IIHS side-impact crash tests for E60 LCI
08-16-2007, 08:26 AM
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The interesting thing about the side impact test on the Kia, is that the Kia actually looked better after the side impact. Reports are that Kia is now considering impacting all 4 sides of their cars for the 09 model year.
08-16-2007, 08:30 AM
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08-16-2007, 09:50 AM
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Forgive me for pointing out the obvious - but the armrest - the item purported to be the problem, moved position quite a bit for the 2008 interior.
I assume we would have heard about such a failing for earlier years by now???
I assume we would have heard about such a failing for earlier years by now???
08-16-2007, 09:56 AM
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Actually, if you want funny crash test news - check out some of the Chinese market stuff. Sadly, GM is importing this stuff very soon to the US...
Looks like it's made of Reynold's Wrap.
Looks like it's made of Reynold's Wrap.
08-16-2007, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='459302' date='Aug 16 2007, 09:18 AM
I think you are trying to trick us by enhancing the features of the vehicle: Safe and with a cassette player, how can you beat that?
08-16-2007, 10:11 AM
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Great.., as if our car insurance isn't high enough, now it's going to balloon!!! 
This is somewhat of a concern, but I wouldn't loose sleep over it. You put yourself at risk everytime you get behind the wheel, no matter what car.
This is somewhat of a concern, but I wouldn't loose sleep over it. You put yourself at risk everytime you get behind the wheel, no matter what car.
08-16-2007, 10:13 AM
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That crash test is funny. The chinese car just disintegrates. I think the dummy was turned into sawdust. I don't see how GM could bring that type of car into the US
08-16-2007, 01:32 PM
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And then there is the guy from Road & Track who experienced a different kind of crash test ...
Unfortunately I had the opportunity to experience the crashworthiness of BMW?s new 5 Series during a recent press launch. My journalist drive partner for the trip was piloting us down Ben Hur Road outside of Mariposa, California. With its twists, turns and occasional bumpy surface, this 20-mile ?gnar-gnar? stretch of back road was providing us with a great sense of BMW?s terrific ? as usual ? suspension tuning.
Unfortunately, my drive partner went into a left-hand corner too hot and got on the brakes too late (never a good combination), and we slid off the road into a large drainage ditch. The car immediately started to roll over onto the passenger side, then went into a rolling/flipping frenzy as we exited the ditch and landed in a field.
When the car finally came to a rest, we were upside down. I was able to extricate myself from the car and came away with a minor gash on my head. The driver was injured but is recovering.
After medical personnel arrived (a special thanks to the quick response of the operator from BMW Assist), I walked around the car to survey the damage ? the structure was incredibly intact. Job well done, BMW.
Unfortunately I had the opportunity to experience the crashworthiness of BMW?s new 5 Series during a recent press launch. My journalist drive partner for the trip was piloting us down Ben Hur Road outside of Mariposa, California. With its twists, turns and occasional bumpy surface, this 20-mile ?gnar-gnar? stretch of back road was providing us with a great sense of BMW?s terrific ? as usual ? suspension tuning.
Unfortunately, my drive partner went into a left-hand corner too hot and got on the brakes too late (never a good combination), and we slid off the road into a large drainage ditch. The car immediately started to roll over onto the passenger side, then went into a rolling/flipping frenzy as we exited the ditch and landed in a field.
When the car finally came to a rest, we were upside down. I was able to extricate myself from the car and came away with a minor gash on my head. The driver was injured but is recovering.
After medical personnel arrived (a special thanks to the quick response of the operator from BMW Assist), I walked around the car to survey the damage ? the structure was incredibly intact. Job well done, BMW.
08-16-2007, 02:48 PM
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You guys are hillarious...Keep up the free entertainment. Here is something the E60 does not have but the Kia Amanti does: Internal emergency trunk release. Now Rudy will feel even safer in his new Amanti.
08-16-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='459302' date='Aug 16 2007, 04:18 PM
It's a sad day for me as I announce the retirement of my 2008 550i and officially release photos of my new ride... A Kia Amanti!
And does it have angels?
If it does I'll import one. An angel I mean not the car. Oh, just look at what you'll be saving while waiting to be side impacted.
