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#95 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [stevedebi] by lev_berkovich

Jul 13, 2006 (2:51 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 13, 2006 2:10 pm)
No doubts, all cars are getting safer, though, all cars are getting more reliable.
 
But people do go with Honda because of the perceived superior reliability, it is where Honda shines for years.
 
Same, I go with Volvo because of the perceived superior safety, it is where Volvo shines for years.
 
I feel very comfortable with the reliability of my Volvo S80 and XC90, but they have, in my view, a definite edge over Honda Accord and Pilot in areas of active and passive safety features, quality of build, exterior design, etc., so I choose Volvo.
 
Doesn't it seem reasonable?

#96 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [orbit9090] by volvomax

Jul 13, 2006 (5:37 pm)

Replying to: orbit9090 (Jul 13, 2006 6:07 am)
Heh, heh.
I already know the outcome of a collision like that.
We have a customer driving an 05 S40 hit a Semi head on at speed and walked away.
 
It made the Volvo Saved My Life Club.
Check it out online.

#97 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [volvomax] by drive62

Jul 14, 2006 (9:19 am)

Replying to: volvomax (Jul 13, 2006 5:37 pm)
We have a customer driving an 05 S40 hit a Semi head on at speed and walked away.
 
Again I'll say it, maybe Volvo should be giving driving lessons to it's buyers.

#98 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [drive62] by lev_berkovich

Jul 14, 2006 (9:51 am)

Replying to: drive62 (Jul 14, 2006 9:19 am)
Actually, It does, UNLIKE many other companies.
I have attended Drive for Life defensive driving event once.
It was very educational and eye-opening. Gives you much more confidence in a car you drive too.

#99 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [lev_berkovich] by stevedebi

Jul 14, 2006 (2:50 pm)

Replying to: lev_berkovich (Jul 13, 2006 2:51 pm)
"Doesn't it seem reasonable?"
 
Well, I'm not arguing that Volvos aren't safe. But I think many other cars have a similar level of safety.
 
They tested the European spec Prius by driving a Toyota Land Cruiser into the side ("T-Bone") at 60 KMph. The Prius protected the occupants.

#100 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [stevedebi] by volvomax

Jul 14, 2006 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 14, 2006 2:50 pm)
Well it had better, thats only 37mph.
 
Try it at 50!

#101 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [drive62] by volvomax

Jul 14, 2006 (4:51 pm)

Replying to: drive62 (Jul 14, 2006 9:19 am)
Again I'll say it, maybe Volvo should be giving driving lessons to it's buyers.
 
that is not germaine to the discussion.
The fact is that a driver in a Volvo not only survived but walked away.
there is a reason they call the "accidents"

#102 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [stevedebi] by lev_berkovich

Jul 14, 2006 (6:34 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 14, 2006 2:50 pm)
I probably did not make my point clear enough.
What I am saying is that if it is understood that people can select Honda by it's reliability out of a line of rather reliable cars, it should be equally understood that people can select Volvo by it's safety out of a line of rather safe cars.

#103 of 124 Honda Safer per $ by orbit9090

Jul 19, 2006 (9:47 am)

Replying to: volvomax (Jul 13, 2006 5:37 pm)
Lucky lady that survived the accident. Good thing she bounced-off the semi offset.
 
However, if she had bought a Ridgeline with her $28K, instead of an S40, she wouldn't have needed the jaws of life to free her from a mangled little S40. She probably would have just stepped out and said, "Oh crap, now I'm gunna be late."
 
In dollar-for-dollar safety, Honda beats Volvo. Volkswagen is becomming a close second...if you don't take into account VW's legendary breakdowns and system failures.
 
If money (and resale value) was no issue at all, then an XC90 would be my safety vehicle of choice. But until I figure out a way to steal a thousands people's pensions like the Enron guys did, money IS an issue, and I have to buy the most safety per dollar in a new vehicle: Honda.
 
HTTP://Honda Safety
 

#104 of 124 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [volvomax] by drive62

Jul 20, 2006 (8:12 am)

Replying to: volvomax (Jul 14, 2006 4:51 pm)
Seems like you and lev both think that safety is the main reason to a buy a vehicle, almost like you are expecting to have an accident. Terrible way to live life IMHO.
 
Don't get me wrong, safety is important but Honda vehicles and just about every other auto on the road in the US are safe. Are some safer than others? I suppose but if the governments crash testing shows a Honda to be very good, that seems fine for me.
 
And for lev specifically:
 
You all will understand why I drive Volvo and Volvo only, once you would be with me there.
 
Do you think you are the only person to ever survive an accident? And apparently you think it was only because you were driving a Volvo.

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