What car would you not trust in a crash?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 07/01/2014 at 21:05 • Filed to: Stuffs

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Honda Fit. Hands down, this generation.

After being accustomed to VAG products, I felt that I nearly ripped the door off of a 06-ish Honda Fit. They're so damn light, and I felt extremely cramped and too big for the car. Especially from the backseat. (Co-Workers car) If I were to be in a crash, and got to choose. It would not be in a Fat Fit.

Brian Silvestro > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:06

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This one.

jkm7680 > Brian Silvestro 07/01/2014 at 21:08

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I'm mildly angered that they destroyed a nice looking Bel Air, but then again. Those are supposed to be boats, not marshmallows.

Brian Silvestro > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:09

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There's something pretty cool about driving with a steering wheel that WILL kill you if you hit ANYTHING.

jkm7680 > Brian Silvestro 07/01/2014 at 21:12

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Is that a leaf? #Impaledlife

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:14

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*clears throat*

My own.

See avatar for explanation.

CRider > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:14

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PushToStart > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:14

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I'm gunna say NA Miata is still the answer for this one. I just don't think I'd make it out in good shape if I was involved in a serious accident while riding in/driving one. Especially with the top down.

Brian Silvestro > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:14

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"What did him in officer?"

"We've had a string of deadly leaves in this area. We have a feeling that's what it was. Further investigation is needed, however."

mazda616 > Brian Silvestro 07/01/2014 at 21:16

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Always bothered me that the huge cloud that erupts during that crash is probably rust. That would weaken an already weakly designed car.

Anyway, GM U-vans for me. Terrible crash test. In fact, there's one on display at the IIHS facility if I recall correctly.

Flavien Vidal > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:17

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AZ-1... I might get one if I fit lol

PS9 > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:17

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Caterham. Great driving experience, but a serious wreck would probably be your last.

wiffleballtony > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:18

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Smart Car.

Sn210 > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:19

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AthomSfere > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:19

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A Volkswagen! I mean German Engineering is great, when it works...

Joking aside, anything older than crumple zones.

Textured Soy Protein > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:20

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Looking at the IIHS crash test ratings for a 2008 Fit and 2008 Jetta there's not a ton of difference between the two.

But go ahead, keep being a VAG vag.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:21

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2nd generation Hyundai Accent

Brian Silvestro > mazda616 07/01/2014 at 21:24

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Dear god. Dat airborne.

shop-teacher > mazda616 07/01/2014 at 21:24

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Beat me to it. Those vans were horrible new, now most of the ones running around here have their rocker panels completely rusted away. Those will fold up like a can of beer in an accident.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:25

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jkm7680 > Textured Soy Protein 07/01/2014 at 21:26

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It may be just as safe, but I'd sure as hell feel safer in a Jetta.

Textured Soy Protein > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:28

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So what you're saying is, you have an irrational preference towards a particular brand of vehicle which leads you to believe it is safer than another vehicle with similar crash ratings? ;)

Dsscats > PushToStart 07/01/2014 at 21:30

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Sadly and totally true. Especially in a roll over

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:41

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I'd trust any car in a crash. My body's ability to function properly after it however? not as much

jkm7680 > Textured Soy Protein 07/01/2014 at 21:42

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It's a larger car, feels more solid also.

sellphones2493 > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:55

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My buddy has a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. He offers to drive a lot which is cool, but I'm reminded to create a will every single time I'm in the damn thing.

On the other end of the spectrum, my female friend drives around in her father's old 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (same color as pictured). Despite her being an absolute maniac behind the wheel, I'd trust that thing at triple the speeds the Isuzu. That thing is a complete 100% tank.

Kat Callahan > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 21:56

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Mitsubishi Minica, Mitsubishi EK Wagon, Daihatsu Opti, Daihatsu Mira, basically any Kei car I've had to drive for work.

XJDano > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 22:07

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sadly my own, but we don't think about those things......

I heard that the floorboards will buckle and smash your feet, like you won't have them anymore.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 22:22

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My own:

Dat steering column impaling.

KirkyV > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 22:33

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Mine. It's a great car, really, and I plan to replace it with another—but I really wouldn't want to be in a crash.

Trevor Mohr > jkm7680 07/01/2014 at 22:39

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I have to be honest, I feel extremely safe in my GTI and that isn't exactly a large car.

jkm7680 > Trevor Mohr 07/01/2014 at 22:54

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The GTI is also a very solid, well build feeling car, I'd feel extremely safe there also.

jkm7680 > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 07/01/2014 at 22:55

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Haha, Good point.

jkm7680 > Flavien Vidal 07/01/2014 at 22:56

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That Autozam thingy makes the Fiat look huge, Haha.

jkm7680 > sellphones2493 07/01/2014 at 22:57

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Just looking at the Isuzu makes it seem unsafe, Lol.

jkm7680 > shop-teacher 07/01/2014 at 22:58

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True that, They looked like a sheet of corrugated metal had an incident involving an ice cube.

Trevor Mohr > jkm7680 07/02/2014 at 00:32

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First thing I noticed with that car is how the doors shut like vault doors.

Two Drink Minimum > jkm7680 07/02/2014 at 06:04

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Well, if you respect safety engineering, you have to think the Fit can punch a bit over its weight class. It ain't much to look at, but the Fit is a wonderfully designed and engineered car that gets more out of less than almost any car I've ever driven. I'd trust it as much or more in a crash than any other B class car, and I bet many C class cars, as well. Outside of the front-offset crash test, it does very well.

jkm7680 > Trevor Mohr 07/02/2014 at 07:14

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I fully agree, the GTI feels very solid and well built. I can't exactly say the same for the Fit.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > jkm7680 07/03/2014 at 05:17

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Fiat Spider. Enough said.

Wacko > PushToStart 07/04/2014 at 12:37

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yeah cause that cloth top can really save you in a roll over