20 Most Dangerous Vehicles

[AzNKiD]

http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/vehicl ... artner=rss (http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/vehicles/2007/07/26/cars-dangerous-twenty-forbeslife-cx_bh_0726cars.html?partner=rss)

1. Buick Rendezvous
2. Ford Ranger/Mazda B-Series
3. Nissan Frontier
4. Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner
5. Toyota Yaris
6. Hyundai Accent
7. Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe
8. Kia Rio
9. Chevrolet Aveo
10. Suzuki Reno/Forenza
11. Ford Focus
12. Jeep Liberty
13. Dodge Dakota
14. Chevrolet Cobalt/Pontiac G5
15. Nissan Xterra
16. Saturn ION
17. Chrysler PT Cruiser
18. Honda S2000
19. Toyota Scion tC
20. Mazda3

[G-PWR]

lol the Smart car ain't on the list :P

[Casper97RS]

lol the Smart car ain't on the list :P

Speaking of which...were you in the passenger seat of your wifey's smart car last night on Merivale, around 7ish?

[AWDGuy]

woot! made the list!

Doesnt surprise me with reports of early 00 foci's burning to the ground :shock:

[Andre]

Speaking of which...were you in the passenger seat of your wifey's smart car last night on Merivale, around 7ish?

oh gawd, please say yes... incessant teasing will follow

[G-PWR]

yea I think I was actually, its white/black. I also took it for a rip cuz I forgot something at home. I think I might have seen you... merivale/baseline? I didnt recognize you (driver) but saw the silver teg.

[kingpin]

woot! made the list!

Doesnt surprise me with reports of early 00 foci's burning to the ground :shock:

is that really what the plural for that car is.


i have 2 foci's ... i dont know dude


i have 2 focuses. makes more sense.

[Casper97RS]

Haha...yep...that was me. I was heading south, saw the white smart car with a chick driving, and a guy in the passenger seat. Figured it was a good chance it was you since you always talk about using your wifey's smart car for daily running around. Let the incessant teasing begin.


I just got married, and my manhood is still more intact than yours...lol.

[DevilOnWheelz]

There are no Volvo's or Saab's on that list. No German car either.

[FieroBUZZ]

No German car either.

They are only dangerous if a bunch of them park together and start 'Sig Heiling'

[G-PWR]

Haha...yep...that was me. I was heading south, saw the white smart car with a chick driving, and a guy in the passenger seat. Figured it was a good chance it was you since you always talk about using your wifey's smart car for daily running around. Let the incessant teasing begin.


I just got married, and my manhood is still more intact than yours...lol.

I'll be the first to give praise to the Smartcar, it's fucking FUN to drive, and anyone who's given it a shot has said the same thing. its like a little go-cart! I'm trying to get h er to chip it!

PS, saving gas money when you're trying to pay for a wedding > proving what an awesome man I am. everyone who matters already knows :P

[koukj]

"Just like a go-cart" I can go to carters corners for that.

[Spd-Kilz]

So it was good that the Rendezvous is history :lol:

[Casper97RS]

Haha...yep...that was me. I was heading south, saw the white smart car with a chick driving, and a guy in the passenger seat. Figured it was a good chance it was you since you always talk about using your wifey's smart car for daily running around. Let the incessant teasing begin.


I just got married, and my manhood is still more intact than yours...lol.

I'll be the first to give praise to the Smartcar, it's fucking FUN to drive, and anyone who's given it a shot has said the same thing. its like a little go-cart! I'm trying to get h er to chip it!

PS, saving gas money when you're trying to pay for a wedding > proving what an awesome man I am. everyone who matters already knows :P

I know all too well about wedding expenses. What I was surprised about was that enough cash gifts came in to cover the cost of the honeymoon and both our wedding rings.

If you still need a photographer or DJ, let me know. Both of mine were amazing, and everyone at my wedding praised their good work. (I praised their good work, and fantastic prices!)

[G-PWR]

"Just like a go-cart" I can go to carters corners for that.

that was:

a) -hilarious
b) -well thought-out
c) -noteworthy
d) -clever
e) -an assinine comment that was none of the above.

[G-PWR]

Haha...yep...that was me. I was heading south, saw the white smart car with a chick driving, and a guy in the passenger seat. Figured it was a good chance it was you since you always talk about using your wifey's smart car for daily running around. Let the incessant teasing begin.


I just got married, and my manhood is still more intact than yours...lol.

I'll be the first to give praise to the Smartcar, it's fucking FUN to drive, and anyone who's given it a shot has said the same thing. its like a little go-cart! I'm trying to get h er to chip it!

PS, saving gas money when you're trying to pay for a wedding > proving what an awesome man I am. everyone who matters already knows :P

I know all too well about wedding expenses. What I was surprised about was that enough cash gifts came in to cover the cost of the honeymoon and both our wedding rings.

