No car is safer than the person behind the wheel. Without proper maintenance,
even the most modern machine can become a road hazard. That said, if you think
the car isn't safe, then you shouldn't drive it.
When I am with my friends, I do not discuss the safety of my car. As long as I
do what I must to keep it up, I don't believe that it is any of their business.
If I commit a slip of the tongue, such as "it is time for me to look for
tires", I risk them bringing that up in a court hearing should I have an
unfortunate accident.
Maintain your car, and drive it safely. If you are worried about its safety, or
what others think, leave it in the garage and admire it as a work of art. You
don't have to drive your Imperial to enjoy it.
Paul
In a message dated 6/11/2004 11:19:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
viljar@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Hello.
> I must say i have waited that container for a long time and as the date,
> my green 71' imperial arrives on, is closing..
>
> I have had a lot of discussions about it with my friends..
>
> One issue has risen.. Safety..
> We went to argue about how safe is it to meet some newer softer cars on a
> road.. I promise i wil never make any dangerous maneuvers or stuff with
> the car.. but the issue is itimidating, we can never tell if and when
> something could go wrong..
>
> So I have heard that Imperials are strong, though strong does not mean
> safe..
> My friends argue that on low speeds.. Old big and heavy car could be on
> the safe side.. on High speeds the modern cars have much more considered
> safety features that could save a soul..
> deforming front, airbags, safetybars, engine that goes under the car and
> stuff..
>
> I could not point out anything else than that with heavy Imperial I just
> ride through those soft rice..
>
> I have seen heavier MB doing that with some softer smaller italian make..
> (both modern cars)
> MB looked like a car though not in so good shape, the driver was ok..
> but the italian one was flat as pancake.. it was direct impact and the
> guilt was on MB drivers side.. but the victims were in other one..
>
>
> Truth is I have no idea about how could one imperial act when it comes to
> meetin another car on a road..
> and the Truth is I hope and will do everything to not get that experience
> ever never..
>
> but I have to have some base to hand out next time I will discuss the very
> same subject with my friends.
> Is there any readings in internet or can someone tell a story about it,
> anything will do
>
> heh sorry for bad english, its not my first language, I hope someone
> understood a bit:D
>
> Viljar Mee
>
>
>
>
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