Rear End Collisions

bimmerbluestick · 08-12-2016, 11:38 AM

I've searched the internet seeking information or safety ratings for z4's when they are the victim of rear end accidents. Noting the short rear end in relationship to the interior, they certainly appear dangerous for the occupants. All rear end accidents can be detrimental to the occupants - are z4's more prone to serious injury? Particularly the 03 - 06 years? Are there safety ratings available? Have any of you ever been involved in such an accident (If so I hope you are well)? I have searched this site for this information with no success.
Thanks so much - bimmerbluestick

Sterling Roadster · 08-12-2016, 02:21 PM

Can't say I have much info on this. But my insurance is cheaper on my Z than it is on my 325i sedan. Insurance company said they see much fewer serious injuries on the Z. Having said that the Z4 has much lower production numbers and is driven far less by most people. I'm confident in it though, I can't recall any truly unsafe chassis that BMW has produced. It's not an RSX after all haha

FearTheTree · 08-12-2016, 08:02 PM

The Z4 is never going to be as safe as the heavier and bigger cars. Getting rear ended would have a predictably similar result as with any other two-seater sports car. With these cars, you have to drive with the "bike" mentality, which means being more vigilant.

AmmarYasirA · 08-13-2016, 02:56 PM

^^whs you have to be very vigilant when driving these cars... Especially in the south where everyone drives gigantic lifted trucks who don't know how to drive..

One time someone ran me off the road all due to the fact that they didn't check their mirrors and can't see a tiny little Z.

"Bike mentality" is a must with these cars. Unfortunately, when you're driving that way, people also think you're just driving like a dick.

I can't say the Z's are death traps.. But surely you have to understand that these cars are very very tiny. And nearly any sort of accident with a larger car is going to be more dangerous than if you were in something a little bigger. Just be safe out there and check your surroundings.

kaybat · 08-13-2016, 11:14 PM

NTSB.gov

itdnwiwbp · 08-14-2016, 09:06 AM

http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety

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bimmerbluestick Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Fl. iTrader: (0)	Rear End Collisions I've searched the internet seeking information or safety ratings for z4's when they are the victim of rear end accidents. Noting the short rear end in relationship to the interior, they certainly appear dangerous for the occupants. All rear end accidents can be detrimental to the occupants - are z4's more prone to serious injury? Particularly the 03 - 06 years? Are there safety ratings available? Have any of you ever been involved in such an accident (If so I hope you are well)? I have searched this site for this information with no success. Thanks so much - bimmerbluestick
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Sterling Roadster Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 279 Posts Drives: e85 Z4 3.0i & e92 328i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Can't say I have much info on this. But my insurance is cheaper on my Z than it is on my 325i sedan. Insurance company said they see much fewer serious injuries on the Z. Having said that the Z4 has much lower production numbers and is driven far less by most people. I'm confident in it though, I can't recall any truly unsafe chassis that BMW has produced. It's not an RSX after all haha
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FearTheTree New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: E85 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	The Z4 is never going to be as safe as the heavier and bigger cars. Getting rear ended would have a predictably similar result as with any other two-seater sports car. With these cars, you have to drive with the "bike" mentality, which means being more vigilant.
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AmmarYasirA Ammar 73 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	^^whs you have to be very vigilant when driving these cars... Especially in the south where everyone drives gigantic lifted trucks who don't know how to drive.. One time someone ran me off the road all due to the fact that they didn't check their mirrors and can't see a tiny little Z. "Bike mentality" is a must with these cars. Unfortunately, when you're driving that way, people also think you're just driving like a dick. I can't say the Z's are death traps.. But surely you have to understand that these cars are very very tiny. And nearly any sort of accident with a larger car is going to be more dangerous than if you were in something a little bigger. Just be safe out there and check your surroundings. __________________ E85 ///M Roadster -SapphireBlack/Imola - Garage Queen 2018 F150 Platinum - Black/Black - Leveled on 34's - DD
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