Jeffrey Makela 6 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Most people at work say my spark is unsafe because of it size. Link to post Share on other sites
austex04 48 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Go to YouTube and watch the crash test videos when they performed the testing in Europe. It scored four out of five stars. The one they tested didn't have knee airbags, like ours do. It did very good in the side crashes. Link to post Share on other sites
Dgolden 7 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Those videos helped me in my decision especially when you compare other cars in this class Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Have to say that any car can be unsafe. Each accident is unique and different. Link to post Share on other sites
Dgolden 7 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 There was a nasty accident today involving a Chrysler minivan and a Toyota Camry...The Camry was OBLITERATED while the Chrysler only looked to be in a minor accident (bumper and a dented fender). From the looks of it there was another car involved that I didn't see. Here's the result Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Dew 14 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 ^^^ 30 years ago, the driver would likely be dead from the accident. Nowadays, you will survive that accident, but death may still occur from a secondary incident such as a heart attack. (elderly) Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 There is no doubt that this little car is safer than any previous car I have owned! If you've been driving econo-boxes from a few years ago, this holds true. If you went from Mercedes to Spark, then it is probably less safe but still in the more than enough range. Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I daily a 79 F100. I'm more worried about my head through the backglass, lol . Smikster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dgolden 7 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 ^^^ 30 years ago, the driver would likely be dead from the accident. Nowadays, you will survive that accident, but death may still occur from a secondary incident such as a heart attack. (elderly) I can def agree with the heart attack with most of the drivers down here on the road in Florida There is no doubt that this little car is safer than any previous car I have owned! If you've been driving econo-boxes from a few years ago, this holds true. If you went from Mercedes to Spark, then it is probably less safe but still in the more than enough range. I went from a mid 90s Caddy to this and so far I don't feel any less safe, if anything I feel a bit safer with all of those air bags and the advances in car design Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Dew 14 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 A mid-90's Caddy? Heck a Chevy Cobalt would fair better. I really, really want a different car. I like my Spark, but I am tired of it already. Link to post Share on other sites
Spark_Rules-0713 9 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I hope this answers your question http://youtu.be/Nm3vFsl_RiE Link to post Share on other sites
Spark_Rules-0713 9 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 A mid-90's Caddy? Heck a Chevy Cobalt would fair better. I really, really want a different car. I like my Spark, but I am tired of it already. Chevy Cobalt crash test http://youtu.be/whSxwWxFyho Link to post Share on other sites
austex04 48 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) A mid-90's Caddy? Heck a Chevy Cobalt would fair better. I really, really want a different car. I like my Spark, but I am tired of it already. Try the Hyundai Accent, I think you'll like it, but it's about 3 grand more starting price. I almost bought one, but I still like my Spark, but not liking GM as a company, which will prevent me from buying another. A older Caddy spilling oil? No! LOL! Those things are moving oil spills, and probably always will be once they reach 5+years. GM ruined their 3800 v6 when they started ingesting coolant right after the warranty was up. Edited September 1, 2013 by austex04 Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Dew 14 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Try the Hyundai Accent, I think you'll like it, but it's about 3 grand more starting price. I almost bought one, but I still like my Spark, but not liking GM as a company, which will prevent me from buying another. A older Caddy spilling oil? No! LOL! Those things are moving oil spills, and probably always will be once they reach 5+years. GM ruined their 3800 v6 when they started ingesting coolant right after the warranty was up. I like Hyundai. We will be getting a Veloster after I graduate from nursing school next July. I haven't had a problem with GM with any issues. I think it comes down to the individual dealerships, and whether or not that they will be an advocate for their customers. I went to a dealership in Tampa, Gordon Chevrolet, which is a mid-size to large dealership, and they were clueless and did not want to even talk about the Bringgo app update when it became avail. My dealership here in Spring Hill, Register Chevy, looked into it and then updated without issue. My Spark was the first one that was done by them, and they told me that the techs were being trained on the Spark's nuances when I take my car in. That is proactive, that is advocating, larger dealerships just simply, don't seem to care. I will not get rid of my Spark, but I will simply buy a cheap toy to drive. There is a 1990 Miata, Smurf Blue, down the street that I am probably going to buy. It is cheap at under 1k, and I know how to work on them.. I am 39, and I have had 36 cars in my 22 years of driving. I get bored with cars rather easily. Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 3800 is one of GMs most reliable workhorse engines going back over 30 years. Smikster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dgolden 7 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 3800 is one of GMs most reliable workhorse engines going back over 30 years. It sure was I remember being a kid my parents had a car with one in it...you couldn't kill that engine Link to post Share on other sites
Chevrolet Customer Care 25 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The 2014 Spark comes with 10 airbars. That’s a whole lot of safety packed into one mini car. 10 Air Bags! and heres another video explaining some of the safety features of the Spark. Spark Safety Video Rest assured that your vehicle is 100% safe and 100% fun! Jackie Chevrolet Customer Care mrtwiggy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Sparktacus 10 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 +1 to dgolden on the NCAP crash ratings. Its the reason I felt confident with the safety of this car over other compact hatches in it's class. Link to post Share on other sites
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