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Old 02-09-2015, 03:10 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 02-09-2015, 03:39 PM   #2
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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...
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Old 02-09-2015, 03:45 PM   #3
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Already a thread on this hulky..... http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11441340
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What happened to you last thread about wheels Hulk??? I can't seem to find it...
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Old 02-09-2015, 05:47 PM   #5
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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?
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Old 02-09-2015, 05:51 PM   #6
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Why would you want to?
Just curious. Was it deleted?
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Interesting read, my Nissan only has drivers side airbag (steering) and gets 4 stars?
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Old 02-09-2015, 05:53 PM   #8
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Merge/close etc...
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:06 PM   #9
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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.
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:36 PM   #10
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Never crosses my mind.


Better stay indoors Hulk. Might have a bird crap on you.
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I observe that the aurion is rated as a safe car
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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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Old 02-09-2015, 07:35 PM   #13
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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....
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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.
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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?
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I wouldn't put my family in a car with less than 5 stars safety. I'd feel too guilty.
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Yep... Looks like he is! (And excellently put too, Danzvtil !!)
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I wouldn't put my family in a car with less than 5 stars safety. I'd feel too guilty.
Sold the B series then?
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I wouldn't put my family in a car with less than 5 stars safety. I'd feel too guilty.
That's ridiculous Hulk. Our family car has been my old Fairlane for the past 23 years. It has a safety rating of minus 16 but last time I checked, we were all still alive...
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What does that have to do with this thread?. Sooo many children....
Can someone tell me how the ignore function works please...
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I'd feel pretty guilty hopping into anything with a Toyota badge. Horses for courses.
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my second hand camry is quite safe, reliable and boring
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I wouldn't put my family in a car with less than 5 stars safety. I'd feel too guilty.
Do you realise that the only difference between a 4 and 5 star car in some cases is a passenger seat belt warning light? Aurion included. 2006 was a 4 star until toyota added the warning light. Same goes for VE commodore.
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I wouldn't put my family in a car with less than 5 stars safety. I'd feel too guilty.
Is that why you got rid of your B series?
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Hulk wasting bandwidth yet again. I bet if the Aurion scored 3 stars this thread would not exist!
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Old 03-09-2015, 07:07 AM   #28
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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.

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Is that why you got rid of your B series?
My family dont ride in my b series.. too dangerous with 331rwkw.. prob should lose a safety star due to mods. I hardly ride in it myself!

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