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Originally Posted by The_Jazz
Old Hondas are. Hondas are the most stolen brand (if I remember correctly), but it's almost always the new ones, not the old ones.
I doubt a chopshop would waste their time on an old CRX when they could spend it on a new Mercedes or Lexus.
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Parts for 88-91, 92-95, and 96-00 Civics still carry some value to them. If it's a clean body, they'll take it to replace the beater parts on their car. If they even
think you did something like swap an engine (thanks to companies like HASport, Hondas/Acuras are like legos when it comes to engine and transmission interchangeability), they'll take it. It won't even be a professional chop shop that'll do it, either. It's the shady kids down the street who have a garage, some tools, and nothing but time on their hands.
Any other car I would agree with you, but with the cult following Civics have, plus the previously mentioned lego-like interchangeability with other Civic/Integra parts, and the fact that these cars are ridiculously easy to get into still make them attractive targets for joyriders and chop shops alike. It's the only reason why I would never want a Honda.