Safety
Submitted: Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 01:33
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Kumunara (NT)
Monash Uni released information re the safety of used vehicles:
Best
1. Subaru Forester (97-02)
2. Honda CRV (97-01)
3. Ford Explorer (01-05)
Worst
1. Diahatsu Rocky (85-98)
2. Toyota Landcruiser (82-89)
3. Holden Rodeo (89-95)
The list was in the NT News - would be in other papers as
well - it is interesting reading.
Tjilpi
Reply By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 07:26
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 07:26
I take it they were comparing "retired models", otherwise a current vehicle, bought yesterday etc, may be far safer again.
Or did they look at "number of accidents" per vehicle numbers sold?
Andrew
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Reply By: Willem - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 08:48
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 08:48
Yeah and no doubt someone has written a thesis on it and has obtained a doctorate in the process.
UNiversity scjholars take statistics and weave it to their own fashion to come up with what may seem like a plausible result. Then everybody cheers as they are capped for their genius......LOL
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 09:00
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 09:00
There's a thesis in that idea of yours....LOL
Call me cynical, but doesn't that infamous scrubby bloke drive said forester? :-)
Andrew
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Reply By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 09:06
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 09:06
Who cares!
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Reply By: DIO - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 09:06
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 09:06
Ah yes - BUT, it doesn't really matter how safe they make vehicles, it's
the NUT behind the wheel that's the real problem. No wonder authorities are constantly implementing new technology for the express purpose of detecting and apprehending these 'crettins and getting them of our roads.
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Follow Up By: Member - Borgy.. (SA) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 11:23
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 11:23
"it's
the NUT behind the wheel that's the real problem."
Looks like you are in real trouble then!!...lol...
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Follow Up By: Stephen M (NSW) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 13:11
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 13:11
Dio, Mmmm. Yes I dont doubt that there have been many lives saved with airbags and ABS stability control etc, BUT unfortunately didnt do princess Di any good in the top of the range BMW, with numerous airbags, curtains etc. This is one of those arguments where everbody will have to agree to disagree. I paid extra for curtain airbags etc in the wifes Toyota so that if in the event myself or my wife gets t boned hopefully it will save our lives or any people in the back
seat. But not everybody is in the position to have be able to get new cars or even older ones and be able to have all the safety features available, they are just happy to be able to get around. Agree with you that at the end of the day there are some clowns on the road who shouldnt be driving. They keep on about speed kills etc. There are numerous
places like the Pacific highway where 100k's is far to quick, then you have the likes of the M2 & M7 that are great roads and your limited to 90 or 100. Then everybody blames the roads. Simple, drive to the conditions, wet. slow down not hard. Regards steve M
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Reply By: Ted (Cairns) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 11:38
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 11:38
May that be because the ones in the "worst" category are more likely to be taken off road? Therefore more "endangering" ?
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Reply By: goldiedingdangdo - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 20:42
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 20:42
Maybe Holdens changing the Rodeo to the Colerado (spelling) to avoid any connection to past indifferences.
Is the Rocky still in existance???
Cruisers? So many out there and so many incidents numbers may add up.
Wonder whether these are city or country statistics.
Invent your own survey today.
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Reply By: Hairy (NT) - Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 at 09:38
Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 at 09:38
Gday,
I find that hard to believe??
I heard "HBSS" just released data from their stats saying "The Toyota Landcrusier has proven to be the most reliable and safe vehicle on the road today"
Sounds a bit contradictory doesn't it?
Cheers Hairy
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