The Crazy Rants of Samantha Burns5 Star Cars
Why do they have 5 star crash test ratings for vehicles?
I see these car commercials for vehicles and they always boast that their vehicle has received a 5 star crash test rating.
If that's a selling point, then I fear for all those who settle for 4 stars or less. What kind of cr*p car are they getting...
the 2006 Pinto?
And, are they even allowed to sell anything less than a 5 star safety tested vehicle?
I mean, why would they even let something less than "perfect" out on the road?
And, who in their right mind would choose to buy one of those in the first place?
Hmmm... I can get either a car with an airbag or a car with a pillow acting as an airbag. Well, I'm strapped for cash right now, so I'll save that 500 bucks and go for the 4 star, at least it has a pillow, which I can also use for sleeping on.
Seriously, in this day and age, and with this many vehicles out on the road, I'm sure they could guarantee that EVERY vehicle from here on out be a 5 star safety tested vehicle.
Is that so difficult?
Comments
Maybe they should bring back the Adobe car... the car made out of clay. Was a classic SNL commercial parody.
Posted by: Nick | February 17, 2006 10:57 AM
Crash ratings indicate the likelihood of serious injury in common types of auto accidents. NHTSA's rating system doesn't reflect reality, unless you have a tendency to drive into walls. The IIHS's tests seem to be a bit more accurate, and probably have more bearing on one's insurance premiums.
Posted by: jh | February 17, 2006 12:02 PM
If I had to choose between an airbagged car and this. I think I'd skip the airbag. :)
It all depends upon what you want the car for I suppose. I like hitting the track and burning the tread off a perfectly good set of tires once in a while.
Posted by: Mark B. | February 17, 2006 01:25 PM