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Re: My issues with SUV's are:
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Pacif-@aol.com
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Apr 21, 2004 20:47 PDT
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In a message dated 4/21/04 5:47:06 PM, atw-@scottatwood.org writes:
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12. Higher headlight mounting location is at eye level of automobile
drivers.
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Here's yet another one:
13. Higher bumper doesn't line up with car bumpers, causing more damage
to the car in a collision.
(Last year I rear-ended an SUV at less than 5 MPH when it had to stop
suddenly.
I was driving a mini-van with a low bumper, same height
as most cars. The rear bumper of the SUV went completely over my
front bumper, causing damage to my hood, radiator, air conditioner,
both headlight units @$250 each, etc. My total damage was about
$5,000 and this was a very low speed "fender bender." I was at
fault, but my insurance did not go up because the accident was
considered routine and minor! No one was hurt and the SUV only
had minor damage, but the damage to my van was appalling, all
because there are no standards for bumper heights!)
--
Ginger Wolnik
Pacif-@aol.com
Sunnyvale, CA USA
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