Has the E90 been in a published Crash test?

torzeck · 01-29-2006, 03:09 PM

I know BMW and all Auto manufacturers have to conform to certain US standards, but is there a published crash test for the E90 conducted by an independent agency{NHTSA, IIHS, NCAP}?

Bananenboom · 01-29-2006, 05:19 PM

EuroNCAP link

EuroNCAP test from the E90, 5 stars result.

kobechrome · 01-29-2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bananenboom

EuroNCAP link

EuroNCAP test from the E90, 5 stars result.

My question would be - how does any car get a > 1 star rating for pedestrians? If you're hit by any car as a pedestrian - it would be a miracle not to die.

Bananenboom · 01-29-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kobechrome

My question would be - how does any car get a > 1 star rating for pedestrians? If you're hit by any car as a pedestrian - it would be a mirable not to die.

Citroen C6 has 4 stars. Link Citroen C6

The C6 is the first car to be awarded
the maximum four stars for pedestrian
protection. When the car senses that it
is striking a pedestrian, a pop-up
bonnet is activated, giving greater
clearance between the bonnet surface
and the rigid components of the engine.

db17k · 01-29-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bananenboom

EuroNCAP link

EuroNCAP test from the E90, 5 stars result.

they say the E90 is a "large family car" what the hell is the 7 series then? or an S class? Behemoth class family car?

ck3 · 01-29-2006, 05:55 PM

I guess it's all relative... when compared to those tiny cars in Europe. Even so, I would've called it a mid-size car.

stressdoc · 01-29-2006, 06:18 PM

I totalled a Ford Pinto when it hit me on my bike in a crosswalk. All I had was a stiff neck for a week.

needashower · 01-29-2006, 07:40 PM

According to this European group, the 3 series rated as poor for rear end whiplash tests...has to do with the design of the head restraints.

http://www.thatcham.org/ncwr/index.j...1151&display=s

Here is the complete report:

http://www.thatcham.org/ncwr/pdfs/cr...ction_2006.pdf

Hunter399 · 01-29-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by needashower

According to this European group, the 3 series rated as poor for rear end whiplash tests...has to do with the design of the head restraints.

http://www.thatcham.org/ncwr/index.j...1151&display=s

Being rear ended yesterday, I can say that I was pretty wiplashed, but thankfully not hurt.

tctic · 01-29-2006, 11:50 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident.

David328M-Sport · 01-30-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

Being rear ended yesterday, I can say that I was pretty wiplashed, but thankfully not hurt.

Sorry to read the above. Thankfully you are OK. What about your car? Easily fixable? The front and rear ends crush to absorb impact. Do you feel this helped ease the whiplash?

Anyone else in your car? Are they OK?

I hope you have your car back on the road ASAP.

All the best

thebigman · 01-30-2006, 08:31 AM

I would agree with the whiplash comment. When my E90 was rear-ended I had a stiff neck for a couple of weeks.

ben1364 · 01-30-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torzeck

I know BMW and all Auto manufacturers have to conform to certain US standards, but is there a published crash test for the E90 conducted by an independent agency{NHTSA, IIHS, NCAP}?

__________________________________________________ ___NHTSA an "independent agency? You must be kidding! LOL

bsjd00 · 01-30-2006, 09:38 PM

Is there a specific way to position your headrest to minimize whiplash injury?

Also, would sport seats offer better protection?

Hunter399 · 01-30-2006, 09:47 PM

I dont think sport seats would help at all in protecting against wiplash
You can see pictures of my car in another thred....
bigman, was your car repairable?

timoth31 · 01-31-2006, 08:19 AM

An article just published by NHTSA says that compact cars suffer the highest fatality rate.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11103598/

I got my Familymobile thinking that (a) better handling, steering, engine and brakes equals better safety, and (b) failing that, I'd get good crash protection.

On the one hand, now I'm worried. On the other hand, becoming yet another SUV-driving jackass strikes me as a fate worse than death.

I think I'll start taking the subway more often.

noflash · 01-31-2006, 09:21 AM

What if I just duct-tape a big pillow to my headrest?

thebigman · 02-01-2006, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

I dont think sport seats would help at all in protecting against wiplash
You can see pictures of my car in another thred....
bigman, was your car repairable?

The car was repaired by BMW in just 10-days.

Hunter399 · 02-01-2006, 07:16 AM

Let's just hope my repair takes that long!

marcimarc · 02-01-2006, 02:02 PM

I believe that if you read the European review, this whiplash rating refers to the 2005 model.

lux.sh · 02-01-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by db17k

Behemoth class family car?

b1mmer2 · 02-01-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

Let's just hope my repair takes that long!

I hate to share my story with you but after I was rear ended in July of last year my car was in BMW bodyshop/service till early December. While there was not a whole a lot of damage (no structure damage at all and only one panel replaced but lots of little parts and bolts and nuts, etc) the repair still took enormous amount of time. And the quality sucked badly. I'm still trying to get little things fixed so the car will be without any "chips" and issues and make the damn service pay for it.

Hopefully it will take much less time in your case since the car been out there for some time.

The worst service ever - Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach/Norfolk

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ck3 Goal: Ultimate Driving Experience 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Space Coast, Florida iTrader: (0)	I guess it's all relative... when compared to those tiny cars in Europe. Even so, I would've called it a mid-size car. __________________ Calvin - E90 330xi ED 07-Nov-05 - Auto/Deep Green/Beige Leather/Poplar Trim - PP/SP/CW - Nav/PDC/Rear Shades/CA/Sirius - Huper Optik Ceramic 30 Tint - BMWCCA # 355236
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I totalled a Ford Pinto when it hit me on my bike in a crosswalk. All I had was a stiff neck for a week.
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