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Top 10 cars reported stolen in NY

NCIB reports thefts down in 2007 over 2006

Newsday.com Staff

2002 Ford Explorer ()

What may be a piece of junk to you -- and your insurance company -- is treasure to car thieves. Although your junker may not be worth much as a vehicle, the parts -- seats, sound system, airbags when sold individually -- are worth a lot on the black market.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau has released its Hot Wheels 2008 auto theft report for vehicles stolen in 2007, and as in previous years, thieves preferred older models. The top 10 "hottest" vehicles in 2007 included the 20-year-old 1988 Toyota pickup (No.9). At the top of the list are two Honda models-- the 1995 Civic (No. 1) and the 1991 Accord (No.2).

The newer models on the list include the 2007 Toyota Corolla (No.10) and the 2004 Dodge Ram pickup (No. 7).

On a positive note, the Hot Wheels report notes that FBI preliminary data indicates that motor vehicle theft is headed for an 8.9 percent decrease in 2007.

Here is the list of the country's and state's most stolen vehicles. You can also check them out in our photo gallery

Nationwide

1. 1995 Honda Civic
2. 1991 Honda Accord
3. 1989 Toyota Camry
4. 1997 Ford F-150 Series Pickup
5. 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup
6. 1994 Acura Integra
7. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
8. 1994 Nissan Sentra
9. 1988 Toyota Pickup
10. 2007 Toyota Corolla

New York :

1. 2000 Honda Civic
2. 1994 Honda Accord
3. 1991 Toyota Camry
4. 1996 Dodge Caravan
5. 1996 Nissan Maxima
6. 2000 Jeep Cherokee
7. 2002 Ford Explorer
8. 1994 Plymouth Voyager
9. 1999 Ford Taurus
10. 2007 Toyota Corolla