Go Back   German Car Zone > BMW > 3 Series
Home Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

This is a discussion on IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint within the 3 Series forums, part of the BMW category; Volvo is also really safe car in elk collisions which is a really good thing up here where we have ...

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 06-02-2007, 07:17 AM   #11
kere   kere is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Finland
Posts: 36
Thanks: 7
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
kere is on a distinguished road
Re: IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

Volvo is also really safe car in elk collisions which is a really good thing up here where we have way too many elks. Maybe it's one of the reasons Volvo sells quite well here in Finland.
kere is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links
Old 06-02-2007, 11:49 AM   #12
Mr. M   Mr. M is offline
Connoisseur
Moderator Emeritus
 
Mr. M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Singapore
Posts: 6,436
Thanks: 2,475
Thanked 2,024 Times in 1,052 Posts
Mr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to beholdMr. M is a splendid one to behold
Re: IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

Quote:
Originally Posted by cawimmer430 View Post
Anyone remember the scandal a few years ago when Volvo had a commercial in which monster trucks roll over cars including Volvo's and the Volvo's fared better than the rest? Turns out that Volvo had sawn the B-pillars on the other cars so they would break easier.
LOL, talk about fair competition.
__________________
Power. Beauty. Soul.
Mr. M is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2007, 12:17 PM   #13
Executive
 
Centurion's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: London.
Posts: 15,770
Thanks: 2,323
Thanked 4,470 Times in 2,240 Posts
Centurion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond reputeCenturion has a reputation beyond repute
Re: IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

Quote:
Originally Posted by Giannis View Post
this is dedicated to those who say that volvo is not much safer than the german luxury car makers!

sorry, guys, but when it comes to safety volvo is the best. let's not forget the rear crash protection!
The articles only concerns convertibles. Volvo has also had carsh which have performed poorly in crash tests.
Centurion is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2007, 12:36 PM   #14
Giannis   Giannis is offline
Connoisseur
 
Giannis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Greece
Posts: 6,032
Thanks: 1,727
Thanked 1,319 Times in 809 Posts
Giannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to allGiannis is a name known to all
Re: IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

Quote:
The articles only concerns convertibles. Volvo has also had carsh which have performed poorly in crash tests.
Yes, i know the article is about convertibles, and of course Volvo had cars with poor performance in crash tests. Noone is perfect.

The point is that we all praise the german cars, including me, and say that they are as safe as a volvo, but here we see that when it comes to convertibles both BMW and Audi (?) did poor in the tests, while Volvo just Succeded. It's a fact. Simple as that.

__________________
Giannis - Born of jets
Giannis is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2007, 01:59 PM   #15
Tarek   Tarek is offline
Connoisseur
 
Tarek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Cairo.
Garage: Italian.
Posts: 6,954
Thanks: 4,524
Thanked 1,069 Times in 875 Posts
Tarek is a glorious beacon of lightTarek is a glorious beacon of lightTarek is a glorious beacon of lightTarek is a glorious beacon of lightTarek is a glorious beacon of lightTarek is a glorious beacon of lightTarek is a glorious beacon of lightTarek is a glorious beacon of light
Re: IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

Any word about MB's convertibles?
Tarek is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2007, 02:01 PM   #16
Advocate
 
ZicZachZo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Berkeley, CA
Garage: my legs, BART, and my bike ;^D
Posts: 673
Thanks: 169
Thanked 177 Times in 119 Posts
ZicZachZo has a spectacular aura aboutZicZachZo has a spectacular aura aboutZicZachZo has a spectacular aura about
Re: IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

IIHS has a lot of clout in America. It's obvious that American consumers put safety on the top of their car buying lists... So in essence this could be potentially bad for BMW. Interesting to see what they may do about this. Bad publicity could be detrimental for a "safe" brand like BMW. Same goes for Volvo, or Mercedes-Benz and the like.

I wouldn't discredit the Bimmer too much though... It's still a great looking car. At least with the top down. Convertibles aren't my forte though. Even in beautiful California weather. Coupes for me please!
ZicZachZo is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2007, 02:44 PM   #17
GTA8.5   GTA8.5 is offline
Aficionado
 
GTA8.5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kansas City, USA.
Posts: 3,736
Thanks: 403
Thanked 463 Times in 279 Posts
GTA8.5 is just really niceGTA8.5 is just really niceGTA8.5 is just really niceGTA8.5 is just really niceGTA8.5 is just really niceGTA8.5 is just really nice
Question New 3-Series crash rating and other convertibles

I saw this article on TV about a week ago. The Saab and Volvo scored higher!
The test were done by the IFHS as usual.

Insurance institute scores BMW 3-Series convertible only 'MARGINAL' in side crash tests - AutoSpies Auto News
__________________
The world resists change yet without it there would be no progress.
GTA8.5 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 04:27 AM   #18
wombatt   wombatt is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 8
Thanks: 8
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
wombatt is on a distinguished road
Re: IIHS crash tests convertibles: 3-Series disappoint

Why am I not surprised, everyone knows that you buy a Volvo/Saab for safety and a BMW for the driving experience ;P
wombatt is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Share on Facebook!Google Bookmark this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit! Wong this Post!Tweet This!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
3series, convertibles, crash, disappoint, iihs, tests

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
A Look Back At AMG's Illustrious 40 Year History Alx The Mercedes-Benz Lounge 22 06-14-2007 06:28 PM
BMW E92 3er Coupe: official PR text & info. EnI 3 Series 269 07-02-2006 06:27 PM
Passat Named 'Double Best Pick' In Crash Tests By IIHS. Yannis Passat 2 11-03-2005 09:04 AM



Copyright ©2005 - 2009, GermanCarZone.com. All Rights Reserved.

SEO by vBSEO 3.3.1 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.