fool crunch

[Tony Hoffman]

And I'll second that. Having cut into plenty of cars, both old and
new, I'll take an old German car (even my 1950lb jetta) over a modern
japanese car. And, I'll certainly take the V8 over just about anything
comparabvle size or smaller. I won't take it against a Peterbuilt, but
then again, I won't willing take one on in anything.

Also remember, those modern cars have (seemingly) endless airbags to
help out with those #'s. Take those away, and retest ;-)

Tony

On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 11:23 PM,  <cobram at juno.com> wrote:
> 6 month old rice burner, about a year ago, Brett.  Actual experience, not
> some experiment or controlled simulation.
>
> Current crash tests are highly open to interpretation, even auto
> engineers have trouble figuring out which of the 3 scores to use.
> Regulations, tests and methodology have changed so much over the years,
> that you cannot compare the results of tests performed 15+ years ago to
> tests of newer cars today.  The numbers become just that, numbers.
>
> If given a choice between sitting in a brand spanking new econobox with
> outstanding crash test numbers and my ole V8Q in a collision, I know
> which fine Teutonic beast I'll settle my butt into for that duel.
>
> BCNU,
> http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
> "God's a kid with an ant farm, lady. He's not planning anything."
>