Back in 2002 my wife crashed our 89 244 into a creek bank after leaving the road in a curve. She survived and fully recovered after six months. On the way home from the store today, I saw what was left of a Chevy Silverado that took the same path for the same accident. The VF folks, Highway Patrol, and EMTs were all there. The heavy rescue squad had just pulled the pickup out of the creek, the sight was beyond ugly. It appeared that the chassis folded at the firewall and crushed into the backs of the front seats.

I asked a Fire Fighter if this was a rescue, His response was very sullen: "No, its a recovery and it will be closed casket". I drove up the road about a quarter mile, pulled over, and puked my brains out. When I got home, I ran in and gave my Wife a huge tearful hug. Once I explained why, she fell apart as well.

Is a Chevy Siverado tougher than a 240 or vise versa? I don't know, but the truck "marketing" seems to try and sell a "bulletproof invincible" product. Perhaps now, despite the fact that my wife's recovery was in the 5% probability range, someone might listen and buy a 245 when they are thinking about a pickup truck.

Talk about a mixed up day, but hopefully the pain results in a overall positive outcome!

jorrell

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92 245 250K miles, IPD'd to the hilt, 06 XC70, 00 Eclipse custom Turbo setup...currently taking names and kicking reputations!