Safety/Crash test data on BMWs
08-05-2005, 04:18 PM
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Hello,
This is my firt post to this forum. (Btw, this is a awsome forum - unbiased views, no attitudes, and fun to read. Thank you.).
I am debating between the 550 and M3 (heart is on the M5, but no $$).
Most of the debate has been about personal choices like a coupe Vs. a sedan, a proven product Vs. a new revision etc.
But one place where I couldnt find data was about how these models fare in safety tests. Does anybody have pointers to such data ?
Thanks,
-Nar.
This is my firt post to this forum. (Btw, this is a awsome forum - unbiased views, no attitudes, and fun to read. Thank you.).
I am debating between the 550 and M3 (heart is on the M5, but no $$).
Most of the debate has been about personal choices like a coupe Vs. a sedan, a proven product Vs. a new revision etc.
But one place where I couldnt find data was about how these models fare in safety tests. Does anybody have pointers to such data ?
Thanks,
-Nar.
08-06-2005, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Aug 6 2005, 02:50 AM
Those should get you started...
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08-06-2005, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Aug 6 2005, 06:27 PM
[quote name='Rudy' date='Aug 6 2005, 02:50 AM']Those should get you started...
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[/quote]I think this definitely will get him started. :'(
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08-06-2005, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by IrishEyes' date='Aug 6 2005, 07:42 PM
I think this definitely will get him started.? :'(
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You could also have a peep HERE
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08-06-2005, 11:40 AM
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Just remember crash tests show how cars would do in a specific type of crash against a similar car
a NCAP 3 star large car could decimate a 5 star small car if they smashed into each other, because the large car has much more momentum ( read the FAQ section at the euro NCAP site www.euroncap.com )
a NCAP 3 star large car could decimate a 5 star small car if they smashed into each other, because the large car has much more momentum ( read the FAQ section at the euro NCAP site www.euroncap.com )
08-06-2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by IrishEyes' date='Aug 6 2005, 12:42 PM
[quote name='Iceman' date='Aug 6 2005, 06:27 PM'][quote name='Rudy' date='Aug 6 2005, 02:50 AM']Those should get you started...
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[/quote]I am still wainting for an answer from BMWNA on the exact nature of the changes they made after tehy first round of testing.
08-06-2005, 04:05 PM
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Thanks for the pointers.
Looks like bimmers are not on the top when it comes to these crash tests.
However, one could argue that these test are just a rough estimate of safety
and even the best rated mid-size sedan driver will not be safe in a side impact
with a heavy SUV.
Therfore, I was wondering how much of the safety concern went into people's
purchase decision. Any inputs will be appretiated.
Thanks,
-Narana.
(P.S. It will be great if you can mention which car you ultimately bought after these considerations)
Looks like bimmers are not on the top when it comes to these crash tests.
However, one could argue that these test are just a rough estimate of safety
and even the best rated mid-size sedan driver will not be safe in a side impact
with a heavy SUV.
Therfore, I was wondering how much of the safety concern went into people's
purchase decision. Any inputs will be appretiated.
Thanks,
-Narana.
(P.S. It will be great if you can mention which car you ultimately bought after these considerations)
08-08-2005, 05:46 AM
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I am still wainting for an answer from BMWNA on the exact nature of the changes they made after tehy first round of testing.
This is the quote from Euro NCAP:
"It achieved a four-star rating after Euro NCAP allowed frontal, side and pole retests following improvements to the car?s steering column, footrest, door trim, door latch, airbags and software."
See more: http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...p?id1=4&id2=208
Before this the car was about a three star vechicle and this is the reason why I have a new 2005 E60 insted of my old 2004.
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[/quote]This is the quote from Euro NCAP:
"It achieved a four-star rating after Euro NCAP allowed frontal, side and pole retests following improvements to the car?s steering column, footrest, door trim, door latch, airbags and software."
See more: http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...p?id1=4&id2=208
Before this the car was about a three star vechicle and this is the reason why I have a new 2005 E60 insted of my old 2004.
08-08-2005, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by newbie' date='Aug 6 2005, 06:05 PM
Therfore, I was wondering how much of the safety concern went into people's
purchase decision.? Any inputs will be appretiated.
Thanks,
-Narana.
(P.S. It will be great if you can mention which car you ultimately bought after these considerations)
purchase decision.? Any inputs will be appretiated.
Thanks,
-Narana.
(P.S. It will be great if you can mention which car you ultimately bought after these considerations)
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) I have been driving my E60 since Feb 2004 and I love it.