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#477 of 554 Re: Teen daughter car [qbrozen] by kirstie_h HOST Jul 24, 2009 (8:40 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 24, 2009 8:03 am) I was just about to make the same point - both vehicles carry inherent risk. I think the "safety" balances out here. The TL may not have the airbag features, but SUVs carry risks that aren't associated with sedans.
#478 of 554 It's interesting to see affluent adults concern by euphonium Jul 24, 2009 (9:00 am)
over their Princess safety in cars, but let them go Alpine skiing without a helmet.   As for entitlement choosing: I was most happy to have the permission from my folks that allowed me to buy an 11 year old 4 door sedan when I was 16. Replies to this message: fezo (Jul 24, 2009 9:06 am)
#479 of 554 Re: It's interesting to see affluent adults concern [euphonium] by fezo Jul 24, 2009 (9:06 am)
Replying to: euphonium (Jul 24, 2009 9:00 am) I know that this isn't the answer you want but I kind of think it's a coin flip for the reasons I've already mentioned.   Personally I'd probably go with the CRV but it's a close call and as been pointed out does have the center of gravity issue. That said it's not the same risk for that as, say, an old Explorer.   I do share your concern. When my oldest would go out on her own I worried for a long time and now I get to do it all over again. The oldest did get run off the road by a drunk coming the other way and he still managed to hit my daughter's car on the back quarter panel. 99 Camry. Looks a bit worse for the wear but she came through without a scratch. All modern cars are remarkably safe.
#480 of 554 Re: Teen daughter car [pasquali56] by exb0 Jul 24, 2009 (9:54 am)
Replying to: pasquali56 (Jul 24, 2009 7:39 am) Although the CR-V has higher center of gravity and is more prone to rollover, it is safer than the TL because it has the side curtain airbags, and Stability Control with Traction Control. SC and TC help with accident avoidance.   On the other hand, for the price of 06 CR-V, you can buy a new Hyundai Sonata GLS. It has all the safety features and lower center of gravity. Not to mention better gas mileage.
#481 of 554 Re: Teen daughter car [qbrozen] by dan1 Jul 24, 2009 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 24, 2009 8:03 am) My opinion and that of the instructors at the driver’s safety course I attended is that the worse vehicles for new drivers are SUV's and pickups. They have a high center of gravity and generally don't brake or turn as well. That being said it depends on what kind of accident they are in and the level of safety equipment. I guess if the types of vehicles being considered have similar levels of safety equipment cars or vehicles with low centers of gravity are safest. If you are going to buy her something anyway buy her a safe car. Replies to this message: carstryke (Jul 24, 2009 10:15 pm) tidester (Jul 25, 2009 12:44 am) oldfarmer50 (Jul 26, 2009 1:01 pm) and 1 more...
#482 of 554 perfect car for teens by carstryke Jul 24, 2009 (10:15 pm)
Replying to: dan1 (Jul 24, 2009 12:18 pm) well since woman are horrible drivers id just get a $500 clunker for a teenage daughter as for a teenage boy id recommend a 2xxx ford ranger(dont remember the correct year) just because its inexpensive and most importantly it governs out at 140kph thats 85ish mph i believe Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 25, 2009 12:44 am) oldfarmer50 (Jul 26, 2009 1:01 pm) tidester (Jul 26, 2009 4:33 pm)
#483 of 554 Re: Teen daughter car [pasquali56] by carstryke Jul 24, 2009 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: pasquali56 (Jul 24, 2009 7:39 am) id definatly pick the acura id rather drive the ugliest generation acura tl than be caught in a ugly crv   edited to mention i know nothing about acura's
#484 of 554 Re: perfect car for teens [carstryke] by tidester HOST Jul 25, 2009 (12:44 am)
Replying to: carstryke (Jul 24, 2009 10:15 pm) well since woman are horrible drivers...   I think you should have made more of an effort to indicate you were joking.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (Jul 26, 2009 1:01 pm) tidester (Jul 26, 2009 4:33 pm)
#485 of 554 Re: perfect car for teens [tidester] by oldfarmer50 Jul 26, 2009 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 25, 2009 12:44 am) "...well since women are horrible drivers..."   "...I think you should have made more of an effort to indicate you were joking..."   You'd better hurry up and retract that crack carstryke, tidester's wife is standing behind him with a rolling pin...and she knows how to use it! Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 26, 2009 4:33 pm)
#486 of 554 Re: perfect car for teens [oldfarmer50] by tidester HOST Jul 26, 2009 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jul 26, 2009 1:01 pm) wife is standing behind him with a rolling pin   Be careful! Compounding one stereotype with another isn't a winning strategy.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper

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