Exporting vehicle and Household goods - Any Advice!
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For about the last five years or so there has been a marked increase in diesel pumps on the forecourt in Canada. The locals are not ignorant to the fact change is coming to us all. Not sure how long it's gonna be!! But more people are now getting wise and adopting the 'More Bang' for ya Buck attitude!!!
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http://www.instantautoinsurancequote...rs-of-2010.php
I'm seeing Volvo XC90, VW Polo, Vauxhall, Hyundai...
Still, I doubt that "safety" is in the top dozen reasons for people buying a BMW X5.
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Just a little hobby horse of mine. Thanks for listening.
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I have driven many times in canada and on my travels have seen sights that have seriously changed my perception, an accident invoving a jetta and what is considered a family suv on top of it, i would not like to have been the person in the jetta, maybe if i had not been spooked my choices would be different again. i rented a toyota yaris the first time i was there and wished i had something a little more substantial around us, in blighty this would not phase me at all, on my last visit i rented a dodge journey, what a difference!! which also comes in at a close 2nd contender to the BMW.
Regarding the fuel tanks. like you say 14 gallons is pretty much the standard for american vehicles and a european motor having 12gallon cells, its not purely size more to to do with where on the motor they're hung, and of which materials ther're made from, alot of american motor companies still use metal tanks and have them hung at the side or rear end, most european motors have mid placed plastic cells instead.
I cant stop an accident from happening, and with ange learning to drive again, the next best thing is to at least limit the effects upon them if the worst happens, i have done alot of research into various vehicles and safety rating etc.. and the BMW stuff's them all.
I agree vehicle size at the momnent is an issue, i drive a car derived van, its economical, it serves me well and is fit for purpose, hence the questions about exporting it to canada.
As for the family i would rather have a bigger car.
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It's no better than average according to this: http://www.iihs.org/RATINGS/summary.aspx?class=50
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Rich seems a little quiet on that one?that's not a sports car,read the definition above as that MUST be the only explanation of a sports car??
It's clear rich is knowledgeable about these affairs as his answers are very accurate and informative however I believe that we all see things in different ways,rightly or wrongly,and hence how I see a "sports car" is quite possibly different from your vision.
Shocked we drive the same vehicle,although sadly mines only worth about $15000 compared to yours!!! Rich by name,rich by nature???
Nice enjoyable debate that!!
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Focii are an excellent car in all honesty,but their no x5,i've had both so I know.
The x5 is a really good handling vehicle,as stated by the press at launch that it was comparable to the 5 series saloon.
I never knew Canada was so bad for drivers?I've been to America a few times with little or no incident?
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http://www.euroncap.com/tests/bmw_x5_2003/151.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/audi/a4/2009/350.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/hond.../2009/351.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/kia/sorento/366.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/merc.../2009/383.aspx
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It's interesting. The thought process of needing a larger vehicle to be safer from those other large vehicles is self perpetuating in that once a larger model comes out, you need that otherwise you're in the smaller vehicle once again.
"Safer" for the occupants, much more dangerous to those around you. Scary.
Still, if somebody wants to buy an X5 cos they like them, why not. Just make sure you drive carefully near my 911
"Safer" for the occupants, much more dangerous to those around you. Scary.
Still, if somebody wants to buy an X5 cos they like them, why not. Just make sure you drive carefully near my 911
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That's odd. The much smaller Audi A4 fairs much much better than the X5 in safety. As does the Honda Accord, Kia Sorento, Mercedes C Class, ..........
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/bmw_x5_2003/151.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/audi/a4/2009/350.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/hond.../2009/351.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/kia/sorento/366.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/merc.../2009/383.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/bmw_x5_2003/151.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/audi/a4/2009/350.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/hond.../2009/351.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/kia/sorento/366.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/results/merc.../2009/383.aspx
I agree fair comment but non of them were tested for an impact with a 2 tonne motor hitting them. They're all tested against a static concrete block, the dynamics of two vehicles travelling opposite directions and having an impact is a lot different to controlled situations. I favour the higher riding position with the vehicle having a dedicated safety cell.
Yes there will be bigger vehicles lol but i am happy to stay within this size, i am looking for a happy medium, and yes out of preference so far, we have prefered the comfort of the BMW, it is a nice to have. seems because of dirty scroat drug dealers ect..... what is considered a step up! here in blighty condems a person from even looking at one. will look out for the 911 lol