AIRBAGS?
10-06-2005 | 08:34 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 6 2005, 07:08 PM
[quote name='545i now' date='Oct 6 2005, 10:06 PM']Special order, but very much available. Have 'em on mine.
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I did not see this option available on my 550, it was never mentioned, or did I find it in writing.
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[/quote]Ya that was what happend to me too!! I was never mentioned of it when I got my 545 and I didnt see it on the bmwusa site... and when i found out here it was already too late... Its ok I suppose... I dunno... would have been a tough choice... spend another $500 or not... but then its a safety feature! so i would have wanted it...
10-07-2005 | 03:56 AM
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Belief in the UK is that rear air bags are fine with kids as long as they are securely strapped in and aren't leaning against or towards a door when the collision takes place.
10-07-2005 | 09:57 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
Originally Posted by ZinMe' date='Oct 6 2005, 11:03 PM
I was never able to get a straight answer on the safety of rear side airbags with children.? I have three kids ages 9, 7 and 4, so I decided not to get them but wish I could have found a reliable answer to that question.? Anyone have any insights?
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Check out NHTSA's website for information on Side Impact Airbags (SA
:http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/testing/ncap...s/SABFAQs.htm#8
Most people I have talked to (including dealers, knowledgable friends, etc) do not recommend
the SAB. The rear curtains are just fine. I personnaly did not get it since I have a 1 1/2 yr old (he's almost 2 now).
10-07-2005 | 09:59 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i, Orient Blue, Black Interior, Sport Package, Satellite
Originally Posted by JStraw' date='Oct 7 2005, 09:57 AM
[quote name='ZinMe' date='Oct 6 2005, 11:03 PM']I was never able to get a straight answer on the safety of rear side airbags with children.?? I have three kids ages 9, 7 and 4, so I decided not to get them but wish I could have found a reliable answer to that question.?? Anyone have any insights?
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Check out NHTSA's website for information on Side Impact Airbags (SA
:http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/testing/ncap...s/SABFAQs.htm#8
Most people I have talked to (including dealers, knowledgable friends, etc) do not recommend
the SAB. The rear curtains are just fine. I personnaly did not get it since I have a 1 1/2 yr old (he's almost 2 now).
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[/quote]Most excellent. Thanks.
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