Quick quiz - Why is the key to the left of the steering wheel?

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

I knew that.

Now what I don't know, they are our pedals hinged to the floor while most cars are top hinged.

I know at least newer bmws are the same way. I rented an X3 for a while and it was just like the boxster. Even had the little click slot at the bottom. I like it, much more precise than a sloppy floppy pedal you get in your average minivan.