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Re: A little Christmas Cheer...
Posted by westernny [Email] (more from westernny) on Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:09:56
In Reply to: A little Christmas Cheer..., Aero968, Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:36:05
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We've driven only Saabs for many years, and have to admit that safety is high on our list of wonderful Saab features. One night a couple weeks ago our 2000 9-5 wagon once again, proved its value way beyond styling or driving pleasure. While stopped at a light, our wagon was rear-ended by an elderly driver who apparently saw neither the traffic light nor our car - he didn't even slow down or brake. The impact crushed the 9-5's hatch into the cargo area, bent the rear sections of the car aft of the rear doors, sheared off the bumper, exhaust, etc.
My wife, alone at the time, unbuckled her safety belt, unlocked the door, and got out. The airbags did not deploy, and the fuel tank, unbelievably, was not punctured. When the police arrived, they did the paperwork and the EMT's checked her vital signs just to play it safe. Someone made the remark that she was pretty lucky to be uninjured, but that she would be very sore the next day, from the impact.
The wagon was a total loss (entire chassis was pushed forward on the frame, apparently) and the next day - no bruises, no soreness, no injury at all for my spouse. The 2000 wagon had been in pristine condition, running perfectly at 83K miles. We are sad to see it go, but are looking forward to the arrival of our "new" 2004 9-5 Arc wagon (CPO), which will be delivered in a week or so.
A "little" accident like that really helps to readjust your perspective, believe me. Best wishes to all and happy, safe Saabin' in 2008!
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Posts in this Thread:
- A little Christmas Cheer..., Aero968, Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:36:05
- Re: A little Christmas Cheer..., westernny, Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:09:56 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: A little Christmas Cheer..., swede-murphy
, Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:03:02 - Re: A little Christmas Cheer..., RobsSaab, Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:16:16
- Re: A little Christmas Cheer..., Visse, Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:46:10
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