What do you think of the current VW GTI?

Can someone think of an argument that a vw golf mk1 gti is safe?

• Im 16 and looking for a car. I found a vw golf mk1 gti but my mom does not think that it is safe enough. Can someone please give me a valid argument stating that it is just as safe as a modern day car even though it lacks airbags. Keep in mind though, she is a lawyer that has dealt with car accident cases so it has to be VERY convincing. Thanks

• Answer:

  I have owned and driven mk1 VW's since 1980. I currently drive 1990-93 VW Cabriolets. I have been involved in a few fender benders, only 1 my fault. I was hit on the Driver side Fender by a lady that ran a stop sign, the truck was towed off, I drove home. I Slid into a Mazda 626 on Ice, Totaled the Mazda 626, 88 dollars damage to my bumper, I drove off. I was rear ended by a Cherokee in my Cabriolet, I drove off, and the Cherokee was towed, My cabby was totaled by insurance, for cost damage to repair. I ran in to a Jeep, They ran into a a car, and I slid into them. (their fault) No brake lights. I drove off, they were totaled.... Safe, they are, strong unibody construction, there are no airbags except on the 90-93 Cabriolets I have driven then, as I said since 1980, I own 2 Cabriolets, and my 26 year old daughter has been driving one for 4 years. The biggest problem with a Young driver is that it doesn't matter what you drive, a tank, a plane, or a car. If you act and drive Stupid, you can get hurt, or killed, as well as kill or maim others. Tell your mother this is coming from a man who's first car was a 1958 Austin Healey Bug-Eyed Sprite.