Anti-lock brakes VS. Airbags

I can't seem to figure this out... maybe somone can break this down to me in a way i would understand it

07' Aveo 5 comes Standard with Driver/Front Passenger Front and Side Impact Airbags but you have to pay $425 extra to get ABS

i wish i would have looked into this further before buying i just assumed all newer vechicals came with ABS this is probably why i have noticed some diffrence in braking from my last vechical

sorry if this sounds like venting! but im confused of why they would skimp on brakes up increase airbags

Tom

What is the difference you have been seeing?

ABS is really no different than non-ABS until the wheels lock up in a skid. Then the computer takes over and "pumps" the brakes (a thousand times faster than the human foot can).

Some people do not like ABS so I can see that as an option to be chosen, as opposed to passive restraint systems that are invisible to the driver until needed.

--Mike

thumber is right. you can either pump the brakes manually or have the computer do it for you. its like a transmission. you either can have a manual and shift gears yourself or pay more to have the computer do it for you and get the automatic. its all what you want out of your car.