Date:         Fri, 16 Jun 2000 15:42:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.com>
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From:         Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.com>
Subject:      Re: How safe is it?
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The slogan for the school of SUV 'safety' design:  "Kill or be killed."

Notice it says nothing about good brakes?  The Ford Expedition takes 220
feet to stop from 70 MPH, the late 80's VW Jetta GLI, 175 feet.

Any one know what the figures are for the Vanagon?

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Joel Walker
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 3:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: How safe is it?


> You can compare different VW's safety here:
> http://www.crashtest.com/volkswagen/index.htm

and for those of you who think this stuff makes any difference ... :)  ...
check the Chevrolet Trucks, particularly the Astro van and the S10 Blazer.
you know, the Blazer SUV that kills everyone when it hits them. ;)

all i know is that my insurance company gives me a 'safe car' discount for
my 88 bus, cause folks don't seem to get hurt as much in a vanagon. and we
all know how tight and stingy insurance companies are!! :)

joel