[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

The insurance institute for car crashes are the real tests that mean anything--their tests are light years ahead of the nhtsa star ratings and even better check out the the European tests-- the car at their bottom is the Ford Mustang

Mixed results for minivans in new test

[Chatbrat]

I do not jest, some Mercedes do not handle, my took the GLE out for a short spin and it leans in turns @ slow speed turns-I flat refused to drive it

If you guys want to see what a real car crash test should like, look up NCAP 2016 Mercedes E class--they do way more testing than we do--totally amazing

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

I do not jest, some Mercedes do not handle, my took the GLE out for a short spin and it leans in turns @ slow speed turns-I flat refused to drive it

If you guys want to see a real car crash test look up NCAP 2016 Mercedes E class--they do way more testing than we do--totally amazing

Euro NCAP Newsroom : Euro NCAP's Best In Class 2017

[sdedes]

Originally Posted by VillageIdiots

Small SUV/Crossovers seem very popular here. Would be interesting to know how TV's stacks up against anywhere outside the bubble with respect to small SUV's per capita. I know one of the first things we did after getting settled in was to go trade in our larger SUV for a smaller one that is easier to get in and out of the garage and easier to navigate around the area. But it doesn't take an engineer to realize that a vehicle that sits up higher than a car, with a wheelbase as short or shorter than a car, is going to be more prone to rollover. However, they typically don't rollover on their own with normal driving. That generally requires additional outside force such as another vehicle/object hitting it at a certain speed and angle. I doubt these things are just rolling over on their own due to a person's age or relative driving ability.

I think the small SUV's are so popular here because they are easier for us older folks to get in and out of. A regular sedan is too low for people with bad knees or hips, and a larger SUV is too high.

[Gpsma]

Im still trying to figure out what dear Gracie meant by the P word.

[manaboutown]

I think this is the video of an SL that rolled on the autobahn at over 150 mph. The driver walked away from it. Mercedes Benz SL-class crash - YouTube

Crash - Mercedes-Benz High Speed Crash at the Autobahn - YouTube

[Chatbrat]

That video is what made us Mercedes customers--the best video ever

[justjim]

Smaller vehicles are easier to park and I think that is a major reason you see so many in The Villages. And they all pretty much look alike. We prefer a larger vehicle for safety and other personal reasons - - but to each his own... BTW they sort of all look alike too. I liked the older cars for style and looks but admit the technology is better today.

[Chatbrat]

My wife's new SL is so cool, she can drive thru circles with hands off if she wants to and its wider and more stable than my E-class, also its scary fast

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Leaping to conclusions will be an Olympic sport next year. I understand we will have a lot of entrants from The Villages.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

My wife's new SL is so cool, she can drive thru circles with hands off if she wants to and its wider and more stable than my E-class, also its scary fast

Our Chrysler Pacifica parks itself, keeps itself in the lane, breaks when too close to car ahead, emits sound when a car is in blind spot, cusses at you when you might bump into the curb, screams when someone is coming up on you when you are backing out, and folds the laundry.

[Chatbrat]

Most of the high tech features are imported from Asian manufactures--structure and handling dynamics are whats really important in crash survivability--thats where Mercedes & Volvo really stand out--

For really good auto insight--look up"Auto Expert" on youtube- he's crude but he's spot on

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Most of the high tech features are imported from Asian manufactures--structure and handling dynamics are whats really important in crash survivability--thats where Mercedes & Volvo really stand out--

For really good auto insight--look up"Auto Expert" on youtube- he's crude but he's spot on

CRUDE is putting it mildly and he doesn't think much of Mercedes in this ;auto expert on you tube Mercedes - Bing video

Disclaimer. REALLY REALLY BAD LANGUAGE.

Anything else you want me to check? And to reiterate another issue; Senior Citizens Do Not have more auto accidents but they die more often in auto accidents.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Most of the high tech features are imported from Asian manufactures--structure and handling dynamics are whats really important in crash survivability--thats where Mercedes & Volvo really stand out--

For really good auto insight--look up"Auto Expert" on youtube- he's crude but he's spot on

Many years ago when I was still married I bought my wife a MB 560SL. It was the first year with an air bag in the steering wheel. 1987? None for the passenger. In due time she lost control of it on an icy interstate, crossed the median and head-oned into an oncoming car, narrowly missing a semi. Our daughter was in the passenger seat. Both survived with minor bruising. Made me a believer in MB, at least their S and E class cars. The steering columns are designed to collapse rather than pinion the driver. The whole front end accordions to absorb an impact. Moreover the passenger compartment is strongly built to protect the passengers. The seatbelts contain explosive charges to tighten them on impact. I am certain much more protection is provided in today’s models along with all the electronic and optical assists.

Fortunately the young man driving the other car also was not badly injured.

[Chatbrat]

He doesn't think much of the low end Mercedes, when I was given a CLA as a loaner-my comment was the only thing Mercedes is the emblem--world of difference between E , S & SL classes--IMHO--the others are about the same as Hyundai, Toyota's & Mazda's

Lust like trying to compare a Fiesta to a Continental--their both Fords