05 hyundai elantra

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ovlmommy

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Well, I may be able to get a hyundai elantra soon. I have a 95 altima now. I looked on informedforlife and it rated OK..but not so good by IIHS. I don't know how my current car scores though since it's pretty old. Good thing is the elantra has latch and not insanely long buckle stalks like my altima :p But I still feel kind of wary since it rated so low..I'm considering buying a BLVD for the extra head protection since it didnt do great in side impact. I really think I'm over worrying and analyzing this. What do you think? Thanks!
 
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Pixels

Pixels

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Does it have actual ratings by NHTSA and IIHS? If not, IFL uses "average" and that messes the ratings up.

Only one child, RFing, center? I wouldn't buy a new seat just to get the headwings. Even with poor side impact ratings.

Newer car almost always is safer than a significantly older car. Technology changes and improves.
 
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ovlmommy

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Yes, it says IIHS tested for front and side..there are no astericks near the rear one though it says it rated poor? It rated good for front..poor for side. NHTSA gave 4 stars everywhere..except 5 stars for front driver and side driver. I'm just worried bc the sides of the marathon seem quite hard compared to some seats and I like the way the BLVD seems to surround the head more, I don't know if it really makes a difference tho :confused:

And yes, just one child RFing center :)
 
Heather98012

Heather98012

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I drive a 05 Hyundai Tucson, my mom drives a 04 Santa Fe, my dad a 04 XG350, my grandma a 04 Elantra. Obviously, I have no worries about them. I think it's perfectly safe...esp. if you have your LO in the center.
 

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