It is true that if you had just stepped out of a Buick and into a Corvair, you had to be a bit careful until you got the feel of it. But the reverse is also true.

There is nothing wrong with the handling of a Corvair or VW bug. They are perfectly controllable and millions of people have driven them without mishap. Just don't try to drive one as if it were a Buick. If you're used to driving an SUV and you find yourself at the wheel of a Honda Civic, you're going to have to pay a bit of attention because the Civic isn't going to handle like a Ford Expedition.

I hear a similar style of complaint about small cars, which I like very much for their economy and maneuverability. "They're dangerous! Suppose you get hit by a truck!?" Answer: There's a classic photo of a big, heavy Cadillac being hit broadside by an eighteen-wheeler.

There's also an old saying, "The only problem with that car is the nut that holds the wheel."

Don Firth