Are you driving a safe used car?

HULK_I6T · 02-09-2015, 03:10 PM

http://www.raa.com.au/documents/used...y-ratings-2015

Are you driving a used car that is safe? Have a look at the link which lists used cars in categories and rates them on safety

I'm glad to see the falcon FG and ford territory as the most safe vehicles to drive and also a little disappointed in the b series not rating as high. Also the VE was a little disappointing.

It seems the older cars really do get poor ratings, some older fords get one or two stars. But overall fords seem to fair pretty well with the fiesta considered safest of the smaller cars, territory in SUV and falcon in large cars.

It opens up your mind doesn't it.

Big_Daz · 02-09-2015, 03:39 PM

Not a bad little list... My car isn't on their as its a 2015 and I know its 5 star, but interesting that my wifes CR-V is 4 star.. better than I thought to be honest...

gossy · 02-09-2015, 03:45 PM

Already a thread on this hulky..... http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11441340

superyob · 02-09-2015, 04:53 PM

What happened to you last thread about wheels Hulk??? I can't seem to find it...

99AUXR · 02-09-2015, 05:47 PM

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What happened to you last thread about wheels Hulk??? I can't seem to find it...

Why would you want to?

superyob · 02-09-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 99AUXR

Why would you want to?

Just curious. Was it deleted?

**Mont5.0** · 02-09-2015, 05:51 PM

Interesting read, my Nissan only has drivers side airbag (steering) and gets 4 stars?

1TUFFUTE · 02-09-2015, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by superyob

What happened to you last thread about wheels Hulk??? I can't seem to find it...

What does that have to do with this thread?

. Sooo many children....

danzvtil · 02-09-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

What does that have to do with this thread?

. Sooo many children....

Gold.
As usual, Hulky introduces his thread in a slightly doe eyed, yet cheery manner, the first few early responders attempt to give it legs before the detractors arrive.
Then 1TUFF must stick up for Hulk somewhere before it all goes down hill. I tip my hat to you gentlemen.

1TUFFUTE · 02-09-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by danzvtil

Gold.
As usual, Hulky introduces his thread in a slightly doe eyed, yet cheery manner, the first few early responders attempt to give it legs before the detractors arrive.
Then 1TUFF must stick up for Hulk somewhere before it all goes down hill. I tip my hat to you gentlemen.

So let me get this straight......your having a go at me for having a go at them about taking the thread off topic AGAIN?

HULK_I6T · 02-09-2015, 08:15 PM

I wouldn't put my family in a car with less than 5 stars safety. I'd feel too guilty.

danzvtil · 03-09-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

So let me get this straight......your having a go at me for having a go at them about taking the thread off topic AGAIN?

Not at all, pal, maybe you missed this part....

superyob · 02-09-2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

What does that have to do with this thread?

. Sooo many children....

Can someone tell me how the ignore function works please...

**buggerlugs** · 03-09-2015, 07:32 AM

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Can someone tell me how the ignore function works please...

You need to PM me...............

2011G6E · 03-09-2015, 08:43 AM

Yes...yes I am.

Because...and I don't know if this is because I'm a motorcyclist or because I accept reality or both...I know that there are risks every time you step out the door, much less go out driving/riding on the road.
You can attempt to minimise risk, but there's no use being silly about it and being afraid of old cars. I have a sister-in-law who is a nurse, and she refuses to buy any car without at least six airbags and a host of electronic trickery in it.
I once drove her to a nearby shop in my Celica and she was honestly, white-knuckled afraid when the traffic got a bit heavy. I actually think she thought she was about to die at any moment for no reason but that we were in an old car.

What sort of life is that to lead, being afraid all the time???

Trump · 02-09-2015, 05:53 PM

Merge/close etc...

bradles024 · 02-09-2015, 06:06 PM

I drive a ba xl ute with no safety features and only one airbag and it gets four stars? It's also got ****house brakes, and the skinny tyres get bugger all grip. I feel it's a dangerous car to drive especially in the wet.

foxtrot3 · 03-09-2015, 06:52 PM

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I drive a ba xl ute with no safety features and only one airbag and it gets four stars? It's also got ****house brakes, and the skinny tyres get bugger all grip. I feel it's a dangerous car to drive especially in the wet.

Hi. A bit like my work ute but someone went mad with the texta and optioned..................wait for it...................dusk sensing headlights and cruise control. Cheers MD

Davehoos · 03-09-2015, 07:21 PM

common to hear on the radio about serious/fatal car accedents from people avoiding animals on the road including colisions with other cars or pedestrians.

my last roo impact with a car[AU] was a large grey landed on the bonnet and took out the head light and power steer pump.

Often have bird strikes with the workshop hino, including one came through the front windscreen. Often get into situations with the truck including 2 off road excussions last thing you need is a bag deployment.
Last week I happily found the steering wheel air bag is actually a dummy. given the high numbers of counterfeit parts around.

HULK_I6T · 03-09-2015, 08:08 PM

If you hit a kangaroo at 110km/h would the airbags go off? If so That would be dangerous. Better to be in an old xc falcon tank with no airbags which simply knocks the kangaroo up over the car and keeps going without a scratch.

irish2 · 02-09-2015, 06:36 PM

Never crosses my mind.

Better stay indoors Hulk. Might have a bird crap on you.

BradEL · 02-09-2015, 06:44 PM

I observe that the aurion is rated as a safe car

Harrison · 02-09-2015, 07:32 PM

So if my EF wagon has a head-on with a 2009-13 Fiesta the passengers in the Fiesta are more than twice as safe as me ???

Yeah right...

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**Charliewool** · 02-09-2015, 08:18 PM

Yep... Looks like he is! (And excellently put too, Danzvtil !!)

TRAU BLAU · 10-09-2015, 11:37 AM

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Yep... Looks like he is! (And excellently put too, Danzvtil !!)

Is that a sheep or a ****zu?

irish2 · 02-09-2015, 09:11 PM

I'd feel pretty guilty hopping into anything with a Toyota badge. Horses for courses.

pottery beige · 02-09-2015, 09:18 PM

my second hand camry is quite safe, reliable and boring

csv8 · 02-09-2015, 09:33 PM

Repost!!

duaned · 02-09-2015, 10:32 PM

Hulk wasting bandwidth yet again. I bet if the Aurion scored 3 stars this thread would not exist!

HULK_I6T · 03-09-2015, 07:07 AM

Sure in years past there was no choice but to drive a 4 star car etc but in this day and age with so many used cars that achieve 5 stars, there really isnt any excuse why you would subject your family to a less safe vehicle.

For instance a fg falcon can be bought used for well under $10,000.. its a 5 star safety car. Knowing that how can you risk the lives of your family and others by putting them in a less safe vehicle, some people even driving about in 2 star cars.