If you still need a photographer or DJ, let me know. Both of mine were amazing, and everyone at my wedding praised their good work. (I praised their good work, and fantastic prices!)

I don't have a DJ yet. I have a DJ friend but dunno if he'll DJ the wedding. I wonder how much DJ Ilon charges... :D

[Casper97RS]

Ilon doesn't really like doing weddings, but I know if you're planning a stag he might be down for that.

I'll PM you the DJ info for the guy I had.

[G-PWR]

fuck yea, a stag would be a great idea. everyone from RL can come!

























$10 cover charge...

[Casper97RS]

Haha. Stag was great. Ours wasn't overly big, and we still managed to make like $900. Charged $6/ticket or 2 for $10. The ticket sales was basically enough to cover the rental of the hall. Then everything made from booze, door prizes, 50/50 draws was all profit. Most profit comes from booze.

[BNR32_GTR]

Damn, my truck only came in second.... :cry:













































Oh wait this is a bad thing. :?

[Marchy]

"Just like a go-cart" I can go to carters corners for that.

that was:

a) -hilarious
b) -well thought-out
c) -noteworthy
d) -clever
e) -an assinine comment that was none of the above.

what is E,

I'll take potent potables for 400 alex.

[BMWman]

There are no Volvo's or Saab's on that list. No German car either.

That's because German cars are the safest. See they make the body from real metal not tin can aluminum :)

There are no Volvo's or Saab's on that list. No German car either.

fuck saab! there pretty much genereal motors, like volvos eighteen wheelers.

There are no Volvo's or Saab's on that list. No German car either.

That's because German cars are the safest. See they make the body from real metal not tin can aluminum :)

but you dont have a 27 year old car that was the pinnacle of safety, amazon volvo is the reason why you fuckers have seat belts, and your beamer is like the rest, unlike my tricore steel body with beams in the doors,

it sucks when your not allowed in demolishing rallys becuase its a volvo.

no matter what the car, your fucked in a 60 km crash. fifth gear tested the iron shell in a crash and showed the frame bending.

So it was good that the Rendezvous is history :lol:

soo your number four on the list ?

[BMWman]

Volvo FTW, if I'm to be runed over by an 18 wheeler I want to be in a Volvo! Safety first!

"Just like a go-cart" I can go to carters corners for that.

also my car has bumpers that absorb hits like a gokart,

[4Aaron GE]

Your car has bumpers that absorb go karts.





And why is this list so worked up about side curtain airbags?

[Spd-Kilz]

So it was good that the Rendezvous is history :lol:

soo your number four on the list ?

This study is probably for the 2001-2007 models. 2008 was pretty much a total overhaul so it may be different.

I'm just glad not to be at the top. It's ironic how my parents always said they felt safe in that far (mainly my mom) lol

[DevilOnWheelz]

There are no Volvo's or Saab's on that list. No German car either.

That's because German cars are the safest. See they make the body from real metal not tin can aluminum :)

A car that doesn't crumble when during a crash is not really safe. When the cars crumble it absorbs the energy. ;)

[DevilOnWheelz]

There are no Volvo's or Saab's on that list. No German car either.

That's because German cars are the safest. See they make the body from real metal not tin can aluminum :)

but you dont have a 27 year old car that was the pinnacle of safety, amazon volvo is the reason why you fuckers have seat belts, and your beamer is like the rest, unlike my tricore steel body with beams in the doors,

it sucks when your not allowed in demolishing rallys becuase its a volvo.

Actually, you are wrong.

Ford was the first to put seats belts in their cars.

Mercedes Benz was the one who invented tensioners.

Volvo was the one who invented 3 point seat belts..

[G-PWR]

"Just like a go-cart" I can go to carters corners for that.

also my car has bumpers that absorb hits like a gokart,

pfft, I can goto karter's korners for that yo, mad tight jokes up in here!

How much weight should one put into these reports? I have a friend who owns a new Hyundai Accent - do you think she should be concerned?

How much weight should one put into these reports? I have a friend who owns a new Hyundai Accent - do you think she should be concerned?

no matter what car its gonna get destroyed in a side impact or whatever.

There are no Volvo's or Saab's on that list. No German car either.

That's because German cars are the safest. See they make the body from real metal not tin can aluminum :)

but you dont have a 27 year old car that was the pinnacle of safety, amazon volvo is the reason why you fuckers have seat belts, and your beamer is like the rest, unlike my tricore steel body with beams in the doors,

it sucks when your not allowed in demolishing rallys becuase its a volvo.


Actually, you are wrong.

Ford was the first to put seats belts in their cars.

Mercedes Benz was the one who invented tensioners.

