10-21-2009, 10:41 PM
OK enough of this you will be killed if you get in an accident crap!
Being actively involved in the VW industry/hobby for more than 30 years I know lots of folks (literally 100's!) that drive VWs and many, many, that have been in accidents and do not know of a single person that was ever killed in one!
I have seen some bugs (busses too) that were so smashed up you would think that the person in the car could not possibly have survived yet, 9 times out of 10, they were not even seriously injured.
That being said a 3 way lap/shoulder belt is a must. Highback seats are helpful in preventing whiplash. The spare tire MUST be in place and inflated! And the seat tracks and surrounding floor should be inspected for rust or prior damage and repaired/replaced if necessary.
Being actively involved in the VW industry/hobby for more than 30 years I know lots of folks (literally 100's!) that drive VWs and many, many, that have been in accidents and do not know of a single person that was ever killed in one!
I have seen some bugs (busses too) that were so smashed up you would think that the person in the car could not possibly have survived yet, 9 times out of 10, they were not even seriously injured.
That being said a 3 way lap/shoulder belt is a must. Highback seats are helpful in preventing whiplash. The spare tire MUST be in place and inflated! And the seat tracks and surrounding floor should be inspected for rust or prior damage and repaired/replaced if necessary.