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Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 12:36:21 -0400
From: "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com>
Subject: Re: Warning about sticking ignition switches in some models


Wayne wrote: > > Kenneth S. wrote: > > >I remain very skeptical about the safety argument. If there really > >were many people who sustained serious injuries from ignition keys on > >steering columns, then other manufacturers would have followed the Saab > >practice. In the last 20-30 years, safety has become a much higher > >priority for manufacturers, and they have fallen all over themselves to > >adopt innovations in this area, even if these innovations are costly. > >Yet no major manufacturer has followed Saab. > > > > And apparently, to judge from the message that started off this thread, > >there are significant safety problems associated with having the key in > >its present location in Saabs. > > > > I think you're right, Silas, in concluding that it's a marketing tool. > >It's like the Rolls Royce radiator grill, which presumably creates major > >aerodynamic problems, but is the main distinguishing feature of the > >vehicle. However, so far as I know, there are no major safety or other > >problems associated with the RR radiator grill. > > > > To me, the positioning of the ignition key in Saabs is indicative of an > >attitude on the part of Saab engineers -- and customers too, to judge > >from some of the reactions in this news group. > > > > > >><snip> > >> > Kenneth if you don't like it don't get a SAAB. If you think it is > "unsafe" that is your opinion. I have never known anybody to have an > ignition key problem in any car. Having driven cars with ignition in the > steering column, dash, and console I kind of prefer the console. Then > again I don't normally eat or drink in the car since I prefer to drive. > I also keep the car relatively clean. why don't you drop the troll bit > and let life go on? I already HAVE a Saab, which has not lived up to my expectations. I don't intend to get another, but I'm keeping the one I have for a while, because changing cars is an expensive business, and I have other things to spend money on. I never intended to be a troll. However, I will say that the comments on this issue -- yours included -- are interesting, although they haven't shed much light on the ignition key mystery.

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