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Old 03-29-2009, 07:37 PM
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These guys just dont care about people lifes.
For you safety don't get this car.
It has been rated 0 points in Euro crash test. :thumbsdown:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/26/video-b...ith-zero-stars/
http://www.brilliance-motors.eu/index.php?...3&lan=eu_en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brilliance_BS4
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Old 03-29-2009, 07:41 PM
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Thanks for the heads-up Pingy. I was on my way to pick one up at my local Brilliance dealer! It is called the BS 4!
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='830232' date='Mar 29 2009, 10:41 PM
Thanks for the heads-up Pingy. I was on my way to pick one up at my local Brilliance dealer! It is called the BS 4!
Agreed. It is called the BS4 a reason!
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='830235' date='Mar 29 2009, 08:43 PM
Agreed. It is called the BS4 a reason!
I was just about to reply to Cal with that before I scrolled down to your post...
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holy christ

how do these cars sell in china? Im assuming people have youmaotube or something where they can view these test failures
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Thats why they buy Buicks even American cars arent that bad
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Wow 64km/h is NOTHING. And that entire thing crushes like a soda can...
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