Automotive News says the Dodge Demon should be banned

[Steve Shauger]

You would think Chrysler would require specialized driving classes as a precaution. This car has a top speed of 273 http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/09/...t-273-mph.html

There are many extreme sports that have much higher risks, and as far as I know they are not regulated. I will say what Chevrolet did was a smart move.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by Steve Shauger

You would think Chrysler would require specialized driving classes as a precaution. This car has a top speed of 273 http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/09/...t-273-mph.html

There are many extreme sports that have much higher risks, and as far as I know they are not regulated. I will say what Chevrolet did was a smart move.

A precaution to what Steve? The fact exists that anyone with the money can go out and buy a Demon and proceed to kill themselves. Chrysler can't be held legally responsible for that. All that does is maybe . . . get them some bad press. Then again it can work in the opposite. Another fool with more money than brains thinks he's a better driver than the schmuck who killed himself and buys his own Demon.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by 429scj

Mother nature kills people too, shall we ban that as well?

Really? Please explain the comparison between mother nature, a force of which we as humans have absolutely no control over versus a manufactured car that meets all government regulations, can be purchased by anyone and can do the quarter mile in 10 seconds flat. I am dying to hear that.

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

Really? Please explain the comparison between mother nature, a force of which we as humans have absolutely no control over versus a manufactured car that meets all government regulations, can be purchased by anyone and can do the quarter mile in 10 seconds flat. I am dying to hear that.

There were certainly a few instances where some people were warned told to evacuate, but chose to ride the storm out and unfortunately perished. Yes a small percentage, but people make choices some turn out to be bad with tragic results.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by Steve Shauger

There were certainly a few instances where some people were warned told to evacuate, but chose to ride the storm out and unfortunately perished. Yes a small percentage, but people make choices some turn out to be bad with tragic results.

True - but that can be said about all things in life. Shall we discuss gun ownership? How about smoking cigarettes? Hang gliding, parachuting, scuba diving in caves . . . the list goes on and on. ALL can and do end with tragic results. Will people stop doing them? I strongly doubt it.

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

True - but that can be said about all things in life. Shall we discuss gun ownership? How about smoking cigarettes? Hang gliding, parachuting, scuba diving in caves . . . the list goes on and on. ALL can and do end with tragic results. Will people stop doing them? I strongly doubt it.

I'm not here to debate peoples choices. I believe that perhaps in this case if the manufacturer offered a track-time course it would be beneficial, and perhaps save some lives. People making bad choices is ultimately up to the individual.

[427TJ]

It's not the car's fault, it's the idiots who wrap them around utility poles.

[Mr70]

I blame the person who put that utility pole there in the first place.

[69LM1]

Its like 1970 all over again. Lets keep in perspective that anyone with the resources can buy, bolt on and run a car to these same specs. Banning a car by a manufacturer that is following all current regulations seems a bit harsh to me.

People have choices, and choices have consequences.

I mean one can argue why even have cars that can go above 85 mph (which I believe is the fastest speed limit that I know of)? I mean, there's no need to go faster than that.

Heck, with every new car equipped with a GPS that knows the speed limit on every road, why not just set a cars computer so that it cannot drive faster than the allowed speed limit?

(sarcasm)

Rich

[protree68]

I'm just wondering if I should buy one and if they will go up in value or if they will keep making these things from a car guy point of view they are cool but my new copo will still beat it at te track. I can't drive my copo to cruise Nite though