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Date:         Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:25:56 EDT
Reply-To:     Ssittservl@AOL.COM
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From:         S Sittservl <Ssittservl@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Westy safety
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> I am looking to purchase my first Westy after a string of VW cars. My
> fiancee is not too keen on what whe perceives as a death trap on wheels. I
> can't help but agree that a head-on collision in a vanagon might be less
> than comfortable for those in the front seats. But I don't care. Help me out
> if you can - I need some ammunition to help convince/pursuade her that the
> Westy isn't as bad as it seems. Links to Crash test results? Personal
> experience? Is she right, and I am just fooling myself?
>
> Thanks Folks,
>
> Chad


My auto insurance company, USAA, noted on my insurance statement
that I was receiving a discount on my insurance coverage due to the
Vanagon's safety record.  I assume, then, that historically it's been
safer than average.


                                                      -Steven
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