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chevydude26 · 04-30-2009, 10:25 PM

I remember a few years back that the camaros and firebirds were reported to have the most deaths...although i don't know if that was true it was on aol and we know how the media hates gas guzzlers.

and i figure its more because its an affordable fast vehicle and most people who died probably were speeding

but in a collision how does this new camaro stack up...is it safer than say a prius? as long as i drive the speed limit will i be safe in a normal collision? since it weighs a lot i'd imagine its safer than the last f body

levi1922 · 04-30-2009, 11:35 PM

the fourth gens actually had five star frontal for both passenger and driver.
well, until they redid the front in '98 then it was 4 passenger 5 driver.
and, your fast affordable car statement is the most logical answer to the death rate.

The 5th gen can blame 2012 safety standards for a lot of its weight. it has six standard air bags, and uses high strength steel and ultra high strength steel for reinforcement. it is expected to get five stars all around. so feel safe while you are driving it

and besides, none of use want to see the air bags of our camaro. so lets practice defensive driving

hahaha defensive driving in a camaro...ill try.

Panther67 · 04-30-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

I remember a few years back that the camaros and firebirds were reported to have the most deaths...although i don't know if that was true it was on aol and we know how the media hates gas guzzlers.

and i figure its more because its an affordable fast vehicle and most people who died probably were speeding

but in a collision how does this new camaro stack up...is it safer than say a prius? as long as i drive the speed limit will i be safe in a normal collision? since it weighs a lot i'd imagine its safer than the last f body

I have not seen one crash test video or crash test report on the 2010 maro this is very ?????????.....hope to see some reports sooner than later, i sure do want to feel safe in my maro and live to tell ,knock on wood.....

Phenix · 05-01-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Panther67

I have not seen one crash test video or crash test report on the 2010 maro this is very ?????????.....hope to see some reports sooner than later, i sure do want to feel safe in my maro and live to tell ,knock on wood.....

I don't believe it's been tested yet

jeffny09 · 05-01-2009, 05:15 AM

This may sounds stupid but I don't care if its safe I'd rather die in this car then somewhere else lol

But I dunno

Number 3 · 05-01-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix

I don't believe it's been tested yet

The government goes to the dealer to buy the cars they test, if I remember correctly. So as you aren't getting your cars fast enough, not sure how the governemnt will get theirs.

And it has been tested by GM, a lot.

jeffny09 · 05-01-2009, 05:47 AM

They should let me test it
Ill let them know how safe it is when I crash it at 155 of course it can't be the car I bought
Its gotta be theres

Gibb · 05-01-2009, 06:47 AM

My wife and I drove a 2007 Lincoln MKX and were hit head on by a drunk driver. My wife came within a hair of dying. She spent two months in the hospital suffered a severe head injury, and will be at least two years before she can walk without crutches. We looked at new cars as the Lincoln was ruined in the accident. The new Camaro had as good a crash rating as almost any vehicle on the road in it's price range. Six air bags made our decision pretty easy.

b4z · 05-01-2009, 07:59 AM

Actually both the 3rd and 4th gens were very safe in accidents. it's just that you had a lot of people doing crazy things in those cars and they would have been killed in whatever car they were driving.
I remember when the the 3rd gens came out in 1982 they had the highest crash rating for the time.

PsyDoc · 05-01-2009, 10:55 AM

How does the new Camaro stack up in a collision? The answer depends on too many variables. However, if you are going fast enough and take hard enough of an impact, then your fate is pretty much sealed.

Chevyrocker · 05-01-2009, 11:05 AM

It also depends on what you hit...

Run into a Prius? No problem.

Run into a Hummer...

rolnslo · 05-01-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

It also depends on what you hit...

Run into a Prius? No problem.

Run into a Hummer...

But at least with the Hummer, you'll stand a better chance of walking away from the Camaro than you would if you were driving the Prius.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-01-2009, 11:53 AM

It should have 5-stars all the way around, they've done enough tinkering to make that more than possible.

It also has enough air bags inside to rival the best solitary rooms in mental hospitals.

That said, you can always kill yourself if you drive stupid enough......I should know......and having a vehicle of this caliber only increases those chances of death.

Drive smart, you'll be fine.

Sierra · 05-01-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibb

My wife and I drove a 2007 Lincoln MKX and were hit head on by a drunk driver. My wife came within a hair of dying. She spent two months in the hospital suffered a severe head injury, and will be at least two years before she can walk without crutches. We looked at new cars as the Lincoln was ruined in the accident. The new Camaro had as good a crash rating as almost any vehicle on the road in it's price range. Six air bags made our decision pretty easy.

Im glad to hear all are alright.

04-30-2009, 10:25 PM	#1
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,257	Safety of Camaro I remember a few years back that the camaros and firebirds were reported to have the most deaths...although i don't know if that was true it was on aol and we know how the media hates gas guzzlers. and i figure its more because its an affordable fast vehicle and most people who died probably were speeding but in a collision how does this new camaro stack up...is it safer than say a prius? as long as i drive the speed limit will i be safe in a normal collision? since it weighs a lot i'd imagine its safer than the last f body __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

04-30-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	the fourth gens actually had five star frontal for both passenger and driver. well, until they redid the front in '98 then it was 4 passenger 5 driver. and, your fast affordable car statement is the most logical answer to the death rate. The 5th gen can blame 2012 safety standards for a lot of its weight. it has six standard air bags, and uses high strength steel and ultra high strength steel for reinforcement. it is expected to get five stars all around. so feel safe while you are driving it and besides, none of use want to see the air bags of our camaro. so lets practice defensive driving hahaha defensive driving in a camaro...ill try. __________________

05-01-2009, 05:15 AM	#5
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	This may sounds stupid but I don't care if its safe I'd rather die in this car then somewhere else lol But I dunno __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-01-2009, 05:47 AM	#7
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	They should let me test it Ill let them know how safe it is when I crash it at 155 of course it can't be the car I bought Its gotta be theres __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-01-2009, 11:05 AM	#11
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	It also depends on what you hit... Run into a Prius? No problem. Run into a Hummer... __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

05-01-2009, 06:47 AM	#8
Gibb Drives: 1967 rs/ss 396 4speed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ontario Posts: 89	My wife and I drove a 2007 Lincoln MKX and were hit head on by a drunk driver. My wife came within a hair of dying. She spent two months in the hospital suffered a severe head injury, and will be at least two years before she can walk without crutches. We looked at new cars as the Lincoln was ruined in the accident. The new Camaro had as good a crash rating as almost any vehicle on the road in it's price range. Six air bags made our decision pretty easy.

05-01-2009, 07:59 AM	#9
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	Actually both the 3rd and 4th gens were very safe in accidents. it's just that you had a lot of people doing crazy things in those cars and they would have been killed in whatever car they were driving. I remember when the the 3rd gens came out in 1982 they had the highest crash rating for the time.

05-01-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	How does the new Camaro stack up in a collision? The answer depends on too many variables. However, if you are going fast enough and take hard enough of an impact, then your fate is pretty much sealed.

05-01-2009, 11:53 AM	#13
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	It should have 5-stars all the way around, they've done enough tinkering to make that more than possible. It also has enough air bags inside to rival the best solitary rooms in mental hospitals. That said, you can always kill yourself if you drive stupid enough......I should know......and having a vehicle of this caliber only increases those chances of death. Drive smart, you'll be fine. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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