Don't discount the 405. That roof may seem flimsy, it is only a cover.
What's underneath it is a whole other story.
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From: <csuessle1@aol.com>
To: <ConCarnay@aol.com>; <peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Long wasRe: [Peugeot-L] Peugeot vs. Ford...etc...
>
> In a message dated 3/24/05 10:03:38 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> ConCarnay@aol.com writes:
>
> > Stick that much weight on your beloved 505/405 at that additional height
> > and
> > roll it at the same speed and tell me it wont crush.
> >
> I work in a bodyshop, those 504 and 505's are way way way stronger than an
> explorer.
> my 40 ton frame machine struggles to straighten a 504. the only other car
> close to a Peugeot is a mid 80's volvo 7xx series. not saying the car
wont
> crush, but Peugeot was crash testing and rollover testing there cars in
the early
> 70's and they were very concerned about safety, just like Volvo WAS
> damn Peugeot weight is about the same as my explorer as i happen to own
one
> (sacrificial rust for winter driving) when you get to be a big company
like
> ford, its amazing what $$$ will do to sell a car, lots of people get paid
off.
> everyone can drive whatever they want, but i know there are only a few
cars i
> will drive and Peugeot is one of them, mid 80' Volvos and vw's too
>
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