9-7x vs. Chevy Cruze

therealsethallen

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Sep 20, 2015
501
Western Mass.
I actually had a 2006 9-7x before my 2005. On May 28th I was involved in a collision with a 2014 Chevy Cruze, It was during a freak rainstorm. I wasn't hurt but the other guy was a little bit bruised up. I wasn't wearing my belt (I know, naughty naughty). The Saab landed atop the Cruze after completing a 180 degree spin. It was considered a not-at-fault accident. due to the weather. My town's lovely fire department didn't let me disconnect my own battery cables, and I lost about $80 worth of CDs in the changer. I was shocked with how well it stood up. The headlight housing was totally obliterated but everything else was pretty identifiable. The Cruze had severe front damage, the front wheel of the Saab landed on top of the Cruze, and crushed the a-pillar.

Two weeks later, after I was issued my insurance check, I picked up a 2005 9-7x as a replacement. I had paid a little more than I wanted to but it's actually in better shape than the 06 was.

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Blckshdw

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Nov 20, 2011
10,685
Tampa Bay Area, FL
Glad to hear no one was seriously hurt. Your truck took quite a beating, seems like this platform does an excellent job of protecting the passengers. :yes:
 
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dmanns67

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Apr 3, 2013
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That much damage and no injuries even with not wearing a seat belt, you are lucky my friend. From all of the crash aftermath threads that have been started here over the years, the 360/370 platform seems to hold up well. Most OPs of those threads also report no injuries.
 
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Mooseman

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Dec 4, 2011
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Ottawa, ON
Yeah, some weird accidents and rollovers that have been posted and haven't seen any serious injuries to date, all walking away.
 

therealsethallen

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Sep 20, 2015
501
Western Mass.
I've rolled up on two MVA calls with GMT360/370 trucks totally destroyed, and no injuries. I actually was really unimpressed with this one. I shouldn't have purchased it without inspecting it.
 

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