2007-08-04 00:35:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
VERY UNSAFE VEHICLES TO DRIVE, THERE IS VIRTUALLY ZERO PROTECTION.
2007-08-06 08:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hi, the biggest problem with the VW Bug model would be a front end collision. The early 60's models had a real problem........the steering wheel would be "telescopic" in a front end collison. Lots of ppl died or got seriously hurt because the steering wheel, or the length of the whole shaft would be pushed into the passenger compartment in a front end collision, resulting in serious injury. I think VW changed this in later year models, they now have collapsable steering columns. Lots of people romance about the old bugs; they may have been economical and reliable cars back in the day. The earlier ones have 6 volt electrical systems, upgraded to 12 volt in 67 i think. I had a 68 model in 1980, it was a nightmare, the brakes sucked, the clutch was spongy, the transmission always broke a connecting rod, and the engine was never smooth. I always had a problem with the #3 cylinder. I bought it for $200 and sold it for $10 about 3 months later. My Dad bought a new VW convertible bug in 1978, it was OK but the drivers seat always gave him back pain, and it was fuel injected, and he always had a problem with it, constantly in the shop for service, in connection with the fuel injection. Fun cars to drive, but not worth the money in the long run, even today. Maintanance is expensive, and the little cars always seem to need it. Good Luck!!
2007-08-04 00:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you drive the way you should, they are great cars. The problem is in finding one in good repair. The engine is over the drive wheels, for superior traction. They don't weigh much and have small engines = economy. They even float.
Go for a '70s model for the power brakes and 12 volt electrics.
As an older car, they don't have all the "safety" features of todays cars. You actually drive a real automobile instead of a bubble wrap safety cage.
2007-08-06 13:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they're dogs. Have a tendancy to fall over and the brakes are awful. Wasn't too bad in the 60's by comparison with other bad cars, but now you wouldn't think about it except as a collector.
2007-08-04 00:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They was good car in 1960s as vere high gered so no blow up on freeway, but Hitler design tem in 1930, he vere fien politican but no best Armie General or car designer but it 1930 design so by now standard it handle terribel specal in side wind and snap from understere to overstere on wet rode, also bodyshel vere week wit engin at bak and fool tank at front even smal acident kil you, get burn def.
I avoide liek plague. Get new VW if you German ant want suport natonal countrie.
2007-08-04 00:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by pieter m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rear engined so tail happy handling especially in the wet. Solid construction but they do rust if not looked after. Reliable aircooled engine tolerant of alot of abuse.But its not a fuel efficient engine even by the standards of its day.
2007-08-05 03:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by cosso77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are terrible as far as safety. They do not have airbags, they do not have shoulder straps and the brakes are terrible. Collector only, not made to drive in today's traffic or speeds.
2007-08-04 00:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by nwatson117 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know people who had these cars and they are excellent cars. They are reliable and fuel efficient. The only thing which compares to that are today's Toyota Carollas and Camrys.
2007-08-04 00:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen a single one that did not catch on fire at one time or another.
2007-08-04 02:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
compared to modern cars, they are NOT safe at all.
2007-08-04 00:37:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