IMO:  Plug-n-play v. Turnkey

Cheers, 

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of mark drillock
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 3:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy

The term has different meanings depending on context. In the aftermarket engine business it is very common to sell "turn key" engine packages.
They are fully assembled, on a pallet, ready to ship and install, and that is said right up front. Just google on the term "turnkey engine"
and see the many companies offering "turn key" that still have to be installed. Like these below, from well known automotive suppliers.

http://cbperformance.com/turnkeys.asp

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-19210009

Mark

Dave Mcneely wrote:
> Good grief.  Where did the term "turn key" job come from?  From a job 
> being complete to the point that the customer can simply turn the key 
> and get on with life.  Applies to houses, vehicles, who knows what.  
> But it does apply to a situation as Ben described and as I just did.  
> There is no point in trying to make it less.  Anyone who does, is not 
> adhering to the meaning.  mcneely
>
> ---- Rob<becida@COMCAST.NET>  wrote:
>> At  5/24/2012 06:13 PM, Ben T wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Once upon a time, a local shop did offer such services. I would 
>>> drive/tow a Vanagon in with a Wasserboxer. A few days later, I would 
>>> go over and settle my bill. Hop in the cab and drive away. Now 
>>> that's "turn key". You turn the key in the ignition and go.
>>...............