yup, i've had the same problem:
while the starter is electric -- e.g., you don't actually have to HOLD the key over for it to fire up -- you *DO* have to "hold" it for at LEAST a 1/4-1/2 second or so. In other words, just "tapping" it over seems to be insufficient.
At least, that's been my experience with it.
FWIW, i also checked in with the dealer as i noticed this problem shortly after getting the car back in aug 2004 ... they too confirmed that there is nothing wrong.
hope this helps,
--marc 
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MARC/CROSVS | UCLA Bruin, B.A. Econ, Aug 2004 | J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, May 2008 -- MEMBER: California State Bar, December 4, 2008
2005 BMW 645 Cabrio | Black Sapphire Metallic, Ti trim | 6AT | fully loaded sans HUD
2000 Ford Mustang V6 | laser red on tan | 5-spd | track-prepped
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