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#1042 of 1094 Re: Not A Smart Choice (snakeweasel) [hpmctorque] by nwng May 09, 2008 (7:06 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (May 09, 2008 5:32 am) Has the production quotas been sold out for 2008? With gas prices getting higher everyday, I think more and more people are rethinking their vehicle purchase from the standpoint of "want" to "need". Replies to this message: bumpy (May 09, 2008 7:26 am)
#1043 of 1094 Re: Not A Smart Choice (snakeweasel) [hpmctorque] by bumpy May 09, 2008 (7:19 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (May 09, 2008 5:32 am) It'll be interesting to see how the Smart retains its value   That will be interesting to see, as they may not even be done with the current order backlog by January 2010, never mind whoever else signs up in the next 18 months.
#1044 of 1094 Re: Not A Smart Choice (snakeweasel) [nwng] by bumpy May 09, 2008 (7:26 am)
Replying to: nwng (May 09, 2008 7:06 am) Yep, 2008 was sold out a year ago, and 2009 is in all likelihood also spoken for by now. I signed up for the dealer waitlist and I was something like 79th in line two weeks after they opened.
#1045 of 1094 It will never happen... by lemko May 09, 2008 (7:36 am)
...but it would be something to see a city street scene where all the vehicles are Smarts, Minis, Aveos, Fits, and Yarises. Heck, throw in a few Honda 600s for a retro touch. Replies to this message: mattandi (May 09, 2008 7:54 am) steelydan (May 09, 2008 9:12 am) nwng (May 14, 2008 12:46 pm)
#1046 of 1094 Re: It will never happen... [lemko] by mattandi May 09, 2008 (7:54 am)
Replying to: lemko (May 09, 2008 7:36 am) Certainly not those specific models probably, but just go to most any city in just about any part of the world outside North America, and you'll get a taste of that street scene. Some place it is even more different. I remember being surprised at all the bicycles in some places.   FWIW - I like the Smart, but if I were dead, I hope no one catches me driving one.
#1047 of 1094 Re: It will never happen... [lemko] by steelydan May 09, 2008 (9:12 am)
Replying to: lemko (May 09, 2008 7:36 am) Speaking of a retro touch, how about the Renault LeCar with that roll-back canvas sunroof ? That car was ungainly , but it looked funky fun as only the French can do. I'm sure the problem with that car had to with frequent visits to Le Garage.........
#1048 of 1094 Re: Not A Smart Choice [hpmctorque] by stovebolter May 09, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (May 09, 2008 3:36 am) While price and fuel economy of the Smart don't set it apart from cars like the Aveo, Accent, Yaris, etc., there is one other factor that does, particularly in a city - the car's footprint. The Smart can park almost anywhere - heck, you can put two in a one car garage. That's a huge deal in a city driving/parking environment.   That said, anywhere outside of a tight parking situation you're absolutely right - the Smart is selling more on image than economics. Replies to this message: steve_ (May 09, 2008 10:55 am)
#1049 of 1094 Re: LeCar (steelydan) by hpmctorque May 09, 2008 (10:20 am)
"...the problem with that car had to with frequent visits to Le Garage."   Clever play on words! Unfortunately, it's true from what I've heard. Too bad, because the Renault 5 (LeCar in the U.S.) was fuel and space efficient, rode well for a small car, and in its quirky way, was cute
#1050 of 1094 Re: Not A Smart Choice [stovebolter] by steve_ HOST May 09, 2008 (10:55 am)
Replying to: stovebolter (May 09, 2008 10:12 am) I guess this is a good time to plug the long term test blog:   Long-Term Test: 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe
#1051 of 1094 Smart Drivers by coopergt May 09, 2008 (11:21 am)
Ok so like the Mini, image is big part of buying a Smart car. I get more smiles than in my Real Mini Cooper (original one). it is not only a good car, it adds so much to a chearful day, at least it sure chears up every driver, from Ducatti 996 on the freeway to macho ford f250 drivers. Replies to this message: kernick (May 09, 2008 1:11 pm)

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