Blog Entry
Tragic stories, only Subaru owner’s are proud to tell…
August 26, 2010 by SUBARULOVERS, under Customer Reviews.
Sometimes, the unthinkable happens. A car pulls in front of you last minute or crosses into oncoming traffic, and there’s no way to avoid it. Accidents happen. Fortunately, driving a Subaru could save your life. Many Subaru drivers have shared a story of how their Subaru kept them alive.
Here are a few excerpts from real Subaru owner stories. They share their gratitude for the vehicle that protected them and their loved ones.
“My grandparents bought this car because our previous Oldsmobile had a few too many problems. I loved the Outback from day one… so I took it over, especially when I started college. Never had any major problems with it and it was a nice easy ride. Then February 8, 2008, while trying to exit the highway on a temporary ramp due to construction, I hit the divider head-on at about 60 mph. ‘My Subaru saved my life,’ and I was lucky enough to have only broken my left leg and tear some ligaments. I carry a picture of the car to remind myself of how lucky I am (plus I have limp to remind me, too). Time to start saving for a new Subaru.” -Brandon May., San Antonio, TX
“I was driving a 1991 Subaru when I found out I was pregnant! We decided it was time to upgrade. We signed a two-year lease on a new Legacy. In September of 2008 I was six months pregnant when a woman made an illegal left turn and I went head-on into the side of her car. They took me to the hospital but to make a long story short: I was fine and my baby was fine. Our Subaru saved both of our lives. My car was totaled and a few days later we got another new Legacy (this time in the color I wanted). Three months later I had my perfect baby boy, Jackson. Our lease is up in three months and when my husband asked me what we were going to do I said, “Upgrade to the Tribeca,” seeing as I’m a Subaru customer for life now!” -Jennifer Chatel Rose., Lafayette, CO
“On November 30, 2008, I was driving back to my college in Cleveland, TN, from the airport in Atlanta. I looked up directions on the Internet and was told to go a back route to get home quicker. Little did I know that it had been raining all day and that the back roads were still slightly flooded. I hydroplaned and spun out of control, colliding with another car. Both cars were going about 45 mph. My femur snapped and I broke my tibia, fibula, as well as shattering my ankle. When the firemen arrived on the scene they told me, prior to using the Jaws of Life, that had I been driving another car, I would be dead. I owe Subaru my life. I will never drive another car. Thank you for your dedication to safety!” -Tatiana Pena., Richmond, VA
Subaru safety has a time-tested track record. By incorporating ring-shaped frame, high tensile steel, advanced airbags and low engine placement, we rank among the best in the automotive industry. Collecting numerous Top Safety Pick awards from the IIHS, and receiving a 5-star rating for front, side, and rear impacts from NHTSA, Subaru is committed to your protection.
Do you want to learn more about our safety features and the Subaru vehicle that fits your lifestyle? Stop into Subaru Superstore of Chandler today and speak with one of our friendly sales specialists. We’ve got the best selection of Subaru vehicles in Arizona, and they are all available for a test drive!
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