". I am most afraid of side collisions, and I think those are the biggest killers in the real world. Few modern cars protect you well from that. For that, I feel safest in my C-body.
Along with that valid point also add whiplash with the front seat low back cushion.
Consider a 4 dr to add a pillar next to you......using rear doors calls for something better than a 4 point shoulder harness.
Consider 96 to 2000 Sebring convertible seats with built in shoulder belt & adjustable headrest.....add a shoulder belt lock switch to override the normal shoulder harness locking reel (which allows considerable movement toward the steering wheel). The convertibles between 96 & 99 come with a seperate seat computer that locks the shoulder harness if your decellerating at a rapid rate....good if you forget to lock the shoulder harness with your own lock switch.
Reinforcement of the floor structure to support seats that have a built in shoulder belt is a must otherwise you get to travel with your seat as it breaks away from the floor.
I've done the above since I drive my 65 Dart 70 miles a day in heavy fast moving traffic all year round with occasional ice, snow, & heavy downpours.
