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wizzzer
post Apr 6 2008, 08:35 PM
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Good job i dont buy my cars to crash them !!
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post Apr 6 2008, 09:12 PM
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...why you gotta make me all depressed like that. To know my car's 6th in the top twenty least safe. And it's not even issues like traction, or roll over, its unsafe in side impacts, the one thing thats almost completely out of my control.

Ill sleep soundly tonight... Not.
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post Apr 6 2008, 09:59 PM
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if anyone's interested, got these in my inbox the other day..

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most expensive cars to insure - http://www.kanetix.ca/ic_auto_info_auto_articles_04
least expensive cars to insure [4 hyundai models] http://www.kanetix.ca/ic_auto_info_auto_articles_05
most stolen cars in canada - http://www.kanetix.ca/ic_auto_info_auto_articles_47
least likely cars to be stolen ['98 4dr accent included] - http://www.kanetix.ca/insurance-auto-cars-...t-likely-stolen
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post Apr 6 2008, 10:14 PM
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Hyundai cleaned up on the awards for least expensive to insure! That strikes me as odd, I've found that down here, Hyundais have always been more expensive to insure than their counterparts.

As far as the most dangerous list goes, heh - I've had two cars in a row on that sucker! :w00t: :banana:
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post Apr 6 2008, 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(Demi @ Apr 6 2008, 10:12 PM)
...why you gotta make me all depressed like that. To know my car's 6th in the top twenty least safe. And it's not even issues like traction, or roll over, its unsafe in side impacts, the one thing thats almost completely out of my control.

Ill sleep soundly tonight...  Not.
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Look on the bright side, if sombody hits you ... chances are you wont know about it ... :w00t:

I ride a motorcycle too, no airbags on them either. They do seem to fall over at times too, although its a b**ch when they do that and your going 70mph .. :whistling:
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post Apr 7 2008, 12:10 AM
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QUOTE(hoosieraccent @ Apr 6 2008, 09:14 PM)
Hyundai cleaned up on the awards for least expensive to insure!  That strikes me as odd, I've found that down here, Hyundais have always been more expensive to insure than their counterparts.

As far as the most dangerous list goes, heh - I've had two cars in a row on that sucker!  :w00t: :banana:
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reminds me when you said safety is more important than looks :grin:
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post Apr 7 2008, 12:12 AM
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reminds me when you said safety is more important than looks  :grin:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank

No air bags in this either, but i dont think it has good mpg.
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post Apr 7 2008, 11:32 AM
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lol, probably only slightly better than the accent.
what's the epa rating on the sticker?.. wonder if it reflects real-world driving.
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There are several cars on thgere thar are suprising.
However concerning the Accent only the 4 door GLS was tried in most test. The Insurance Institute completely left out the 3 door.
One would assume it would at least be slightly better in side impact from the point of a solid back halve versus a center post.
Also the most common injury was to the right foot and leg near the console.
Still costs me a flat $1000 a year .LOL :whistling:
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post Apr 7 2008, 01:13 PM
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The tank sounds good, now we can finally have a vehicle that will stand up against those pesky Hummers and various other large SUV's. :clap:
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post Apr 7 2008, 05:41 PM
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Yea I was aware of the crash test results before I bought my SE but as one of you mentioned, the 3 door was left out of the testing all together. Not sure why. Also, when the '06 GLS was tested, it got 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, with 3 out of 5 for side impacts. So now it seems the '07 models have slightly lower scores. . .not sure what that's all about.

The funny thing is, the other car that's in the same class as the SE; the Toyota Yaris, is on the list as well. . . which might even be more dangerous due to less airbags.

But the good news is folks, the Accent, like the Rio, has excellent "accident avoidance" qualities. This is great if you're paying attention. :)
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post Apr 9 2008, 10:25 AM
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This offers a more comprehensive look at our car.

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=586
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post Apr 10 2008, 01:40 PM
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OK the minivans on the most stolen list throw me off, I understand the risk for the others but a minivan?
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post May 9 2008, 07:27 PM
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Someone posted that Hyundais are more expensive to insure. My insurance is dirt cheap
and especially now with this most recent change in my states insurance system.
Why would they be more costly to insure they certainly dont cost more then their counterparts!
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post Sep 25 2008, 01:58 PM
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QUOTE(Sonata_Guy @ May 9 2008, 08:27 PM)
Someone posted that Hyundais are more expensive to insure. My insurance is dirt cheap
and especially now with this most recent change in my states insurance system.
Why would they be more costly to insure they certainly dont cost more then their counterparts!
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harder to find, more expensive replacement parts.. that's why... not sure how it compares to the Accord or Camry though...

my 2006 V6 Sonata is more expensive to insure (bought used) than my wife's (at the time) Brand New '07 Tucson V6..
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post Jan 21 2009, 05:07 PM
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wow thats pretty crazy i actually looked at some of those cars before i got my dodge
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post Mar 6 2009, 02:01 AM
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It gets worse...

See this video. China car fails crash test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5SRyG6UR2A


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http://www.ledfix.com
http://www.airbagcrash.com
http://www.logandieselusa.com

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post Mar 6 2009, 02:16 AM
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Wrong video:

Try http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a17_1182508249


Logan Diagnostic LCC
http://www.ledfix.com
http://www.airbagcrash.com
http://www.logandieselusa.com
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post Mar 8 2009, 04:02 PM
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I am upset that the Hyundai and Kia are in there. Lol.
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post Sep 11 2009, 09:41 PM
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QUOTE (Demi @ Apr 6 2008, 09:12 PM) *
...why you gotta make me all depressed like that. To know my car's 6th in the top twenty least safe. And it's not even issues like traction, or roll over, its unsafe in side impacts, the one thing thats almost completely out of my control.

Ill sleep soundly tonight... Not.

Addition of flowmaster safety devices and being a careful driver will ensure you're safety..


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