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Replying to: huzzah (Jul 16, 2006 12:39 pm) Now 8,930 Euros comes out to be 11,283.52 USD. as of 2006.07.16 21:59:20 UTC. |
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I think it would be a very nice commuter/second car when you only need space for 2. I do have some concerns (rational or irrational) about whether the thing would be safe being crashed into the crowd of Suburbans, Yukons, Expeditions, and Escalades that are in and around Nashville. 55 MPG (on a diesel) while being a non-hybrid is very appealing to me. 
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 16, 2006 6:55 pm) They had window stickers like a normal car. One was $24,999 and the Turbo was $27,999 I suspect it is because a company like Zap in California has to convert the cars to US certification. Too much for my blood. Give me an old Geo Metro with 48 mpg on the highway. My '91 Ford Probe with 172,000 miles still gets 36 on the highway and 28 around town if I baby it. Jack |
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Replying to: orbit9090 (Jul 22, 2006 12:45 pm)
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Jul 22, 2006 1:05 pm)
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Replying to: orbit9090 (Jul 23, 2006 6:28 pm) |
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Has anyone actually imported a Smart ForTwo from Canada? Since Canada uses the same emission standards and similar safety standards, this should not be that difficult. If anyone has done this, would you share your experience(s)? Canadian cars should be of great interest if you want a diesel. Also, since this car has been sold in Canada for several years, there are used vehicles available. I notice that a French company is offering Smart ForTwo's (the 'Passion', as I recall) for auction on eBay. They indicate that they will provide a US-sufficient letter of compliance from the maker. They are clearly aiming their sales at the US market. Any thoughts?
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Replying to: trainhead2000 (Jul 27, 2006 12:05 pm) I'll file that under "I will believe that when I see that". Yeah they can give a letter of compliance, but that doesn't mean it will pass U.S. standards and/or inspections. I would hate to spend all that money only for it not to be able to get through customs or certified for road use here. |
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ZapCar sell a modified Smart ForTwo to American buyers who are deeply interested? They charge a severe premium, but when it arrives it will be street legal. This is all moot. Smart's coming to the US in 2008 anyways, so unless you're desperate for a Smart right now, then you might as well wait. |
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