350Z CRASH TEST: Official NHTSA Crash test Video & Stats !!
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OK, let me put it this way.
If the Z gets a 4 star or even a 3 star, and the RX-8 (or the other car that you were considering when buying your Z) gets a 5 star....
Would that make a difference in your purchase?
There is a Roadster section, engine section, body kits section, wheels section, racing section.
But where is the SAFETY section on the forum???
All I said was that it was good to know the fact that the Z is a pretty safe car, but it's kind of a waste to see the Z being crashed for "testing" purpose, rather than "development" purpose.
If the Z gets a 4 star or even a 3 star, and the RX-8 (or the other car that you were considering when buying your Z) gets a 5 star....
Would that make a difference in your purchase?
There is a Roadster section, engine section, body kits section, wheels section, racing section.
But where is the SAFETY section on the forum???
All I said was that it was good to know the fact that the Z is a pretty safe car, but it's kind of a waste to see the Z being crashed for "testing" purpose, rather than "development" purpose.
Last edited by jedoublery; Oct 28, 2003 at 01:19 PM.
Originally posted by jedoublery
OK, let me put it this way.
If the Z gets a 4 star or even a 3 star, and the RX-8 (or the other car that you were considering when buying your Z) gets a 5 star....
Would that make a difference in your purchase?
There is a Roadster section, engine section, body kits section, wheels section, racing section.
But where is the SAFETY section on the forum???
All I said was that it was good to know the fact that the Z is a pretty safe car, but it's kind of a waste to see the Z being crashed for "testing" purpose, rather than "development" purpose.
OK, let me put it this way.
If the Z gets a 4 star or even a 3 star, and the RX-8 (or the other car that you were considering when buying your Z) gets a 5 star....
Would that make a difference in your purchase?
There is a Roadster section, engine section, body kits section, wheels section, racing section.
But where is the SAFETY section on the forum???
All I said was that it was good to know the fact that the Z is a pretty safe car, but it's kind of a waste to see the Z being crashed for "testing" purpose, rather than "development" purpose.
And to answer your question... no, I wouldn't buy the RX8 ... but If I was going to consider the Z and found out it had a 1 STAR rating (or something really crappy) ... it would probabally sway my decision.
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How can it possibly be a waste to crash test a car???
Here's some advantages:
1) a good result keeps insurance down
2) a good result brings more buyers
3) a good result gives current owners piece of mind
4) a bad result puts the manufacturer on its toes
5) a bad result dissuades buyers
6) a bad result lets current owners know their lives may be in danger
The list goes on and on...
(BTW, we don't need a safety forum because we drive one of the safest cars on the road, but I guess you've heard that.
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Here's some advantages:
1) a good result keeps insurance down
2) a good result brings more buyers
3) a good result gives current owners piece of mind
4) a bad result puts the manufacturer on its toes
5) a bad result dissuades buyers
6) a bad result lets current owners know their lives may be in danger
The list goes on and on...
(BTW, we don't need a safety forum because we drive one of the safest cars on the road, but I guess you've heard that.
)
Last edited by WashUJon; Oct 28, 2003 at 01:55 PM.
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Originally posted by jedoublery
OK, let me put it this way.
If the Z gets a 4 star or even a 3 star, and the RX-8 (or the other car that you were considering when buying your Z) gets a 5 star....
Would that make a difference in your purchase?
There is a Roadster section, engine section, body kits section, wheels section, racing section.
But where is the SAFETY section on the forum???
All I said was that it was good to know the fact that the Z is a pretty safe car, but it's kind of a waste to see the Z being crashed for "testing" purpose, rather than "development" purpose.
OK, let me put it this way.
If the Z gets a 4 star or even a 3 star, and the RX-8 (or the other car that you were considering when buying your Z) gets a 5 star....
Would that make a difference in your purchase?
There is a Roadster section, engine section, body kits section, wheels section, racing section.
But where is the SAFETY section on the forum???
