Do Mini drivers get asked if they'll survive a crash? - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

Thrilla from Manila · 05-08-2008, 05:29 PM

Seems I get a lot of questions about how safe it is. Just wondering if Mini drivers get asked the same thing.

min4cin · 05-08-2008, 05:34 PM

Yes to a degree the safety issue is eventually brought up. I tell them about the crash test ratings and explain the car is built solid, being a heavier car than the size would suggest.

Dunerunner · 05-08-2008, 05:40 PM

Got asked many times with my New Beetle. My brother-in-law, former CHP motor officer; when asked that while driving his mini would say "I hope not!" It's bike humor!!

**jwight** · 05-08-2008, 05:42 PM

Of course. Same with MG, Triumph, Sunbeams, etc. Driving a small car is looked upon by a lot of people as a really oddball thing to do. Just wave as you pass them at the gas pump.

mike-in-sa · 05-08-2008, 09:14 PM

The new Oscar Meyer Wienermobile is a Mini!
Now thats a dog gone set of wheels.

Broken Kid · 05-09-2008, 05:56 AM

I used to drive a Honda Del Sol (why did I ever sell that car?), and I told people it was safe. But, to be honest, it was made out of plastic and was so small, I knew it wasn't a very safe car. I told people it's so small and maneuverable, I would go around dangers (and I used to have to swerve around debris all the time on the DC beltway).

I feel much safer in a smart, knowing what I do about the safety features and being higher off the ground with a better view.

bradgarbus · 05-09-2008, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Broken Kid

I used to drive a Honda Del Sol (why did I ever sell that car?), and I told people it was safe. But, to be honest, it was made out of plastic and was so small, I knew it wasn't a very safe car. I told people it's so small and maneuverable, I would go around dangers (and I used to have to swerve around debris all the time on the DC beltway).

I feel much safer in a smart, knowing what I do about the safety features and being higher off the ground with a better view.

That's why I am going with a smart. I stand about 6'3" and I can't fit in most smaller cars, but the smart is very comfortable for me because of the high seating profile. It was what sold me...

SmartCard · 05-09-2008, 06:12 AM

No, never happened to me. While the MINI is smaller then most cars, it does has reasonable dimensions. I think the fortwo's appearance of a lack of a front hood is probably what sets most people off on the safety issue.