Re: Audi/Porsche, SUVs, (and Actual Audi Content)

[Wolff <wolff_b@ix.netcom.com>]

Imagine this: A large truck or SUV based on a truck chasis rear ends
your nice quattro at say 7-10 mph. Back end of quattro mashed, car
totaled. Occupants of both vehicles wearing belts and are OK. SUV/truck
not very damaged because the crush zones of the q absorbed the impact,
while the rigid frame design of the truck absorbed none. The SUV owner
will be absolutely 100% convinced they purchased a strong and safe
vehicle since it has minimal damage, while the former q owner will know
that the q gave it's life to protect everyone involved including the
dreaded tailgaiting SUV driving SOB.
Wolff

> Angeles).  And it is a dangerous justification to own a vehicle that is
> probably too large for 90% of the folks buying them.  I respect those that
> buy them for work.  Best vehicles around for that.  But many are buying them
> for different reasons, and, because of 'physics', put others at risk.  I
> think it is a dangerous fad.
> Gary
> 
> > Michael
> >