[pjmoore2003]

Even if one counted all the reports of half shafts breaking vs any other make, it might not prove anything. It's circumstantial, and thus could just be opinion.

It could indicate more BDR owners driver their Cars harder than the average owner of X make.
It would clearly demonstrate what anyone knows... IRS with sticky tires do not hold up like straight axles.
It would not say anything about the strength of the rear end gear. Half shaft breaks would not equate to weaker rear end as the cause in most cases.
Someone breaking more than one might have something to do with who put his rear together vice a characterization of the rear end type.

Elitist... hmm, maybe we should pull the dictionary on your description.