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Old 06-21-2006, 09:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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smart safe issues

guys, think of buying my other half a smart car. has anyone got videos on its safety (like crash tests, etc) ? need to see if i'm doing a right thing..
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Old 06-21-2006, 10:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Go to Smart.com and Top Gear Watch the Video..Its a Very Safe car
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Old 06-27-2006, 03:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Not to be a smart *** here but you do know a Smart isn't going to hold up well against say your ML. Just stating the obvious. It is a tiny car. If you're concerned about her safety then I'd go for a larger vehicle.
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Old 07-03-2006, 05:56 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Don't buy it !
http://prikola.net/content/video/7/56.wmv
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Old 07-05-2006, 02:52 PM   #5 (permalink)
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WOW - how fast did both vehicles go? Just keep in mind this is an offset crash plus the Smart is about half the size and weight of the E-class it's crashing into.
Imagine any other small car doing the same thing...

Remember seeing footage of a head on crash between a Ford Galaxie and a Ford Pinto in the early seventies - the Pinto got sliced like a fish.
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Old 07-23-2006, 09:42 AM   #6 (permalink)
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No way man, I believe that did very well (aside from rolling). The cabin was left intact because the crumple zone took all of the impact.
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Old 09-26-2006, 01:03 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I agree on that one - if you really want to go for a small car, buy her a Yaris.
Not a head turner, but it does the job safety wise.
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