Have we discussed these NHTSA crash tests yet? Only 4 stars front and 5 for the side.

noflash · 06-02-2006, 04:46 PM

http://www.safercar.gov/NCAP/Cars/3742.html

crex · 06-02-2006, 04:52 PM

You know the new civic got a gold medal from iihs.org but which would you rather be in during a crash.. I pick the bmw lol.

smellygas · 06-13-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by noflash

http://www.safercar.gov/NCAP/Cars/3742.html

Yeah, I saw that. You would think that BMW would have improved on the E46 frontal safety, which was also only 4 stars. Oh well.

SmellyGas

e46e90 · 06-14-2006, 12:25 AM

The E90 received the HIGHEST front and side crash test rating at the Insurance Highway Safety Institute (www.hwysafety.org). Effective build date February 6, 2006, the E90 got a redesigned head rest which also improved safety for whiplash. So, while the US government didn't give it the highest side rating, the insurance institute did. I'm satisfied!

KUweatherman · 06-14-2006, 12:43 AM

You make only four stars sound like a bad thing. After this past weekend, I have a totally different perspective on certain things involving crash ratings... Below is a copy of what I wrote on a local Kansas City message board yesterday.

My mom and sister didnt make it to a church event as planned Sunday evening. As they were passing through an intersection less than a mile from my parents house, they were struck nearly head-on by a van. The van failed to yield and turned right in front of them. My mom had nowhere to go (she doesnt remember if she even attempted to hit the brakes). Thank God for BMW's crash safety though! If it werent for them wearing their seatbelts and the airbags, my mom and my sister might not be here today. As it is, my mom and sister were taken from the accident with only minor injuries considering the car is almost without doubt totalled. My mom was the luckiest of the two; she has only minor burns on her arms from the airbags and a very sore right foot. My poor sister though has a chipped tooth, sore foot and two busted lips.

I was down in Springfield, MO when my dad called to tell me about their wreck. I got up here as fast as I could (took me exactly 2.5 hours from the south side of Springfield to Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth). I'm not afraid to admit that I was scared to death and cried quite a bit knowing they were very lucky. We take life and family for granted and before you know it they can be snatched away from us. Make sure to tell your loved ones you love them as often as possible. You dont know when the last time will be for you to say "I love you" to them.

If you get anything out of this post, just get this: Please wear your seatbelt! Not only that, but make sure your loved ones do as well. Even the best drivers can get caught in a situation like my mom's at no fault of their own. Be careful out there.

easyman · 06-14-2006, 02:41 AM

glad to see they are safee. Looks like there was almost no intrusion into the passenger area.

E90Fleet · 06-14-2006, 04:38 AM

Euro NCAP gave it 5 Stars and 100% for front impact

http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...?id1=3&id2=225

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crex Captain 53 Rep 659 Posts Drives: bmw 135i, Jeep wrangler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	You know the new civic got a gold medal from iihs.org but which would you rather be in during a crash.. I pick the bmw lol.
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e46e90 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi, step, pp, cold Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Best front and side crash rating The E90 received the HIGHEST front and side crash test rating at the Insurance Highway Safety Institute (www.hwysafety.org). Effective build date February 6, 2006, the E90 got a redesigned head rest which also improved safety for whiplash. So, while the US government didn't give it the highest side rating, the insurance institute did. I'm satisfied!
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KUweatherman Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 232 Posts Drives: Civic Si Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	You make only four stars sound like a bad thing. After this past weekend, I have a totally different perspective on certain things involving crash ratings... Below is a copy of what I wrote on a local Kansas City message board yesterday. My mom and sister didnt make it to a church event as planned Sunday evening. As they were passing through an intersection less than a mile from my parents house, they were struck nearly head-on by a van. The van failed to yield and turned right in front of them. My mom had nowhere to go (she doesnt remember if she even attempted to hit the brakes). Thank God for BMW's crash safety though! If it werent for them wearing their seatbelts and the airbags, my mom and my sister might not be here today. As it is, my mom and sister were taken from the accident with only minor injuries considering the car is almost without doubt totalled. My mom was the luckiest of the two; she has only minor burns on her arms from the airbags and a very sore right foot. My poor sister though has a chipped tooth, sore foot and two busted lips. I was down in Springfield, MO when my dad called to tell me about their wreck. I got up here as fast as I could (took me exactly 2.5 hours from the south side of Springfield to Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth). I'm not afraid to admit that I was scared to death and cried quite a bit knowing they were very lucky. We take life and family for granted and before you know it they can be snatched away from us. Make sure to tell your loved ones you love them as often as possible. You dont know when the last time will be for you to say "I love you" to them. If you get anything out of this post, just get this: Please wear your seatbelt! Not only that, but make sure your loved ones do as well. Even the best drivers can get caught in a situation like my mom's at no fault of their own. Be careful out there.
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easyman Private First Class 3 Rep 157 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	glad to see they are safee. Looks like there was almost no intrusion into the passenger area.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Euro NCAP gave it 5 Stars and 100% for front impact http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...?id1=3&id2=225 __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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