Safest Suv Ratings
Safest Suv Ratings
Cant decide on which car is right for me!?
I have a list of cars i have in mind and need help deciding which one would be better for me… i’ll be 16 in 28 days so im running out of time!
(a little about my life style)
I drive 40 miles or more every day and i go on the main highway in Atlanta GA 800S (every day) also i probly will be getting about 300$ a month for gas. I will be buying a car used and not any higher then 25000$. Also want nice sunroof if not convertible. Also i want a nice good car that will last but im trying not to get something REALY flashy. And it needs to be SAFE .. i think a SUV might be better for me but still debating
here are the cars i have in mind:
1. BMW X3 (2005)
2. Volvo XC90 (2005)
3. Audi Q7 … if found in price range
4. Audi A4 (convertible) still debating the safety
though its not a SUV ive heard it has good safety ratings….
Thanks guys and i apreciate all your help!
bmw
why? Audis are terribly unreliable and expensive to repair.
Volvo XC 90 03-06 on the list of used cars to avoid
X5 owner reviews:
Cons:
Not very reliable and service technicians can’t seem to fix the vehicle without a bulletin or assistance from BMW engineers. Major quality issues, including replacement of belt tensioner and pulley (twice) and parking brake, mold/mildew problems in A/C at 8000 miles, transmission reprogrammed, numerous rattles, hatch had to be realigned, airbag mat replaced, botched “free” oil change so oil leaked everywhere. Vehicle only has 12,000 miles and has been in the shop 40+ days in 10 months. It had to be towed three weeks ago because it wouldn’t start, and still don’t have it back. The only explanation the dealership has is that it may have been bad gas.
Cons:
Adding just a few options can add significantly to the purchase price. Gas mileage is lousy. I do mostly highway driving and get only 23mpg. My 528i, on the other hand, gets 29mpg and is a smaller engine in a heavier car.
http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=11498
Overall Review:
Overall, the X3 is a wonderful vehicle with lots of sports car performance combined with SUV practicality.
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A Summary of the Volvo XC90 and its Engine
If you’re looking for a hot, energized family vehicle with the power of a racecar, the Volvo XC90 is the car for you. The XC90 currently comes in two versions.
Entry level models—with 3.2 liter six cylinder Volvo engines and 235 horsepower—come with seating for five passengers (the third row being optional), and a choice of front wheel or all wheel drive, depending on your needs and tastes.
The V8 models—with 4.4 liter eight cylinder Volvo used engine—have an impressive 311 horsepower and come with seating for seven passengers. All wheel drive is a standard feature for these models and, although a little heavier on mileage, the V8s make up for it with the power and sheer muscle of the Volvo engines’ performance and acceleration. Current XC90 V8 Volvo engines can go from 0 to 60 mph in just under seven and a half seconds. That’s an improvement of almost two full seconds over previous models and makes an instant, noticeable difference. Also featured is the double overhead cams and variable valve timing—essential for any serious user. These monster Volvo engines also have a full 325 pound-feet of torque to complete the picture of a finely fashioned series of compact yet vigorously domineering V8s.
And the mileage is not bad either. Coming with an excellent EPA rating, the V8 Volvo engine’s performance is estimated at a solid 15 mpg in the city, or up to 20 mpg for highway driving—numbers that compare well with most other SUVs that give the immense power you can expect from one of these world-renowned Volvo engines. The main difference is that these XC90 V8 Volvo engines are the only ones in their class to actually meet ULEV-II requirements, making them some of the biggest monsters on the road with ultra low emissions.
The Volvo XC90 is also by far one of the safest SUVs available. In fact, safety was written into the design as one of the major priorities by Volvo for this vehicle, and it comes with a full array of heartwarming protective features designed explicitly to keep you and your family safe. It has an intuitive stability control system, pioneered by Volvo engines, called the Roll Stability Control, which detects and tries to avoid potential rollovers using a gyro sensor. The front and rear ends have been crafted specifically to minimize and absorb impacts; the roof is strengthened with the most powerful steel available to prevent cave-ins in an accident or flip. These ultra-safe SUVs have whiplash protection systems to help cradle occupants in case of rear-endings, and predetermined positions for the Volvo engines and their components, to ensure prevention of major damages in case of head on collisions. Volvo has won the Top Safety Pick award for the XC90, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and received the highest ratings for all front, rear, side, and roof strength tests.
The good news is that all this power and protection does not come at the cost of comfort or convenience. With its luxurious leather upholstery (driver’s seat fully electrically adjustable), the Volvo XC90 comes with options for all the cosmetic tidbits you could want. On top of these, the cabin is rumored to be the most flexible of any SUV in its class. All passenger seats fold flat or slide back and forth for either extra cabin room, or extra leg space depending on your load. The seats are easy to move or make disappear, giving you full and simple control over your space.
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For all the power of the best engines in the world—Volvo engines—combined with the safety and versatility of the most family-friendly SUV in its class, choose the Volvo XC90. You won’t be disappointed.