Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 01:07:39 GMT From: Wayne <wvincentnopsamet> Subject: Re: Warning about sticking ignition switches in some models
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?