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Old 02-17-2016, 05:04 PM
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While you are quite correct, one thing is for sure: All cars are made the same way. They ALL have plastic. Not only that, but no one wants to get in a wreck.

Oddly though, you wouldn't expect these cars to weigh very much. However, it's quite the opposite. What did a 1970 Challenger weigh in at? 3200 pounds? My old 72 Duster had an empty weight of 3000 pounds. My parents' 71 Charger was 3400 pounds. My '67 Ford Galaxie 500 XL was 3800 pounds (and that was Ford's largest car at the time).

These new Challengers have an empty weight of 4200 pounds! Lord knows it isn't in the front fascia, but that's what the car weighs. Still not looking good for a Corolla if I smash into one!
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