You are quite right -- with the key in the middle it robs us of the only potential space for an expanded console compartment, or at least a flat space to place something (not to mention that passengers are constantly banging into it). Ever try and keep a soda in that center console cup holder (I have an '01)? You have to drive with the compartment open! So, although the armrest is inadequate, it's better than nothing -- but nothing is what you have if you are to drive with the compartment open. And that hokey in-dash cup holder -- while 'cool' to everyone who plays with it -- it's actually almost useless for most of today's larger sized drinks. The ones that do fit I have to struggle to get in and out. Talk about 'don't drink and drive' -- Saab seems to be taking it a little too literally!

Don't get me wrong, I love the car, and I use all the various compartments with no real complaints - although I've found myself leaving the glove compartment totally empty -- somehow thinking I'll use it as a refrigerator someday (which has yet to happen!) But please -- give me an armrest that my arm actually reaches, and that doesn't slide if you hit it a bit -- and stick the key somewhere else -- or if they're so worried about my knees -- then eliminate it altogether!


posted by 24.90....

• 9-5 interior storage..., 9K in T-town, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:07:50
  • Re: 9-5 interior storage..., GaryG, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:33:46
    • Re: 9-5 interior storage..., Ron H, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:07:10
      • I hate the key in the console!, Guy, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 21:34:28 <-- Viewing This Message
        • Re: I hate the key in the console!, Jeremy Church, Sun, 2 Dec 2001 12:30:27
          • Re: I hate the key in the console!, Guy, Sun, 2 Dec 2001 17:01:15
            • Re: I hate the key in the console!, stevec, Sun, 2 Dec 2001 21:51:53
        • Not to offend anyone but, stevec, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 22:05:14
          • Re: Not to offend anyone but, Jim, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 00:08:23
          • Re: Not to offend anyone but, mlc , Fri, 30 Nov 2001 01:21:37
            • Re: VW cupholders, Ed in NC, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:30:53
              • I actually prefer the, stevec, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 14:46:47
            • Window switches, cupholders. etc, Ron H, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:03:59
              • Benz still has them in the center on the e-class..., Jon , Fri, 30 Nov 2001 23:37:54
                • Why not put the cup holders on the doors . . ., Jim, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 00:22:35
              • Door lock is in a bad spot too!, Guy, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 20:40:58
                • WHen that last lock thing happens..., Jon , Fri, 30 Nov 2001 23:39:23
          • drinking any beverage an driving is bad, drink at home, swan, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 22:18:21
            • Re: drinking any beverage an driving is bad, drink at home, Guy, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 20:27:36
              • Probably need to pull off and get out for a moment too, saw, Mon, 3 Dec 2001 23:47:32
              • Re: drinking any beverage an driving is bad, drink at home, swan, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 23:14:27
                • I try not to put anything on the driver's floor . . ., Jim, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 00:03:35
                  • Re: i wege it between the seat n door or the council nm, swan, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 22:22:42
            • what can one do when the ACC dehydrates, Jim, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 23:53:57
  • Re: 9-5 interior storage..., Manumad, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:13:23
  • Re: 9-5 interior storage..., MJ, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:52:34
  • Re: 9-5 interior storage..., John Davies, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:15:35

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