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#170 of 491 A reminder by pf_flyer HOST Mar 30, 2008 (11:33 am)
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#172 of 491 smart ForTwo Safety by dstrom Mar 31, 2008 (12:10 pm)
Is the smart FortTwo safe? Check out the actual tests (be sure to view the "films") on the European equivalent of the NHTSA web site at:   http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007/303.aspx Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Mar 31, 2008 2:16 pm)
#173 of 491 Re: smart ForTwo Safety [dstrom] by gregg_vw Mar 31, 2008 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: dstrom (Mar 31, 2008 12:10 pm) Looks like it did pretty well, considering how small it is. Marked down because of marginal pedestirian protection (lots of cars have that). I also think that was the previous version, not the 2008.
#174 of 491 Pros & Cons of the ForTwo by bobndebi Apr 05, 2008 (7:41 am)
Hi Every1 - I'm brand new here this morning. I had never seen or heard about the Smart Fortwo car B4 and I think they’re pretty neat. Sorry to make what was suppose to be just a short, quick question so long (appreciate ur patience!). I’m actually thinking of getting one, especially since I really don’t see the gas prices coming down in the foreseeable future anyway. I’d like to know what you think of them. Any comments and/or suggestions anyone offers will be appreciated.   Also, on some of the other posts I've read, I hear (see?) people saying they put down their $99 deposit and then have to wait a year to get the actual car. Is that still valid? Doesn't the dealer in Lindon (? I think) have any in yet? Or, is it because you have to special order to get the exact one you want - kinda "made to order"? Thanks People (well, I'm sure most of you are anyway!! LOL) Bob Replies to this message: subienewbie2 (Apr 05, 2008 8:12 am) sbonhartwell (Apr 05, 2008 10:15 am) kinkyangel (Apr 06, 2008 3:16 pm)
#175 of 491 Re: Pros & Cons of the ForTwo [bobndebi] by subienewbie2 Apr 05, 2008 (8:12 am)
Replying to: bobndebi (Apr 05, 2008 7:41 am) They are pretty cool. Mine will to at the deal in Chicago in the next 2 to 3 weeks.   Unfortunately I will not be able to take delivery, if your interested in in mine let me know.
#176 of 491 Re: Pros & Cons of the ForTwo [bobndebi] by sbonhartwell Apr 05, 2008 (10:15 am)
Replying to: bobndebi (Apr 05, 2008 7:41 am) Make sure you read the statements pretty throughly to avoid surprises. Great car but some shortcomings.   Upstatei
#177 of 491 2nd happiest day in my life by dunepearl Apr 05, 2008 (11:02 am)
Like the proverbial boat owner, I reached euphoria when someone purchased my pre-owned smart the other day. What a wake up in a few hundred miles to find "some" of its shortcomings.
#178 of 491 Re: Pros & Cons of the ForTwo [bobndebi] by kinkyangel Apr 06, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: bobndebi (Apr 05, 2008 7:41 am) 1. Lack of dealerships. Only 74 dealerships throughout the US. Many in places like southern CA but then many other states with no dealership. This means long drives to pick it up or have it serviced. {dealer map on smartusa.com}   2. 2 year/24 month warranty. The WORST in the US.   3. Instead of 60 mpg or more the US model at best gets in the 40's but many users are reporting 30's. {At least one owner in San Diego is getting 20's.}   4. Some owners with the first year 08 models are having problems with gear shifts breaking. {See #1 about lack of dealers.}{smartcarofamerica.com}   5. Poor safety ratings. 3 star rollover. 3 star passenger side crash. {safecar.gov.}   6. Wait times as long as 2 years in some area's. Though one can be readily purchased on eBay.com for anyone willing to pay a premium for a slightly used one. {Buyers remorse or some buyers looking to flip and make a quick buck? Either way congesting the system for those who want one and waiting on the reservation lists.}   7. People who made reservations later than others getting theirs sooner thus causing discontent among some with longer wait times.   8. Dealers putting as much as $2K or more in aftermarket items to make money for the ones not claimed by original reservation holders. Then selling to anyone who walks in and can afford it thus circumventing the ordering and waiting process all together.   It is a novelty item for many. Some purchasing it just for the wow factor and attention. That same curiosity has drivers of other vehicles taking pictures while driving on the highway of the smart cars. It's cute so it gets one star for that.   It is decent on gas. It is small and can fit in smaller spaces than many other sedans. It's good for a commuter car but with only 2 seats it certainly is not a practical family car. Without cruise control it's not practical for long distance driving.
#179 of 491 Happy I sold mine by dunepearl Apr 06, 2008 (4:39 pm)
At best, once the newness wears off, they will sell but approx 24K units per year. Once the Toyota IQ hits our shores, smart is toast. If the VW hybrid diesel comes here, they're both toast.   Yeah, I sold mine on eBay but at even cost. 6 months from now there will be a profusion of them for sale on eBay.     Replies to this message: scwmcan (Apr 07, 2008 9:08 am) dunepearl (Apr 07, 2008 3:25 pm) scwmcan (Apr 08, 2008 3:54 am) gregg_vw (Apr 07, 2008 9:47 am)

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