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One tough car!

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by maidenfan84, May 5, 2017.

  1. maidenfan84

    maidenfan84 Junior Member

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    I was at a stop light and, of course, person behind me rolled forwards into my rear end. Definitely wasn't happy. I pulled to the side and look the rear over...not a mark, scratch, etc....nothing! We thought went our ways and I told them to be careful next time.

    I noticed our little Prius c also have steel bumpers under neath, no foam like other cars.
     
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    we have foam as well. federal regulations require bumpers to withstand collisions under 5 mph with little to no deformation. i forget the exact wording. good for you letting him/her go (y).
     
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  3. bisco

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    you're fortunate the other car had a bumper the same height as yours. an escalade put a dent in my hatch door.
     
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    When did that come back? I though Reagan abolished the 5 mph requirement, rolling it back to 2.5 mph.
     
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    It was a chevy Malibu. I was surprised, too, because it had that pointed nose grill that many chevys have.
     
    #5 maidenfan84, May 7, 2017
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    2.5 it is! like i said, I forgot the exact wording haha. basically walking speed
     
    #6 edspecR, May 9, 2017
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