Volvo was the one who invented 3 point seat belts..



yeah i get carried away when i get too thrive about a good thing my car has.

they got a noble peace prize for that three point seat belt.

[Casper97RS]

How much weight should one put into these reports? I have a friend who owns a new Hyundai Accent - do you think she should be concerned?

The write up for the Accent:


6. Hyundai Accent
Four-Door

SCORE: 132

Consumer Reports' accident avoidance: Average

The Accent tested near the bottom among all cars, according to IIHS crash testing, with the organization giving it a "Poor" rating in both side-impact and rear-impact tests, plus an unimpressive "Acceptable" frontal rating. And this is with standard side airbags. When the federal government tested an Accent four-door sedan, it rated its side-impact performance with three stars--the lowest it gets in 2007.

Keep in mind this is for the 4-door. Does she have the 4-door? I don't know how much weight can be placed on these reports, but one thing that stood out is the fact that it rated really low WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS. Most of the other low rated impact results were listed as without the standard side air bags. But when those side airbags became standard or the option was picked, it boosted from 3 to 5 stars. By the sounds of this report, I wouldn't want to be stuck in an Accent.

[mister2]

http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/vehicles/2007/07/26/cars-dangerous-twenty-forbeslife-cx_bh_0726cars.html?partner=rss

1. Buick Rendezvous
2. Ford Ranger/Mazda B-Series
3. Nissan Frontier
4. Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner
5. Toyota Yaris
6. Hyundai Accent
7. Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe
8. Kia Rio
9. Chevrolet Aveo
10. Suzuki Reno/Forenza
11. Ford Focus
12. Jeep Liberty
13. Dodge Dakota
14. Chevrolet Cobalt/Pontiac G5
15. Nissan Xterra
16. Saturn ION
17. Chrysler PT Cruiser
18. Honda S2000
19. Toyota Scion tC
20. Mazda3

it's more about whether it has Quebec plates than what the vehicle actually is...

How much weight should one put into these reports? I have a friend who owns a new Hyundai Accent - do you think she should be concerned?

The write up for the Accent:


6. Hyundai Accent
Four-Door

SCORE: 132

Consumer Reports' accident avoidance: Average

The Accent tested near the bottom among all cars, according to IIHS crash testing, with the organization giving it a "Poor" rating in both side-impact and rear-impact tests, plus an unimpressive "Acceptable" frontal rating. And this is with standard side airbags. When the federal government tested an Accent four-door sedan, it rated its side-impact performance with three stars--the lowest it gets in 2007.

Keep in mind this is for the 4-door. Does she have the 4-door? I don't know how much weight can be placed on these reports, but one thing that stood out is the fact that it rated really low WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS. Most of the other low rated impact results were listed as without the standard side air bags. But when those side airbags became standard or the option was picked, it boosted from 3 to 5 stars. By the sounds of this report, I wouldn't want to be stuck in an Accent.


The Accent has standard side impact air bags? Strange that it would get a poor rating like you mentioned - I wonder if there is a problem with the airbags. Hmm, well I think I might pass this report along to her. She has the 4 door if I remember correctly. I know she's happy about her new car so I don't want to be a jerk and try to take away from that, but noone wants to see their friends at undue risk. Thanks for the info!

So it was good that the Rendezvous is history :lol:

soo your number four on the list ?

no, his mother is.

[Phoenix]

lol the Smart car ain't on the list :P

dude ever seen the video of a smart car hitting a wall goin 120? the only part of the car that is damaged is the plastic shell...the structure of the car is still intact

lol the Smart car ain't on the list :P

dude ever seen the video of a smart car hitting a wall goin 120? the only part of the car that is damaged is the plastic shell...the structure of the car is still intact

the fifth gear video, and it buckled the frame.

soo was in tact but no matter what car your in your gonna sustain a harsh injury or even worse death.

but for jr freeman. you cant spell accident without accent.

[ignite]

How much weight should one put into these reports? I have a friend who owns a new Hyundai Accent - do you think she should be concerned?

I'd be concerned.. Also due to the fact that she's owned the thing for less than five months, and already been in two major accidents :D

How much weight should one put into these reports? I have a friend who owns a new Hyundai Accent - do you think she should be concerned?

I'd be concerned.. Also due to the fact that she's owned the thing for less than five months, and already been in two major accidents :D

i like echos.


you cant spell accident without accent.






























































hiyooooooooooooooo johhny.


anybody.? *crickets*

[JohnnyG]

No Subaru's on that list, oh wait, the 2008 Forester just got 5 star ratings all around last week, thats why they aren't on the list!

[mikeman]

No Subaru's on that list, oh wait, the 2008 Forester just got 5 star ratings all around last week, thats why they aren't on the list!

perhaps you can figure out another way to get yourself killed....