We don't talk much about auto safety and crashworthiness here. So I thought i'd bring it up. Within the next year, I may be looking for a used, second or third vehicle. Kind of a "squirrel tough" vehicle that, (not overcoming the laws of physics), is able to "take a hit" from a larger, pickup or SUV sized vehicle without suffering considerable interior damage. This vehicle would be used by teenagers in my house. No room for Crown Vic sized vehicles in my driveway. Also, a new car is not in my budget.
Back in the 1980's, Volvo used to be that "go to" vehicle of choice. Some of you also may remember their advertising of their roof strength pillars. For those of you too young to remember, they ran ads showing 6 Volvos stacked vertically on their roofs. The bottom vehicle showed no signs of collapse. Impressive advertising! I wonder why no one does the same thing today?
So two question todays:
1) What used, midsize vehicle have YOU seen, or experienced, has a safety cage built robust enough that the
passengers walked away from a massive hit from a larger vehicle?
2) Would you feel safer in a old Volvo or Saab, than in today's mid sized or smaller sedans?
Back in the 1980's, Volvo used to be that "go to" vehicle of choice. Some of you also may remember their advertising of their roof strength pillars. For those of you too young to remember, they ran ads showing 6 Volvos stacked vertically on their roofs. The bottom vehicle showed no signs of collapse. Impressive advertising! I wonder why no one does the same thing today?
So two question todays:
1) What used, midsize vehicle have YOU seen, or experienced, has a safety cage built robust enough that the
passengers walked away from a massive hit from a larger vehicle?
2) Would you feel safer in a old Volvo or Saab, than in today's mid sized or smaller sedans?