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View Full Version : VW "Safe Happens" Videos Chuck 04-20-2006, 10:47 AM VW is trying to make ads proving the Jetta is safe in a crash with an SUV, etc.... 'Today' video: Do VW crash ads go too far? (javascript:oMvsLink('00','99df8058-3cba-44b2-a084-62600d3c4276','','','','','',false,false,'Source_Today Show')) (MSNBC Video) AZBrandon 04-21-2006, 02:17 AM I think any commercial that raises awareness about the importance of vehicle safety is a good thing. I would 100x rather see more commercials like this than the "intimidator" commercials GM uses to sell their SUV's. philmcneal 04-21-2006, 06:45 AM yeah i thought it was a realistic way of showing how crashes really are. Done in a split of a second so don't you dare get yourself into one now and ANTICIPATE!. Chuck 04-21-2006, 08:21 AM ....you mean I have to drive defensively instead of cruising and blissfully munch on my beef jerky? {sniff} :p xcel 04-21-2006, 09:19 AM Hi Chuck: ___I saw one of their commercials late last night and all I can say is that it was shocking to say the least! One of the best I have ever seen in fact! It does not make me want to go out and purchase a VW any time soon but does make me extremely glad the Accord comes equipped with front’s, side’s, and side curtains as std. equipment … ___Good Luck ___Wayne Texashchman 05-18-2006, 10:56 AM Wayne I don't have a link but I think it was the CEO said since those commercials aired they had ahugh increase in people asking for information on the Jetta. kevin johnf514 05-18-2006, 11:14 AM Are they actual crashes? Maybe low-speed accidents filmed from high speed angles? I'd love to see the VW Corol . . . I mean Jetta get broadsided by a big rig. Just for sh!ts and giggles. :D Doesn't the new Jetta bear a striking resemblence to the Corolla? philmcneal 05-19-2006, 06:26 AM yes the 4 lights in the back now that you mention it john haha... oh cars trying to look to hard to be like every other car on the road ;) AZBrandon 05-19-2006, 09:17 PM http://www.autocrossing.com/misc/junk/cvjf.jpg http://www.autocrossing.com/misc/junk/cvjr.jpg xcel 05-19-2006, 09:23 PM Hi Brandon: ___What are those? I vote clones! ___I remember when the new Jetta was first released and some said it was a Corolla wannabe ... IIRC, the New Jetta commercial rates it as just a 4 * crash rating too :( ___Good Luck ___Wayne Vooch 10-23-2007, 07:30 PM VW's are exceedingly safe cars, they are designed for 130 MPH driving on the A-Bahn. Insurance stats prove that VW's have some of the lowest injury rates of ANY car sold in the USA. BTW - those crashes are fer real Dood ! laurieaw 10-23-2007, 10:05 PM VW is trying to make ads proving the Jetta is safe in a crash with an SUV, etc.... 'Today' video: Do VW crash ads go too far? (javascript:oMvsLink('00','99df8058-3cba-44b2-a084-62600d3c4276','','','','','',false,false,'Source_Today Show')) (MSNBC Video) the link isn't working andn i can't find it anywhere on the web xcel 10-23-2007, 10:34 PM Hi Laurie: ___This story was posted over 18 months ago so that is probably why the MSNBC link and vid are no longer valid. ___Here are some of those VW – “Safe Happens” vids/commercials and they are indeed eye openers! http://www.youtube.com/v/wtaXjzQQGE8&rel=1 http://www.youtube.com/v/9W5kUl1YUY0&rel=1 ___While finding these two, I came across some Drunk Driving vids using the same in your face techniques although with a far different message :rolleyes: http://www.youtube.com/v/Pq2ElvMx-9Q&rel=1 Drunk Driving Vid #1 http://www.youtube.com/v/nNO_CRjn0rY&rel=1 Drunk Driving Vid #2 ___Good Luck ___Wayne vBulletin® v3.6.7, Copyright ©2000-2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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