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Old January 7th 05, 12:35 AM
ap
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Hello,
I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons
are the safest to be in when driving on the
expressways?

Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with
cars and many trucks weaving in and out, not to
mention following too closely.

I have a 01'Honda accord which was rear-ended
recently, and am looking into other cars that would
be safer in expressways (hopefully not too expensive,
ie. under $30K if it's reasonable)

Appreciate the inputs!!! Thanks

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Old January 7th 05, 12:54 AM
Daniel J. Stern
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On Thu, 6 Jan 2005, ap wrote:

> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons are the safest to be in
> when driving on the expressways?


The ones that are driven properly, thoughtfully, carefully and
assertively.

> Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with cars and many trucks
> weaving in and out, not to mention following too closely. I have a
> 01'Honda accord which was rear-ended recently, and am looking into other
> cars that would be safer in expressways (hopefully not too expensive,
> ie. under $30K if it's reasonable)


Your question makes no sense. You survived being rear-ended in the Accord,
and you want something "safer"? Safer than what? Safer in what way? What
does "safe" mean to you?

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Old January 7th 05, 12:54 AM
Daniel J. Stern
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On Thu, 6 Jan 2005, ap wrote:

> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons are the safest to be in
> when driving on the expressways?


The ones that are driven properly, thoughtfully, carefully and
assertively.

> Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with cars and many trucks
> weaving in and out, not to mention following too closely. I have a
> 01'Honda accord which was rear-ended recently, and am looking into other
> cars that would be safer in expressways (hopefully not too expensive,
> ie. under $30K if it's reasonable)


Your question makes no sense. You survived being rear-ended in the Accord,
and you want something "safer"? Safer than what? Safer in what way? What
does "safe" mean to you?

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Old January 7th 05, 04:58 AM
Max
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ap a écrit :
> Hello,
> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons
> are the safest to be in when driving on the
> expressways?
>
> Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with
> cars and many trucks weaving in and out, not to
> mention following too closely.
>
> I have a 01'Honda accord which was rear-ended
> recently, and am looking into other cars that would
> be safer in expressways (hopefully not too expensive,
> ie. under $30K if it's reasonable)
>
> Appreciate the inputs!!! Thanks
>


Any car is safe on an expressway, these are the safest roads that exist.

There is no substitute for a good driver. That said, if you are worried
about passive crash safety, I'd suggest the usual Saab or Volvo.

However, you really don't want to drive a Volvo.

Remember to adapt your speed to the road conditions, and look ahead. And
look behind, and look to the sides. Really aside from a freak idiot who
rams into you going 30 mi/h faster than you, I don't see how you can be
rear-ended, IF you were driving properly. Many people make mistake
accidents, but they are rare.

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Old January 7th 05, 04:58 AM
Max
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ap a écrit :
> Hello,
> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons
> are the safest to be in when driving on the
> expressways?
>
> Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with
> cars and many trucks weaving in and out, not to
> mention following too closely.
>
> I have a 01'Honda accord which was rear-ended
> recently, and am looking into other cars that would
> be safer in expressways (hopefully not too expensive,
> ie. under $30K if it's reasonable)
>
> Appreciate the inputs!!! Thanks
>


Any car is safe on an expressway, these are the safest roads that exist.

There is no substitute for a good driver. That said, if you are worried
about passive crash safety, I'd suggest the usual Saab or Volvo.

However, you really don't want to drive a Volvo.

Remember to adapt your speed to the road conditions, and look ahead. And
look behind, and look to the sides. Really aside from a freak idiot who
rams into you going 30 mi/h faster than you, I don't see how you can be
rear-ended, IF you were driving properly. Many people make mistake
accidents, but they are rare.

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Old January 7th 05, 05:39 AM
Shawn Hearn
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In article .com>,
"ap" > wrote:

> Hello,
> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons
> are the safest to be in when driving on the
> expressways?


Why ask for opinion when you can get hard data. Talk to your auto
insurance agent to ask for this info, or just google for "auto safety"
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Old January 7th 05, 05:39 AM
Shawn Hearn
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In article .com>,
"ap" > wrote:

> Hello,
> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons
> are the safest to be in when driving on the
> expressways?


Why ask for opinion when you can get hard data. Talk to your auto
insurance agent to ask for this info, or just google for "auto safety"
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Old January 7th 05, 08:15 AM
Nate Nagel
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Max wrote:

> ap a écrit :
>
>> Hello,
>> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons
>> are the safest to be in when driving on the
>> expressways?
>>
>> Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with
>> cars and many trucks weaving in and out, not to
>> mention following too closely.
>>
>> I have a 01'Honda accord which was rear-ended
>> recently, and am looking into other cars that would
>> be safer in expressways (hopefully not too expensive,
>> ie. under $30K if it's reasonable)
>>
>> Appreciate the inputs!!! Thanks
>>

>
> Any car is safe on an expressway, these are the safest roads that exist.
>
> There is no substitute for a good driver. That said, if you are worried
> about passive crash safety, I'd suggest the usual Saab or Volvo.
>
> However, you really don't want to drive a Volvo.
>
> Remember to adapt your speed to the road conditions, and look ahead. And
> look behind, and look to the sides. Really aside from a freak idiot who
> rams into you going 30 mi/h faster than you, I don't see how you can be
> rear-ended, IF you were driving properly. Many people make mistake
> accidents, but they are rare.
>


I've been rear-ended sitting still on a freeway. (yes, all the cars in
front of me were stopped, as well.) I was also rear-ended once while
stopped at a stop sign in a parking lot. Not rare at all. People just
can't ****ing drive around here.

nate

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Old January 7th 05, 08:15 AM
Nate Nagel
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Max wrote:

> ap a écrit :
>
>> Hello,
>> I need some of your opinion. What sedans/wagons
>> are the safest to be in when driving on the
>> expressways?
>>
>> Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with
>> cars and many trucks weaving in and out, not to
>> mention following too closely.
>>
>> I have a 01'Honda accord which was rear-ended
>> recently, and am looking into other cars that would
>> be safer in expressways (hopefully not too expensive,
>> ie. under $30K if it's reasonable)
>>
>> Appreciate the inputs!!! Thanks
>>

>
> Any car is safe on an expressway, these are the safest roads that exist.
>
> There is no substitute for a good driver. That said, if you are worried
> about passive crash safety, I'd suggest the usual Saab or Volvo.
>
> However, you really don't want to drive a Volvo.
>
> Remember to adapt your speed to the road conditions, and look ahead. And
> look behind, and look to the sides. Really aside from a freak idiot who
> rams into you going 30 mi/h faster than you, I don't see how you can be
> rear-ended, IF you were driving properly. Many people make mistake
> accidents, but they are rare.
>


I've been rear-ended sitting still on a freeway. (yes, all the cars in
front of me were stopped, as well.) I was also rear-ended once while
stopped at a stop sign in a parking lot. Not rare at all. People just
can't ****ing drive around here.

nate

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Old January 7th 05, 10:13 AM
Kenneth Crudup
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In article .com>,
"ap" > says:

>Here in atlanta, the roads are pretty wild with cars and many trucks
>weaving in and out, not to mention following too closely.


A "safe car" for lame drivers (these are the only ones who complain
about all the "scary cars" out there) like yourself? A taxicab.

-Kenny

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