Some people don’t believe in taking precautions, maybe because they figure it’s cheating the system (of death, that is) or because they love the thrill of taking a huge gamble. Whatever their reasoning, if you’re one of them, you should take a serious look at the following 13 cars. Everyone else is advised to avoid these vehicles like the plague so they can continue living long, productive lives.

Mitsubishi Mirage


At least if you’re going to die, you should save some money in the process. The Mirage is dirt cheap in every way imaginable, including having an interior that’s reminiscent of econo cars from 20+ years ago. This thing crumples like a leaf in the IIHS small overlap test, which makes it a great option if you really hate the full use of your legs.

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