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Asked by Michael Gaffley 2 years 90 days ago.

Do you feel safe in your new car?



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With all the new gadgets and electronic stuff like Toyota's acceleration pedal problem and brake problem, do you feel safe in your new car. I felt much safer when most things on my car was mecanical with cables and stuff.

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» Answer from Christian Jentz Answer given 2 years 90 days ago.
I purchased a 2008 Kia Spectra two years ago. My main reasons for purchasing it was that it had several safety features (anti-lock brakes, 6 airbags, etc.) and at only $16,000 it was several thousand dollars cheaper than a comparable Toyota. It isn't quite as luxurious, but I can live without heated, vibrating, massaging, dish washing seats. I feel a lot safer in this car than I ever did in my 1980 Chevy Citation (my first car in high school). Yes, electronics fail and break, but consider this: if you were taking a cruise, would you rather take Carnival or the Santa Maria?

» Answer from Marijo Phelps Answer given 2 years 90 days ago.
We don't have new cars (1999 and a 2003) thankfully.

» Answer from Hilda Cang Answer given 2 years 89 days ago.
I always feel safer in a newer car than in an older car because the former gives me a sense of security.

» Answer from Matt Seiling Answer given 2 years 88 days ago.
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New, old, doesn't matter to me. It's how I drive that counts. I can't rely on a piece of metal and plastic to decide how safe my family and I are going to be.

» Answer from Neil Walsh Answer given 2 years 87 days ago.
I've seen video of 1970's giant, boat-like Oldsmobiles hitting a small Toyota head one. Toyota wins each time. The drive of the Olds would have died on impact, the driver of the Toyota maybe a broken leg.

New cars are much more safe. Statistical fact. Not as much fun to drive, though. Can't do doughnuts in the snow with front wheel or all wheel drive.

» Answer from Drew Gerber Answer given 2 years 86 days ago.
Yes I feel safe with your new car, because engine new, every thing new , it will work great with you to drive.

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