Which of these sedans whould you feel most safe in if you were in a serious crash?
06-22-2004, 01:31 PM
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Easy, Phred. Just because you don't have a clue doesn't mean others don't also.
Last I checked there are a lot of knowledgable people on this forum. And yes, I look at the publications, but real world experience is important too.
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After seeing all the photo's of crashes that have been posted and hearing the stories about how all
that I'm aware of have walked away. I'd have to say the A6, seemed to me, bumps and bruises were the main complaint. With that said, I like April's idea much better. Accident avoidance is were it's at, and I feel quattro and driving school will help with that.
06-22-2004, 03:50 PM
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like April said, A6 to avoid a crash in the first place.... but if there's no avoiding it...
...then I'd probably rather be in the E if it's a very serious accident. I was amazed by how much engineering goes into protecting passengers in the E - right down to doors that are designed not to get jammed because of the crash.
06-22-2004, 05:33 PM
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Now THERE'S a Darwin Contestant if I've ever seen one!
He gets a burial discount from his insurer for avoiding the extra expense of an additional coffin... that thing is a death trap! Painted flat black on top of it all!!!
06-22-2004, 06:21 PM
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E class, 5 series, A6, S60, A4, 3 series, TL, G35
the C5 A6 is dated compared to the new E and 5 series, and cars seem to keep getting safer. The A4 has a very high safety rating.
06-23-2004, 12:07 PM
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Re: Which of these sedans whould you feel most safe in if you were in a serious crash?
I'd take the new 5 followed by the much older Volvo S60 design in that order (however the new 2004.5 S40 is safer than even the larger older S60 based on crash test results.)
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