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Replying to: scwmcan (Mar 24, 2008 6:27 am) Good link, They did in fact mention the 2006 Traction test that I linked to and I believe it's the same one. I was unaware that it failed the Moose test, so much for autocross. Also they didn't spend much time discussing how good it was in the snow, not considering the articles title. I figure it this way, if it was good in the snow they'd be very happy to discuss it at length and not just a few lines. Overall they panned the car and while it might actually be a good little car. I think until owners are posting about their own experiences in the snow there isn't any way to be certain if it's good or not. I hope if you get one it's good in the snow. 
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Just for fun, the first one the snow is like our unplowed roads up here where I am but with hills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ87pJpz4Ik&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HMmixk35kg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8POixMxNVdU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCiSSuqSgb8&feature=related Oh and whatever you do, don't try a J-Turn in a SmartQ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uOoMVlTd1g&feature=related
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Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 24, 2008 11:17 am) I hope all the curent owners will be happy with them in the snow (though I hope they don't need to find out this year, we've had enough already ). Scott
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Replying to: scwmcan (Mar 24, 2008 11:34 am) Hey Youtube had only so many videos of Smarts in the snow. It's just for fun anyway. If someone would decide on buying a car based on stuff like that alone they're crazy.  Also my Civic has gone up hills like the first video with no snows but it wasn't fun or quick. With snows, no drama. You are so lucky to be able to buy a diesel version, not here in the US tho.  I think as a good weather car it would be ok. Nasty weather is a problem for most cars.
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Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 24, 2008 11:41 am) I know I am lucky to be able to choose a diesel (even if it is used and not new, no new diesels up here either). I still think that smart should have sped up the introduction of other power plants for the US, so they would be available at launch, I am afraid that people will buy them because they think they are great on gas, and after they find out they aren't as efficient as they look like they should be will give up on the cars altogether, I think smart may not be so smart in this case (I think people would have rather bought a smart with 60 mpg capabilities than 40 is what I mean). They only have one chance to make a first impression after all. Scott
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Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 24, 2008 11:17 am) |
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Replying to: scwmcan (Mar 24, 2008 12:34 pm) I still think that smart should have sped up the introduction of other power plants for the US, so they would be available at launch, I am afraid that people will buy them because they think they are great on gas, and after they find out they aren't as efficient as they look like they should be will give up on the cars altogether, I think the car will be a hit just like the Plymouth Prowler was.  Once everyone has a cut and cheap convertible that wants one sales will plummet. Now if you really want to see something cool, that gets 100mpg and makes more sense than a Smart this is it! http://www.flytheroad.com/ They have some cool videos on there and to be honest if this thing is available this summer i will most likely buy one. The Smart is like $16K and gets mediocre economy the Venture gets 100mpg and is just as practical and looks way more fun! Plus 0-60mph is 7 seconds. hard to beat that. I hope the smart succeeds, but I think it will need some changes/updates to the tranny and maybe the diesel option.
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Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 24, 2008 9:44 pm) As for the smart I agree with the current gas engine that it could be like the prowler, that is why I said they should have had a different power package available at launch, they apparently have prototypes of hybrid, and all electric version as well as the diesel, at least one of these should hav been offered at launch in addition to the gas engine, I think it would have made a better long term bussiness case that way. Scott
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Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 24, 2008 9:44 pm) The Venture will also be more expensive and therefore competing with other hybrids that may not get as good mileage, but do offer other amenities it doesn't (like room). The other big factor for some people will be that the Venture is something like three feet longer than the smart (negating some of the park anywhere factor), but offers no more passenger carrying capacity. Plus that passenger has to ride in the back. But it is another choice and choice is good. |
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| ...Smart on the road in the Boston area. It was covered with vinyl graphics for a local HVAC supplier. Big guy was driving it and was easily keeping up with 70 mph traffic. | |
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