Not looking for sympathy, just want to pass on one of those "freebie reel life experiences", and hope it helps one of you guys some day. I was in Southern Iowa (home of monster whitetails) last week, and was in a pretty nasty car wreck. Was pulled over on the side of the rode at a complete stop (in a Dodge Intrepid)with a couple of other vehicles to let a big tractor trailer rig pass, when I was rear ened by a 3/4 ton pickup going about 50 miles per hour. The car was completely totalled, but I ended up just fine, with a little muscle stiffness. The only thing that kept me from getting pummeled was my seatbelt. I have never been a big user of seat belts, but I can tell you that it was a blessing to have had it on this time. As soon as I got hit, I thought I could hear fish laughing in the back ground. I will never go anywhere without one on from now on. Do yourself and your family a favor. Buckle Up.