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Jun 11th, 2003, 07:14

The issue I have with the Euro ncap is just how wrong their data seems to be.

My parents drive a 98 Omega saloon. It was side swiped by a drunk in an Escort (IIRC). The Escort was completely totaled, front wheel ripped off, much damage and injury to driver. My parents said the Omega didn't even move - they heard the accident. A couple of weeks later and it was returned to them good as new - the accident had only damaged outer panels.

A friend was invovled ina horific accident a few monthsa back. 50mph head on collision with a 106 (or 206). He, his pregnant wife and baby got out with bruises.

According to NCAP both these cars only warrent a 3 star rating - personally I would own either after seeing the way they looked after the ocupants.

Stu

Jun 11th, 2003, 07:14	#5
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: Volvo safety and foot handbrakes The issue I have with the Euro ncap is just how wrong their data seems to be. My parents drive a 98 Omega saloon. It was side swiped by a drunk in an Escort (IIRC). The Escort was completely totaled, front wheel ripped off, much damage and injury to driver. My parents said the Omega didn't even move - they heard the accident. A couple of weeks later and it was returned to them good as new - the accident had only damaged outer panels. A friend was invovled ina horific accident a few monthsa back. 50mph head on collision with a 106 (or 206). He, his pregnant wife and baby got out with bruises. According to NCAP both these cars only warrent a 3 star rating - personally I would own either after seeing the way they looked after the ocupants. Stu