3:40:08 PM Ignore dogsdog Report Abuse ok
FluffyDogAttack Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,058 Points:93,775 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 3:39:51 PM Ignore FluffyDogAttack Report Abuse Oh and this just in, people aren't picking up dog poop at the park. Coincidence? I think not.
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,824 Points:1,935,430 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 3:24:18 PM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse I hope it lowers the insurance rates for Prius owners.
gizbo123 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,501 Points:1,748,125 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 2:38:13 PM Ignore gizbo123 Report Abuse I wouldn't steal one, wait, i don't think other ppl's property is mine.
sawdust1825 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:822 Points:432,655 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 2:36:06 PM Ignore sawdust1825 Report Abuse That's an interesting statistic. They certainly have been the most popular hybrid. That should mean lower insurance rates then for Prius owners.
infinititom All-Star Author Dallas Posts:974 Points:513,380 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 2:30:04 PM Ignore infinititom Report Abuse Is that reflective of its market appeal?