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IIHS: Minivans Don't Do Enough to Protect Rear Passengers

Minivans are undefeated as family haulers, but a recent announcement from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) casts doubt on their ability to protect the precious cargo in their back seats. The crash-testing organization gave all four American minivans below-acceptable ratings in its new moderate front overlap test, which was recently updated with a stronger focus on back-seat protection and safety.

Chris Teague Sep 20, 2023

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JMII My take:1) technology is moving quickly in the EV space so most lease and want the newest model every two years. Kind of like getting a new iPhone constantly.2) they are still a touch too expensive new which means they have to offer to discounts to move the metal (or lithium in the case)3) Teslas and Rivians have seen price drops new and used so the same "tide lifts all boats" mentality also means when a few drop they all drop. What goes up must come down.4) insurance cost - my brother reports his Tesla Model Y is $90 a month more then his wife's Audi Q5 to ensure. These two vehicles are pretty much the same type, size and cost yet the EV is more expensive to ensure. I assume this is because any accident can damage the battery which would renders the whole thing worthless. I am thankfully for all of this, as my wife's next vehicle will be a Genesis GV60 for 50% off based on this trend. We test drove a new one this weekend and immediately the sales guy said he would take $17k off the sticker! Clearly these things aren't selling. The car is amazing, is so smooth, fast and quiet along with being wide, comfortable and luxurious plus loaded with mind blowing tech (it drives and parks itself). The acceleration and lack of gear changes means it just goes like a jet with unreal and endless thrust. The rate of forward movement is just unreal. At $70k its insane money however at $30-40k on the used market in 12-18 months this vehicle downright amazing. We can't wait to get one.
Wolfwagen I have a 2003 version in grey. IIRC the ARC trim was with the v6 only (it was supposed to be more luxurious than sporting) I picked it up in late 2022 for $1500 with about 115K miles, but it need a bit more work which I did myself. It's comfortable and with the trans in sport mode, it is fairly quick and rock solid at 80-90 MPH even with worn subframe bushings (this summer's/fall project). I would have loved the 4cyl but it is what it is. My only complaint is the lack of room to fix anything in the engine bay and accessing the hold downs for the parking brake pivots
Wolfwagen Beautiful. If it has all service records its worth the $20K
Mike Some Evs are hitting their 3 year lease residual values in 6 months.
Tassos Jong-iL I am just here for the beer! (did I say it right?)

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