I live in Greece and to say the roads here are dangerous is an understatement. The chances of having an accident are very high. I am pregnant and thinking of the safety of my child, which is the safest car to buy? I want something that wont crumple in a collision, apart from a tank I just don't know what to look for. We don't have thousands to spend, up to 15,000 Euro.
2007-04-02 01:43:50 · 12 answers · asked by Nickynackynoo 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Chopper, I have a hard enough time convincing my hubby to give up his bike!! He thinks our child will go on the back with him!! I have seen BABIES on motorbike handlebars here, it beggars belief!!!
2007-04-02 01:54:09 · update #1
Look at the crash test results on the Euro-NCAP website at http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/introduction.php
They test most new cars, and often include a child dummy in a good child seat in the test, so they can assess safety for both adults and children.
Buy something with at least 4 stars for both adult and child occupant protection.
2007-04-02 21:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I researched this for my wife and daughter recently. I purchased a Mercedes Benz ML320 for my wife to drive. It comes standard with every safety feature imaginable, including front and rear side airbags, full time four wheel drive and stability control. I don't know what a used one would cost in Greece, but I bought a 2000 model last year, with 46,000 miles, for $18,000 in the U.S. I would highly recommend this vehicle.
As has been stated by other posters, the Volvo is also a very safe vehicle.
2007-04-02 03:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by J.R. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Modern cars are designed to crumple in a collision as a way of absorbing the shock.
The most dangerous thing is the nut holding the steering wheel.
2007-04-02 10:03:35 · answer #3 · answered by Pit Bull 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
volvos and saabs have always been way ahead when it comes to in car safety features.not the cheapest of cars but what price do you put on the lives of your family.
2007-04-02 01:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by johnboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volvo. By far one of the safest cars to be made.
2007-04-02 04:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by David 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
renault megane in a standard family car. top gear intentionally crashed one to prove it's safety.
2007-04-02 01:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by maurice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say the vw passat,I've recently brought one and the automatic handbrake stays on all the f*****g time.so it don't move ergo safe car!
2007-04-02 01:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by darryl h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Kawasaki zxr1400
2007-04-02 01:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by Serious Dude 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think the Renault Megane did very well in crash tests
Check http://www.crashtest.com/
2007-04-02 01:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by Steven Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volvo or SAAB
2007-04-02 03:12:02 · answer #10 · answered by swenson0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