All I said was that it was good to know the fact that the Z is a pretty safe car, but it's kind of a waste to see the Z being crashed for "testing" purpose, rather than "development" purpose.
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it doesn't look like the link was directly to NHTSA site. Something like dayudie.com? So, the numbers (stars) could be made up!
If the numbers are correct, what about all the Z roll-over problems lot of the members had?
If the numbers are correct, what about all the Z roll-over problems lot of the members had?
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it doesn't look like the link was directly to NHTSA site. Something like dayudie.com? So, the numbers (stars) could be made up!
If the numbers are correct, what about all the Z roll-over problems lot of the members had?
Hmmmmmmmmm.... Your right it's not a direct link to the NHTSA site. And it's not something like dayudie.com it is DAYUDIE.com. thats my website and thats were I post my stuff. Trust me it's real data. For the skeptics here is the actual link. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/Cars/2502.html
If the numbers are correct, what about all the Z roll-over problems lot of the members had?
Hmmmmmmmmm.... Your right it's not a direct link to the NHTSA site. And it's not something like dayudie.com it is DAYUDIE.com. thats my website and thats were I post my stuff. Trust me it's real data. For the skeptics here is the actual link. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/Cars/2502.html
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Uhm... you do no that they crash EVERY kind of car, right? Thats the business of the Test Agency.
Yes, I know what NHTSA does.
Here's some advantages:
1) a good result keeps insurance down
2) a good result brings more buyers
3) a good result gives current owners piece of mind
4) a bad result puts the manufacturer on its toes
5) a bad result dissuades buyers
6) a bad result lets current owners know their lives may be in danger
I am aware of the advantages, all I said was that it's sad to see a nice looking Z go to waste.....
Maybe saying that "no one cares" about safety is an overstatement, what I mean was that for Z buyers, it's not "as important" as someone who is out there buying a minivan for the family .
Also, I would have to disagree with you on the reason that there is no safety forum.......I believe (personally) it's because there isn't as much interest on that topic when it comes to a sports car like this.
If that is a picture of you on that motorcycle then you are not able to relate to most of the people over 19 that know they are mortal. I doubt you cared one way or another if it got a 1 crash rating, keep riding that bike and your attitude will change. Had a friend that got hit by a Nunn riding his bike. The Church gave him $100,000 for the missing leg. I like 5 stars.
Ok now, that's not nice and unnecessary to say things like that. Everyone is different when it comes to how much risk one wants to take in life. My grand mom would look at you and tell you that you're a moron for driving your sports car at at 75mph. You don't have to agree with me, but don't say $hit like "keep riding that bike and your attitude will change".
Once again, all I said that safety was not an issue when I was buying my Z, and it hurts my feelings to see a Z being crashed
Yeah, that's me on the R1, check out my website under the picture. Enjoy.
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[i]Originally posted by jedoublery
I am aware of the advantages, all I said was that it's sad to see a nice looking Z go to waste.....
Maybe saying that "no one cares" about safety is an overstatement, what I mean was that for Z buyers, it's not "as important" as someone who is out there buying a minivan for the family .
Also, I would have to disagree with you on the reason that there is no safety forum.......I believe (personally) it's because there isn't as much interest on that topic when it comes to a sports car like this.
Once again, all I said that safety was not an issue when I was buying my Z, and it hurts my feelings to see a Z being crashed
Yeah, that's me on the R1, check out my website under the picture. Enjoy. [/B]
I am aware of the advantages, all I said was that it's sad to see a nice looking Z go to waste.....
Maybe saying that "no one cares" about safety is an overstatement, what I mean was that for Z buyers, it's not "as important" as someone who is out there buying a minivan for the family .
Also, I would have to disagree with you on the reason that there is no safety forum.......I believe (personally) it's because there isn't as much interest on that topic when it comes to a sports car like this.
Once again, all I said that safety was not an issue when I was buying my Z, and it hurts my feelings to see a Z being crashed
Yeah, that's me on the R1, check out my website under the picture. Enjoy. [/B]
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