Traveler Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 It might be that a lot of the popularity that surrounds the usage of rotary headlight switches is for automatic headlights. While both my vehicles have rotary switches, only the car has auto sensor headlights. Usually I keep my in auto mode and only have to manually switch them on when its raining through a light grey cloud cover. I'm not sure you can get auto headlights with a pull-out knob and a lot of cars use auto lights now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 It might be that a lot of the popularity that surrounds the usage of rotary headlight switches is for automatic headlights. While both my vehicles have rotary switches, only the car has auto sensor headlights. Usually I keep my in auto mode and only have to manually switch them on when its raining through a light grey cloud cover. I'm not sure you can get auto headlights with a pull-out knob and a lot of cars use auto lights now. I know when we had our 89 crown vic, it had auto lights and a pull out knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Well, I know auto headlights have been around for some time. Maybe its just that rotary switches are just the primary means to deliver it these days. I wonder if there are any automobiles that do have the pull knobs with auto lights today? One other thing about pull out knobs is the ever so slightest chance of accidently bumping the headlights off. I almost want to think I did that by accident years ago. Maybe rotary is just more idiot-proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Well, I know auto headlights have been around for some time. Maybe its just that rotary switches are just the primary means to deliver it these days. I wonder if there are any automobiles that do have the pull knobs with auto lights today? One other thing about pull out knobs is the ever so slightest chance of accidently bumping the headlights off. I almost want to think I did that by accident years ago. Maybe rotary is just more idiot-proof. In the tiny Neon that my dad uses as a daily driver (why?) I always hit the knob and out goes the lights. I am 6'1" though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnFan Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 They are a better company with more exciting products. Can you blame me? http://www.gminsidenews.com/ or http://www.theGMsource.com/ (<- I am sure you have seen the link before) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 http://www.gminsidenews.com/ or http://www.theGMsource.com/ (<- I am sure you have seen the link before) I have seen them both. I don't need your help with the interweb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Ford needs to find out where the 1 to 1 1/2 million former owners were from up to 8 yrs ago and find out why they are not still buyers of Ford products. They're bankrupt from paying their gas bills, and will never afford a new car again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 The way the standard of living continues to rise, there's a lot of truth in that. Fewer and fewer people will be able to afford higher priced cars. I imagine a lot of folks are struggling month to month that weren't 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewq4b Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 It might be that a lot of the popularity that surrounds the usage of rotary headlight switches is for automatic headlights. While both my vehicles have rotary switches, only the car has auto sensor headlights. Usually I keep my in auto mode and only have to manually switch them on when its raining through a light grey cloud cover. I'm not sure you can get auto headlights with a pull-out knob and a lot of cars use auto lights now. Sorry Traveller Ford has had auto headlights and Auto dimming head lights since the 1960's It is not new tech and is 40 years old of course all the old cars had pull out head light swtiches. And to be honest I prefer them over the rotary ones. I find they are just easier to operate especially the dash dimming instead of some chinzy plastic wheel under the Head light switch. Also the Auto head lights on the pull out swtich has an adustable timer to shut them off after vehicle shut down. Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I acknowledged that they had been around for some time in an earlier post, but the time in which the option has been offered is a moot point. I personally, have no problem conforming to the two-switch set-up in my own vehicle. Granted, if you do a lot of vehicle renting I could see the various placements as being a problem. You simply become accustom to how your own car or truck works. I've had both over the years and it makes little difference to me. That's just my .02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnFan Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I have seen them both. I don't need your help with the interweb. Allow me to clarify, I meant move there/leave/get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Allow me to clarify, I meant move there/leave/get out. some people need it deliver to the head with a stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemiman Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 " So what a proper sedan?, is really up to the buyers, not 'bring back the good ol' days' fans. Funny how just about every thread here at BON brings out the same arguments. 630, you're right, it is up to the customer. I think 99% of the folks here want Ford to produce product that will be successful. Problem is we don't always agree on the solution. There are many schools of thought on "proper sedan design", (or any other vehicle for that matter). For simpicitys sake, I'll use just two manufactures: BMW & Audi Both make pretty good cars that appeal to many folks and command a high profit for the maker. However the design philosophies are very different. Ford has seemingly used the Audi model for recent vehicle design & even styling in some cases. So... Those of us who adhere to the BMW philosophy are probably a little more critical of Ford's current direction. To those who favor the Audi model, things couldn't be better. I know there are more examples than these two manufacturers, but I think this somewhat describes why folks here at BON are so polarized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizuce Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Hey Traveler, hopefully you meant to say cost of living. Standard of living rising is a very good thing obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 some people need it deliver to the head with a stick Is that English? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Hey Traveler, hopefully you meant to say cost of living. Standard of living rising is a very good thing obviously. Whoops. Yeah, that was a slip of the...thumb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) Is that English? Yes kinda like this... Edited October 31, 2007 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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