I had always understood that new cars are safer because they do, like you say, fall apart by design. Are there not advantages to that approach rather than merely building the toughest tank on the block? We're all talking about protecting people before protecting property, right? If I'm missing the point, i'm blaming it on working on my thesis for the past 40 hours. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 11:15 PM Subject: Re: positioning of headrests.../ frontal collisions
> >In a "Play Chicken" game, I'd rather be in the SUV---regardless of make > >model--- > > I am glad you survived. > > I am also waiting to find out if this discussion is about who would > survive, or what vehicle will survive. The discussion has been about > "taking out the van" which I don't think would happen. > > There is a difference, and I think any new vehicle will fall to pieces by > design. > > I would rather have my 64 Chev than any truck or SUV... <g> > > John > |
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