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Replying to: scwmcan (Apr 10, 2008 7:12 am) Also, I may be wrong but didn't the one you tested have a 6 speed tranny rather the the 5 speed in the 08. With the extra gear you get a better response when taking off.
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Replying to: subienewbie2 (Apr 10, 2008 8:08 am) Yes it had the 6 speed, it was as I said very good, I haven't compared gear ratios so I don't know if you do get a better takeoff or not, but as I said reports are that the gasser takes off much better. For me the diesel is the way to go for the milage since it is available, but apparently the 2008's have a better ride, more stable and are quieter, so theoretically those who drive the 2008 should be even happier than I was. That said if you expect it to be a luxury car it will disappoint, it is what it is and if you can accept that you should be very happy, otherwise move onto something else. Scott
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Replying to: scwmcan (Apr 10, 2008 8:15 am) Honestly, I don't understand all the bashing the smart gets. No one is making anyone buy it against their will. If you don't want one, you likely have valid reasons. But these same reasons may not apply to someone else's situation. I decided against buying the one I ordered, but I don't feel the need to talk anyone out of a decision to purchase it. We need more choices like the smart, and we need more truly small cars in our midst, so that people are not so freaked out by the small size. (On the other hand, it would be ok if more people begin to be taken aback by how huge so many commuting vehicles are, often with only a driver aboard.)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 10, 2008 8:58 am)  ). As for the size of the commuter cars, I am almost ashamed to be driving my Mazda 3 to work and back by myself, I can't imagine driving something even larger, mind you I understand that many people can only have one car and it need to do everything, I just think some of these people have them as much for show as anything else. At the very least they have to take responsibility for their decision and stop crying about gas prices, they are just going to have to wait it out till they buy their next car. Scott
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Replying to: scwmcan (Apr 10, 2008 9:20 am) People can and will gladly deal with diesel engine if it gets 50-60mpg. |
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Replying to: ironmike59 (Apr 07, 2008 1:43 pm) |
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Replying to: blackgold85 (Apr 12, 2008 10:36 pm) Except that you most likely paid more for a 6 year old car with a ton on miles on it.
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Replying to: blackgold85 (Apr 12, 2008 10:36 pm)
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Replying to: ironmike59 (Apr 07, 2008 1:43 pm) People complain about the 2008 smart prices, but they are literally many thousands less than the previous model. Mercedes has not made one dime on the smart, regardless of all the previous models they sold at the equivalent of low to mid twenty thousands. These new low prices will be a real test. |
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Apr 13, 2008 6:00 am)
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