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Subject:Re: Vanagon (DoubleCab) Crash Test Video
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Fri, 7 Jul 2006 19:33:30 -0400

Been on vacation (slow internet) so I'm only getting to see these
videos now. I found another video (from the other side) of that
orange double cab hitting the stationary wall. It's quite obvious it
is going VERY fast as the rear wheels pop up into the air about 4-5
feet!

There are few cars manufactured today where you'd survive a 62mph
crash into a fully stationary object. Most crash tests are done into
other vehicles, posts, guardrails, etc.

In addition that double cab had previous damage (it's not as obvious
in the driver side view, but it is fairly obvious in the link posted.
With a previousl damaged (and not repaired) vehicle you are beginning
to compromise the manufacturers safety cage. Just remember that the
next time you see a half repaired vanagon for sale...