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#1519 of 2123 air bags by jcliffro Aug 21, 2004 (8:08 pm)
Was answer 1518 a joke? OK, assuming it was not, People, can we have a vote?   (A) If you are more frightened that if someone is sleeping and leaning against the door when the car gets broadsided and they are injured by THE AIR BAG, please vote A.  (B) If you are more frightned that a drunk or stupid person broadsides your vehicle while you are driving along minding your own business and paying attention to all traffic laws and in the process smashes to you smithereens because your vehicle was not equipped with side air bags by a manufacturer who knew they could save your life but for whatever reasons neglected to install them, please vote B.   I thank you for your time. Replies to this message: tidester (Aug 21, 2004 8:18 pm) 307web (Aug 21, 2004 9:42 pm)
#1520 of 2123 by steve_ HOST Aug 21, 2004 (8:16 pm)
I think the real concern is kids:   "children who are seated near a front or rear side air bag can be at risk for serious injury." link   Steve, Host
#1521 of 2123 Re: air bags [jcliffro] by tidester HOST Aug 21, 2004 (8:18 pm)
Replying to: jcliffro (Aug 21, 2004 8:08 pm) How about   (C) We ask for clarification rather than baiting with provocative polls?     tidester, host
#1522 of 2123 Re: air bags [jcliffro] by 307web Aug 21, 2004 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: jcliffro (Aug 21, 2004 8:08 pm) Yes, some people are more concerned about themselves or small children being injured by a side airbag than they are concerned about injuries sustained from the vehicle not having side airbags in a collision. Plus they save some money by skipping the side airbags that they can apply towards other options, and dealer-installed accessories etc..
#1523 of 2123 side air bags by jcliffro Aug 21, 2004 (10:38 pm)
I must apologize. I did not think that there were knowledgeable people in the world who did not want a vehicle equipped with life saving side air bags and air curtains. But then again, I cannot imagine who likes sitcoms with piped in laughter, mobile homes, cheea pets and those hanging light fixtures with Venus in the middle surrounded by wires that drip some kind of oil, yet those products sell. I guess I got my answer as to why Toyota manufactures so many of its vehicles without side air bags. Thank you for your clarification.
#1524 of 2123 side airbags by rhouser2 Aug 22, 2004 (5:38 pm)
so you are saying its wiser to delete the airbags and buy splash guards or side step bars than it is to save a life? get real!
#1525 of 2123 side air bags by jcliffro Aug 22, 2004 (8:35 pm)
I take it you are voting Choice B, rhouser2? Something tells me you own no cheea pets. You probably don't smoke cigarettes either.
#1526 of 2123 air bags by rhouser2 Aug 23, 2004 (9:36 am)
you got that right. life is was to precious to throw away.
#1527 of 2123 Vote tally on side air bags by jcliffro Aug 23, 2004 (2:04 pm)
Thanks rhouser2   So far we have: Choice A (afraid of being killed by air bag) 1   Choice B (afraid of being killed by another driver) 2   Even at this early stage, I would think a 2 to 1 margin would warrant Toyota equipping at least some portion (how about 1/3?) of its RAV-4s all across the country with the side air bag option.
#1528 of 2123 vote tally on side air bags by postal40 Aug 24, 2004 (5:44 am)
jcliffro   your proposal makes sense , but i thought toyota made side air bags an option,especially for buyers who picked [A] or [C} . thats what nice about toyota , you have about at least 15 options to select from . So if you want save $650 and not have side air bag option , you have that choice . I just bought 04 RAV4 with side air bags ,guess that gives you a vote for [B ] .   To those who decline side air bags ,i have a question : they can always replace your vehicle , but can they replace you ?   Ride Safe and Smile

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