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Originally Posted by Lazarus
Thanks that helps quantify it better.  |
* I agree -- since the F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the odds would be more fatalities. There needs to be a ratio of number sold to fatalities...
Similar to: "Camry is the most stolen vehicle!" -- well, there's more of them out there.
* In response to the Cavalier -- they hadn't redesigned the shell for a
long time and suffered from poor crash testing. The Cobalt fixed a lot of that, structurally -- and with availability of side-impact bags, improved that score as well.
* I say, let Dave drive his truck. He has a right, and he wants to get better FE, so he is here to do so. We may not all agree with his rationale, which is OK.
* I'm one of those people that disagree for the reasons mentioned. My goal is to not spread this idea of personal security at a sacrifice of others, and of FE. I agree that Minvans are also guzzlers.
Choose the smallest vehicle for the job. It's cheaper to rent a truck/SUV/Van when you need it, than to own one.
In the meantime, I'll be at eye-level with many bumpers and hope I don't get pummeled.
RH77