tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23022583.post7672397048807381122..comments2023-10-21T05:40:35.227-04:00Comments on Plugged in Finance: Why it May be Worth Waiting Until 2011 to Buy a New VehicleFinance Junkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15006124275899289564noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23022583.post-7129371019114821932009-06-11T18:45:51.799-04:002009-06-11T18:45:51.799-04:00You might want to recount the # of vehicles listed...You might want to recount the # of vehicles listed in each IIHS top pick category.<br /><br />For instance, in the midsize SUV category there are 20 top picks. Doesn't look like much exclusivity to me.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I truly value the work of IIHS. I only question how IIHS can call 20 midsize SUVs as top safety picks. If they listed 3 or 4 I would better understand the useage of "top safety" pick.<br /><br />I look forward to the industry improving standards to reflect something closer to real world driving conditions (speeds, etc.)Finance Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006124275899289564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23022583.post-49036216358902298272009-06-11T09:14:51.481-04:002009-06-11T09:14:51.481-04:00Certainly, all consumer test programs for automobi...Certainly, all consumer test programs for automobiles can be strengthened; however, the comment related to IIHS and their "74 top rated" vehicles isn't completely fair. It is extremely important to only compare vehicles within the same weight class and not look at all 74 vehicles in one lump category. A closer examination of the IIHS ratings reveals that for a given class of vehicle, IIHS only lists 3 or 4 top rated vehicles compared to dozens that are available in each class. A consumer<br />should decide what class vehicle they desire based on affordability, fuel efficiency or other factors and then choose the safest vehicle in that class. Obviously, if price is not a primary barrier, the overall safest vehicles are listed in their luxury sedan category. The IIHS consumer safety testing program is far more demanding than the U.S. NCAP (www.safercar.gov). For those interested in another rigorous consumer program, visit the European consumer test program (www.euroncap.org).Dr. Bidezhttp://www.bioechoes.comnoreply@blogger.com