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Console Key Location Posted by Draken [Email] (more from Draken) on Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:35:40

In Reply to: I understand, Finch, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:52:53 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

I heard the story differently:

I was read somewhere that when SAAB wanted to sell the 99 in the U.S. it was a DOT requirement that there be a lockable steering column and that SAAB had found it more cost effective and easier to lock the gearshift in reverse than to redesign the steering column.

They then later touted the unintended safety feature that now drivers' knees won't collide with the key in the steering column in case of an accident, however this was more of an unintended consequence.

Don't know how much of this is true though. I think that with today's technology and ergonomics it seems as if some sort of keyless ignition with a 'Start' button is the way to go. Tradition's one thing, but one should seize a good idea when one sees one, IMHO.

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Posts in this Thread:

Proof GM cares...., Mike Lynch , Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:52:27
- I don't get it???, Finch, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:01:07
  - Re: I don't get it???, TML , Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:13:02
    - First Saab With Key in Console Was Saab 99, Ian Glenday , Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:26:19
      - I understand, Finch, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:52:53
        Console Key Location, Draken, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:35:40 <-- Viewing This Message
        Thats pretty much the story I heard, Finch, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:18:40
        regardless..., KL, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 05:43:15
        My point exactly, Finch, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 09:17:16
        Furthermore..., No.9, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 09:55:53
- Re: Proof GM cares...., SeeVTSaab, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:49:25
  - Re: Proof GM cares...., compaqted, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 13:30:32
- Active head restraints too?, John J, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 05:17:30
- great timing...wait until almost spring to release SUV, sonett43, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:27:45
  - ~1967 Two Stroke Sonnett II ?, DER, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:04:25
  - Pls, what is the car btwn the verts? N/M, DER, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 21:41:10
    - Best looking Sonnet I've ever seen!, dcjayhawk, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 04:49:36
      - I've never seen a front end on a Sonnet like that, DER, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 21:48:16
        It's a Sonett II, MO, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 06:15:08
      - Re: or maybe it's a Sonett... (nm), JimBlake , Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:22:21
        Re: or maybe it's a Sonett... (nm), sonett43, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 04:22:31
        Thanks Lewis, DER, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 06:31:52
        ooops, meant to attach this, sonett43, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 04:24:27
        Was that Sonett at SOC03 Hershey?, JimBlake , Thu, 3 Feb 2005 05:42:28
        I was at hershey but not giving rides much, sonett43, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 05:46:49
- Re: Proof GM cares...., Dan , Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:40:01
  - Same platform and engine...., Mike Lynch , Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:06:19
    - With a price to match, no doubt... (n/t), ScottAG, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:40:21
- I don't suppose..., Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:02:31
  - Re: I don't suppose..., Scott Paterson , Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:12:45
  - Yep, standard...., Mike Lynch , Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:09:04
- How'd I do that?....., Mike Lynch , Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:53:37
  - I wish my Saab dealer had palm trees out front ;(, Trev, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:46:32
    - Winter then Mud then Bug then Winter, Doug in NH, Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:06:27
      - Re: Winter then Mud then Bug then Winter, RS , Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:17:32
        Rubbin' it in....It's sunny and 72 degrees....., Mike Lynch , Thu, 3 Feb 2005 11:26:08
        Re: Rubbin' it in....It's sunny and 72 degrees....., Doug/NH, Fri, 4 Feb 2005 20:13:34
  - Hey, It's Continental!!, bkoeth, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:44:24
    - No Dice...., Mike Lynch , Tue, 1 Feb 2005 21:16:46
  - wow, markP, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:54:14

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