Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:39:55 +0100 From: johannes <johsnospam873733fitter.com> Subject: Re: 1985 900s takes a licking keeps on ticking.
Rod wrote: > > I was rear ended today going to work in my saab. I stopped at a stop sign > and proceeded onto main street today. car behind me didn't stop and > proceeded faster then me. pow! what the heck was that? dang somebody just > ran into me. it wasn't much but all i could think of was a 1985 saab would > be very hard to replace any bent parts. we pullled over and i was shocked > to see (or should i say not see) no damage on my vehicle. I am telling you > none. other cars bumper had a black mark where my bumper met hers. > > all is well. me and my saab live to ride another day. and might i add i > think we ride in style. > > rod I know.. The bumpers on old Saabs are very sturdy and the concertina sections protects the car from damage. An aggressive white van driver drove into the rear of my Saab 9000 CSE when I had to brake hard'ish for a non-functioning traffic light. No damage to my Saab, but the front bumper of the VW van splintered.