LCI BMW 5-Series crash test
11-25-2009, 06:44 PM
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For ppl thinking of buying this car, check out the crash test.
very soild and safe
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11-25-2009, 08:22 PM
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Cant imagine that dummy driver didnt have serious injuries... didnt look good.
11-25-2009, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hoser' post='1062918' date='Nov 26 2009, 01:34 PM
Doh, I have a 4/07 build... just before the side impact improvements.
11-25-2009, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by hoser' post='1062918' date='Nov 26 2009, 12:34 AM
Doh, I have a 4/07 build... just before the side impact improvements.
11-25-2009, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hoser' post='1062918' date='Nov 25 2009, 09:34 PM
Doh, I have a 4/07 build... just before the side impact improvements.
Get the F10 it uses 50% stronger light weight steel than the E60.
11-25-2009, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='1062968' date='Nov 26 2009, 02:11 AM
Get the F10 it uses 50% stronger light weight steel than the E60.
11-26-2009, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='1062969' date='Nov 26 2009, 03:12 PM
...while still weighing way more than an E60
11-26-2009, 05:53 AM
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I think the one liability with the e60 in a side impact is the hard and sharp armrest edge. I've gotten a bruise, just bracing my leg on the front part of the armrest on track. I imagine it would do some damage if crushed into you in an accident.
11-26-2009, 06:25 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
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So, what do you think? Just a little buffing will take care of those cars? 