Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 15:03:56 -0500 From: Steven Stern <ssternnopsamcop.net> Subject: Re: HUGE key & remote for '00 9-5
The 2001 Saab will have a new, smaller remote. '99 and '00 owners will be able to get the new size remotes, but my dealer doesn't know the pricing yet. On Wed, 26 Jul 2000 22:31:48 GMT,, "RonM" <mehrnopsamatlantic.net> wrote: >I just got my first Saab, a '00 2.3T 9-5 wagon. The car is a joy to drive >and very pleasing to the eye. > >But, what's with the huge remote and large key? I know that the key contains >a computer chip for security purposes, but it is still way to fat. You know >something is wrong when the dealer hands you the key and remote and the two >are joined with zip-ties because they can't get the key on the splitring >keychain. A very cheesy way to present keys to a new luxury car owner. > >The remote and key combined are larger than all the other keys I have >combined. How are us guys supposed to put that in our pocket. Women have the >advantage here with pocketbooks. > >Anyone know of any alternatives? Thanks in advance! > >PS - I really do love the car. Just looking for a solution to my one major >complaint. > Steven Stern ChicagoGSB Computing Services http://gsbwww.uchicago.edu/computing