In a message dated 3/18/01 10:47:48 PM, napszeerf@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< I think the vanagon
bumper is about a foot taller than the volvos. >>

Phil,

I have plenty of both, but it is too late and cold to put a yardstick to
them.  You piqued my curiosity enough that I will do it when the sun is high.
 I think what really sways the outcome of a Volvo/Vanagon headon is the
hydroplaning of the Vanagon's spare tire tray over the Volvo's hood.  What
really bugs me is when I pull up to a monster truck wannabe and his rear
bumper is at eye level.  I take that back.  What really bugs me are the
legislative representatives who mandate an annual safety inspection for my
vehicles yet allow two tons of such an ill conceived contraption to roam the
highways and byways.  Are they really that stupid or have I not followed the
money trail far enough?

Rich