Would you buy the new tundra even though it failed to get 5 stars in crash test.?

Question

The new tundra only got 4 stars...while the Ford GMC Dodge and Chevy all got 5 stars in the NHTSA crash tests

Would you still buy one even thought it could mean 10% more bodily injuries or deaths then the domestic brands?

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/16/toyota-tundra-fails-to-score-five-stars-in-nhtsa-frontal-crash-t/

Answer 1

Hell no!

Answer 2

The crash tests are nearly as flawed as the current EPA ratings. They are controlled situations at 40mph (a lot of cars have 5 star ratings and then lousy vehicle injury ratings as calculated by insurance company accident statistics). Not of much use when you are doing 70mph on the highway. The Tundra is also a big vehicle that will likely win almost any crash. With all the airbags and what not, most accidents will not result in serious injury. I would not let a vehicles accident rating be a huge factor.

If you are thinking of the Tundra, I would not get the TRD suspension. It rides too hard for an ever day vehicle. I would also give the new Chevy's serious consideration. They have won every test I have read, even beaten the Tundra. Ford and Chrysler are rebating the hell out of their trucks, as they are not selling as well and are no longer the cream of the crop.

Answer 3

Rule #1 - don't crash. All those fancy stars don't mean a thing unless you plan on wrecking your truck.

Answer 4

What good are all those stars in your driveway cuz the chevy is busted.

Answer 5

Sure. None of that gaurentees you will ever even be in an accident, or what kind even if you are in one.

Answer 6

Yes, because American made vehicles have a tendency to SUCK. Say what you will to me but Japanese imports beat American made cars in reliability as well as the fun factor.

Yeah, I said it.