G35 wins worst bumber award
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G35 wins worst bumber award
ARLINGTON, Va. -- A luxury car can bring its owner style and prestige. It can also mean thousands of dollars in repair bills to fix damage from minor fender-benders.
Tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show many of the bumpers on luxury vehicles do not resist damage in low-speed impacts.
The institute said that in a series of four tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph, the Infiniti G35, the worst performer, sustained almost $14,000 damage. The Saab 9-3 was the best, with just over $5,200 damage.
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Tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show many of the bumpers on luxury vehicles do not resist damage in low-speed impacts.
The institute said that in a series of four tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph, the Infiniti G35, the worst performer, sustained almost $14,000 damage. The Saab 9-3 was the best, with just over $5,200 damage.
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Originally Posted by G'd Out
I might be totally clueless, but how does hitting someone at 3-6 MPH create $14,000 in damage? I am not sure when our airbags trigger, but that has to be part of the cost. I know on Honda's it is like several thousand to have them reinstall an airbag.
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Originally Posted by G'd Out
I might be totally clueless, but how does hitting someone at 3-6 MPH create $14,000 in damage? I am not sure when our airbags trigger, but that has to be part of the cost. I know on Honda's it is like several thousand to have them reinstall an airbag.
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