View Poll Results: Engineering/Design Defect vs User Error
Engineering/Design Defect
5
4.17%
User Error
115
95.83%
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Engineering/Design defect vs User error???
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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It was user error, but the guy no doubt panicked. And one doesn't think clearly when panicked.
Why do Corvettes have electric/magnetic doors anyway? I can't tell that they're any better than regular mechanical ones.
Why do Corvettes have electric/magnetic doors anyway? I can't tell that they're any better than regular mechanical ones.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: El Cajon Ca.
?
Can't figure out why everyone complaining about keyless start and keyless entry and exit ever bought a C6.
I'll repeat what I said in another thread; What is so difficult about reading the Owners Manual? Also, I'll betcha more drivers are killed wrecking their Vette than die because they can't figure out how to get out. What do you think GM should have done about that?
I'll repeat what I said in another thread; What is so difficult about reading the Owners Manual? Also, I'll betcha more drivers are killed wrecking their Vette than die because they can't figure out how to get out. What do you think GM should have done about that?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Central AZ
There seems to be quite a range of opinions as to how the man and his dog died in his car and how it could have been prevented. Some say it is an engineering/design issue and others say it is the fault of the driver. I thought it would be interesting to start a poll to see where we stand. I'll start with my vote as an engineering/design defect. What say you?
I bought mine used with a manual, but one of my first questions to the seller when I discovered the pushbutton unlatch mechanism was, "What do you do if there's no power?" That question ought to occur to the dimmest newb and he ought to realize that there is an answer to it. He should seek it out.
Pilgrim
Team Owner
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From: Southern Utah
Any car is not just transportation, it is a big, fast and possibly dangerous thing. The owner has a responsibility to know how to use it, just as a gun owner is responsible for knowing how to use the gun also. It's a tragedy to have something like this happen, but there is responsibility attached to the event too...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Over there
See what I mean, put the blame on somebody else. You hit the nail on the head, people DON"T read it, said people have nobody to blame but themselves! And if you bought a vehicle without one, why didn't you request one before accepting the vehicle, it's not like the dealer doesn't have access to them, they are free online.
Edit: Let me get this straight, you are saying you are too lazy to read the instruction manual and put all of your trust that the dealer is going to tell you and show you all of the safety features in the vehicle? Last time I checked the dealers #1 priority is making money and not every salesman on the floor is not 100% knowledgeable about all of the cars on the lot thats for sure!
Edit: Let me get this straight, you are saying you are too lazy to read the instruction manual and put all of your trust that the dealer is going to tell you and show you all of the safety features in the vehicle? Last time I checked the dealers #1 priority is making money and not every salesman on the floor is not 100% knowledgeable about all of the cars on the lot thats for sure!
User error 100%
Team Owner
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From: Southern Utah
I go through threads here and choose the ones that interest me. I don't think that I would have time to go through the ones that do not interest me and post in them that they don't interest me. I figure that it's just easier to ignore the ones that don't interest me. Also, I figure that no one here on the forum cares whether a particular thread interests me or not, so I don't tell them so.
Race Director
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From: T-Town WA
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I go through threads here and choose the ones that interest me. I don't think that I would have time to go through the ones that do not interest me and post in them that they don't interest me. I figure that it's just easier to ignore the ones that don't interest me. Also, I figure that no one here on the forum cares whether a particular thread interests me or not, so I don't tell them so.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: El Cajon Ca.
Hold on just a minute!
I'm 75 and don't drool yet. I spend more time in my Corvette than I do on the porch. I've only had it one year and 4 months. It's my first one and I plan on enjoying it for a few more years. 
I can't figure out if you're making fun of us old folks or are a grouchy old man too!
Last edited by Batman75; Jun 19, 2015 at 01:29 PM.
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Just kidding, Batman! I'm but a mere child of 70.
My dad never sat on the porch either...always said to keep active. He passed at 96+!
So, hang on for the ride, Batman...gonna be fun.
My dad never sat on the porch either...always said to keep active. He passed at 96+!
So, hang on for the ride, Batman...gonna be fun.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: El Cajon Ca.
I figured you were. Especially after reading the part about squirting people shuffling by with their walkers.
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Team Owner
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From: Southern Utah
Le Mans Master
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From: Over there
Race Director
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Yup...damn neighbor kids just gonna ruin my lawn! 
I think we have a winner, here, folks!
And see, clive...this is why I sometimes look at threads in which I have no interest. Ya just meet some nice folks!
I think we have a winner, here, folks!
And see, clive...this is why I sometimes look at threads in which I have no interest. Ya just meet some nice folks!
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24