Airbag saved my life in a 1993 Subaru Impreza. I was driving my sisters old Impreza several years ago when I was struck by a Astro van that ran the red light. I was spun around and hit a cement wall when the air bag went off. Yes, the airbag gave me some minor burns on my face but I still have my teeth and had I not had the airbag I am certain I would have eaten the steering wheel. I would much rather have minor burns than be missing teeth or having abrken jaw. Ever had a broken jaw before? No fun at all. Keep your air bag retard.