they don't make them like that any more...

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Johannes H Andersen - 06 Sep 2004 19:38 GMT

I'm referring to the rear bumpers on my 93' 9000 CSE. The bumpers are incredibly
strong with the shock absorbing concertina sections. Went off the motorway
junction as usual. There is a roundabout above the motorway with several traffic
lights. The last traffic lights weren't working and there were no warnings. As a
car shot in front of me from the left, I naturally put my foot on the brakes. An
eager white van driver went into my rear with an almighty bang. No noticeable
damage to the Saab, only a slight 'polish' on the rubber strip. His car however,
got a wrecked front bumper.

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Henrik B. - 06 Sep 2004 22:52 GMT

> eager white van driver went into my rear with an almighty bang. No noticeable
> damage to the Saab, only a slight 'polish' on the rubber strip. His car however,
> got a wrecked front bumper.

:o))) Aaahhh, how we love 'em.....

Cheers!
'93 CSET.

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CraigB - 09 Sep 2004 08:35 GMT

About a year ago, I'm backing out of a parking spot (mind you I'm only
doing 2 or 3 MPH)in my '94 9000 CSE, and I hit the front bumper of a big
GM pickup truck. I figure that there would be no damage, other than a
slight spot of green paint on his bumper and chrome on mine.

Imagine my surprise when we looked and his bumper was bent! The CSE of
course suffered no damage whatsoever. Cost me $550 to fix his car, but I
was astonished.

> I'm referring to the rear bumpers on my 93' 9000 CSE. The bumpers are incredibly
> strong with the shock absorbing concertina sections. Went off the motorway
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> damage to the Saab, only a slight 'polish' on the rubber strip. His car however,
> got a wrecked front bumper.

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