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#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)
#1052 of 1094 Re: Smart Drivers [coopergt] by kernick May 09, 2008 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: coopergt (May 09, 2008 11:21 am) My idea of a small car is a good-quality AC Cobra kit. Now that would put smiles on my face and everyone else.   If I could have one TV/movie car, it would be the Muenster-mobile.   Not be caught dead in - most cars are decent theses days; but anything that reminds me of the Dodge Omni & Plymouth Horizons, and K-cars.
#1053 of 1094 Big Dumb Trucks by 94accord_lover May 09, 2008 (8:39 pm)
Probably wouldn't be caught dead in any pickup truck with a lift kit. To me that just screams "Look at me! I have a really big truck because I'm compensating for a small (fill in the blank) . As the owner of a mid 90's Accord, I hate being stuck in traffic with one of those monstrosities near me, makes me feel unsafe, and the drivers of those trucks usually don't care to obey basic traffic laws . That's probably one vehicle I'd never be in.
#1054 of 1094 Decided ti throw in y 2 cents by ardaproes May 10, 2008 (2:55 pm)
1. Pontiak Aztek (somebody was smoking something while drawing) 2. New gen Ford Focus 3. New gen Saturn Vue 4. Previous gen Huyndai Accent (or all prev gens) 5. Ford Taurus (Previous gen) 6. Toyota Camry (all gens without the ground effects) 7. Toyota Corolla (prev gen excluding S) 8. Lincoln Navigator (new gen) 9. Hummer H2,H3 10. All lifted GM trucks 11. Geo Metro 12. New Toyota Matrix 13. VW beetle i think i will stop here for now

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