How safe is our Old imp in traffic

This isn't an argument is it? It stands to reason that the softest component involved in an accident is going to absorb the most impact. In an old car without crush zones, air bags, anti-lock, etc.....this is going to be you, the human. I definitely agree with Rob, accident avoidance is the key here. I don't know about the rest of the IML, but I don't drive a big 'ole Imperial for gas mileage or safety, I drive one 'cause it's the coolest car I have ever seen. If you think you might be driving of these tanks " 'cause you are safer in a HUGE car than the next guy," think again.

That is my 2 cents worth...this really isn't an argument is it?

Teresa Smith

1959 Imperial Custom South Hampton, living by the motto that there is more to life than gas mileage, but if prices keep going up...we may need a new motto! LOL

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob P

To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 6:43 AM

Subject: RE: IML: How safe is our Old imp in traffic

Uh oh Vijar,

Congratulations on the Imperial and I understood your English fine.
However, here we go again! There will now be another huge argument about
the relative safety of our Imperials. If you check the archives you will
find plenty of discussion on this topic. What's next radials v. bias
belted?

You seem well informed on the subject. My points are these: Do not drive the
car as if it is a Toyota Celica. It is a big heavy car and the braking
performance is not likely to be up to current standards. Accident avoidance
is easier in today's cars with modern tire technology, traction control and
anti-lock brakes. The car will likely survive any accident BETTER than its
modern counterpart, but that doesn't mean that you or your passengers will.
Enormous strides have been made in occupant safety with crush zones, air
bags.

Drive safely and enjoy your Imperial.
Rob

Only good thing that's creeping in the city
Elvis had fifty, but this one's mine
Japanese cars, man it's such a pity
AM radio suits me fine
-Sugar Ray

>From: viljar@xxxxxxxxx
>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: IML: How safe is our Old imp in traffic
>Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:19:42 +0000
>
>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..

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