Many conservatives drive a Saab. They were the safest cars on the road in the day. Built like Sherman tanks. The front engine was designed to collapse downward and out in the case of a front end crash. The sides were steel reinforced and it was one of the first front wheel drive cars. These babies could survive significant car crashes wherein the passengers and drivers walked away. And these cars were built to last. I live in the northeastern part of Washington State where snow and especially, ice are huge problems in the winter. In severe winter conditions, they are unbeatable. I have had Saabs since 1981 and still have a beautiful mint 1990, 900S three door hatchback in red. I am also a conservative.
I once flipped a 1984 Saab 900 end-over-end at well over 100 mph (the State Police investigator was unable to determine exactly how many times the car flipped, but he estimated it at between 5 and 7).
The car was totalled (of course), but I walked away with a small cut on my left ear from flying glass. I should probably also note that I WAS wearing a seatbelt.