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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Please tell me I am being ridiculous

So a family member wants to get a g35x sedan (or maybe a g37x sedan). She was only interested in it because it is available with AWD. Now that the coupe is becoming available with AWD, she wants that. But something tell me (I know it sounds stupid, I just want you guys to erase this thought) that it is not as safe as the sedan. Am I wrong?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Hmmm maybe from a rear crash it may be safer but other than that I dont see why it would be.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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Buy a Volvo?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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I have read that in crashes the damage dollar amount is high but the coupe holds up VERY well in crashes... now that compared to a sedan... no clue... thats really not something we can go out and test...lol

good luck tho!
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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I don't think safety between them would be any different. There are standards and I'm sure the G (both coupe and sedan) have similar if not the same standards.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Mini van FTW!!
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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An old school teacher once told me the most preventative measure is abstinence. To prevent car crash, she shall walk.


/Confuscious
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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This might help.
http://http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.272a2ad16c06afd24ec86e10dba046a0/
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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oh ... and in regards to the title of the thread...

You are being Ridiculous....
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Safety wise I imagine they'd be the same, there's a chance the Coupe would handle better though. On the subject of sport, if you aren't going to be able to get the G37 coupe with Sport options and AWD, I'd think she would find the sedan more practicle.. she'd be able to take friends in the back seat... not so with the Coupe... and keep them as friends anyway.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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I would bet the sedan would be safer for rear passengers than the coupe. Ever sit back there? Your head almost touches the glass.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Who sits in the back of the coupe anyway??? It's meant for you and ur girl, two seats, no room for 3rd wheel!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And yeah, you're being ridiculous....
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by DdotRoq
An old school teacher once told me the most preventative measure is abstinence. To prevent car crash, she shall walk.


/Confuscious
your answer is right here. i always liked these phases.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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The visablilty is definitely better in the sedan which could prevent some accidents.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GiGGaplease
your answer is right here. i always liked these phases.
What phase are you going through now? lol...goober
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