"Zathras" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:18:51 +0100, "DJ" > wrote:
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> >
> >"DJ" > wrote in message
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> >> How safe are the AR 166's in a crash - lets say in a drivers side head
on
> >> impact at 40mph , does the AR 166 have effective crumple zones or is
the
> >> driver likely to be wearing the break pedals in his chest !!
> >> Generally how are they rated .
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >>
> >> DJ
> >>
> >
> >Wow, safety not an issue ! that surprises me a little.
>
> Why? How many Alfas have been through NCAP? Why? The basic rule of
> thumb is *NEVER* crash an Alfa.
>
> If I crash my Alfa I will die. This is a *strong* incentive to drive
> carefully and avoid accidents. If you can't drive carefully and avoid
> accidents then get a car that offers better protection - there are
> plenty out there.
>
> Once purchased, you just have to avoid lorries, busses, high cliffs,
> deep water and trees/sign posts which will make mincemeat out of any
> car. Don't read on if you're eating but, another fine and rapid way to
> die in any car is, driving into a barbed wire fence at an angle (trust
> me..I've seen the photos). Anyone for football?...
>
> --
> Z
> Scotland
> Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
> 'Oil' be seeing you..
> (Email without 'Alfa' in subject are auto-deleted..sorry!)

It's not me, it's those other manics on the road that I worry about .