BMW 5 series worst in side impact crash test

[rage2]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070816/ap_on_bi_ge/crash_tests_sedans

Test simulates SUV hitting side of car. Even the Kia Amanti beat the 5 series.

[97'Scort]

Ouch. Too many are sacrificing safety for looks these days. I expect better from these companies.

[Mangina]

That's just embarrassing.

[SilverRex]

is that stricktly a problem with the 5 series? or is the 3 series just as bad?

[blinkme_210]

Awe man, wtf! :thumbsdow Guess I gotta drive faster to avoid those T-bones then, haha.

[BrknFngrs]

I can feel a bunch of new kia commercials coming...

[blinkme_210]

Originally posted by BrknFngrs
I can feel a bunch of new kia commercials coming...

Oh damn, you're right. Maybe Hyundai & VW will make new ones too.

[Justing]

Originally posted by BrknFngrs
I can feel a bunch of new kia commercials coming...


lol i hate those commercials.
who cross shops hyundai and bmw
or hyundai and land rover?


nobody!!



DUH

[canuckcarguy]

The real news item there is that they classify the KIA as a luxury car. Who knew?