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Replying to: orbit9090 (Jul 13, 2006 5:07 am) I have dropped one of my Volvo's for the routine maintenance at my friend's Indy Volvo shop, and he has shown me his son's 740 after it has been jammed between the delivery semi and some large pick-up (Ford or Dodge, the poor guy did not remember) in the chain multy-car accident at highway speed. The front and the rear parts were reduced to heaps of "corrugated" metal, but the passenger compartment safety cage was practically intact, with all glasses in place, and all doors that could be opened. Knowingly, modern Volvo's (including S40) are even better. You all will understand why I drive Volvo and Volvo only, once you would be with me there.
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Replying to: lev_berkovich (Jul 13, 2006 10:29 am) Knowingly, modern Volvo's (including S40) are even better. You all will understand why I drive Volvo and Volvo only, once you would be with me there." I read recently where a woman driving a new Honda Fit drove into the oncoming freeway lanes, and then ran head on into an SUV. The woman walked away from the accident. At one time Volvo was tops for safety - and other manufacturors were substandard. These days I think that Honda (with their ACE frames and standard safety equipment) are just as safe. I feel pretty confident in my Ford Freestyle, for that matter (but then the FS has Volvo components). |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 13, 2006 1:10 pm) But people do go with Honda because of the perceived superior reliability, it is where Honda shines for years. Same, I go with Volvo because of the perceived superior safety, it is where Volvo shines for years. I feel very comfortable with the reliability of my Volvo S80 and XC90, but they have, in my view, a definite edge over Honda Accord and Pilot in areas of active and passive safety features, quality of build, exterior design, etc., so I choose Volvo. Doesn't it seem reasonable?
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Replying to: orbit9090 (Jul 13, 2006 5:07 am) I already know the outcome of a collision like that. We have a customer driving an 05 S40 hit a Semi head on at speed and walked away. It made the Volvo Saved My Life Club. Check it out online. |
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Replying to: volvomax (Jul 13, 2006 4:37 pm) Again I'll say it, maybe Volvo should be giving driving lessons to it's buyers.
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Replying to: drive62 (Jul 14, 2006 8:19 am) I have attended Drive for Life defensive driving event once. It was very educational and eye-opening. Gives you much more confidence in a car you drive too. |
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Replying to: lev_berkovich (Jul 13, 2006 1:51 pm) Well, I'm not arguing that Volvos aren't safe. But I think many other cars have a similar level of safety. They tested the European spec Prius by driving a Toyota Land Cruiser into the side ("T-Bone") at 60 KMph. The Prius protected the occupants.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 14, 2006 1:50 pm) Try it at 50! |
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Replying to: drive62 (Jul 14, 2006 8:19 am) that is not germaine to the discussion. The fact is that a driver in a Volvo not only survived but walked away. there is a reason they call the "accidents"
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 14, 2006 1:50 pm) What I am saying is that if it is understood that people can select Honda by it's reliability out of a line of rather reliable cars, it should be equally understood that people can select Volvo by it's safety out of a line of rather safe cars. |
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