Re: RE: The Dodge Dakota and Nissan Frontier rated ``poor'' in 40 mph

From: Klaus Wilkens (klaus@buffnet.net)
Date: Thu May 14 1998 - 21:01:32 EDT


Look a little further and see who is paying for the tests ? What are they
trying to find out and justify ? hIGHER INSURANCE PREMIUMS!

KW

Rhyner, Mark wrote:

> Small Pickups Do Poorly in Tests
>
> .....
>
> Once again the philosophy to live by is believe 10% and doubt that.
>
> Not that I believe the author of the article is making it up, it's my
> belief that the tests are totally arbitrary and have little or no basis
> in reality. Just look at how they are set up and think a little bit on
> how often that actually happens --- probably closing in on 0%
> probability.
>
> Not too many people go running into solid immovable objects at 40 MPH
> that don't deflect or deform unless they are contemplating suicide.
>
> Mark R
> 93 5.2Magnum, CC, LE, slushbox, pigeon hauler



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