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#196 of 491 Re: My smart test drive [gregg_vw] by scwmcan Apr 10, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 10, 2008 8:58 am) Yes as I said in my review, if worst comes to worst and I have to wait a little bit, hopefully the diesel of the new version will be out and then I would have to seriously consider one of those, the only thing that would hold me back from getting the 2008 is the lack of a diesel (and I didn't want to try on in case it was that much better ). 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 Replies to this message: plekto (Apr 11, 2008 2:24 pm)
#197 of 491 Re: My smart test drive [scwmcan] by plekto Apr 11, 2008 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: scwmcan (Apr 10, 2008 9:20 am) It needs a manual gearbox and a diesel engine. Badly. People can and will gladly deal with diesel engine if it gets 50-60mpg.
#198 of 491 Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [ironmike59] by blackgold85 Apr 12, 2008 (10:36 pm)
Replying to: ironmike59 (Apr 07, 2008 1:43 pm) I am superprized that no one mentions the Honda Insight . I got tired of waiting for my Smart and-- then told it would be 6 MORE months--so I bought a 2002 Honda insight auto. and it has averaged 54mpg over the last 3500 miles of mixed driving both interstate and city. I drove a Smart and it seemed more comfortable, but I didn't want to wait to get some economy in my driving. I can highly recommend the Insight if you want top economy. Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Apr 13, 2008 6:00 am) blackgold85 (Apr 13, 2008 8:42 pm) snakeweasel (Apr 14, 2008 4:15 am) gregg_vw (Apr 13, 2008 5:20 pm) blackgold85 (Apr 13, 2008 9:06 pm)
#199 of 491 Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [blackgold85] by snakeweasel Apr 13, 2008 (6:00 am)
Replying to: blackgold85 (Apr 12, 2008 10:36 pm) I can highly recommend the Insight if you want top economy. Except that you most likely paid more for a 6 year old car with a ton on miles on it. Replies to this message: blackgold85 (Apr 13, 2008 8:42 pm) snakeweasel (Apr 14, 2008 4:15 am)
#200 of 491 Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [blackgold85] by gregg_vw Apr 13, 2008 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: blackgold85 (Apr 12, 2008 10:36 pm) That's another option. But the Insight is not available new, and though it gets great mileage, it is a longer car than the smart, but offers no more interior room. A new Insight is needed. Meanwhile, the smart is here. Replies to this message: blackgold85 (Apr 13, 2008 9:06 pm)
#201 of 491 Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [ironmike59] by gregg_vw Apr 13, 2008 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: ironmike59 (Apr 07, 2008 1:43 pm) The ZAP Smart Fortwo was even smaller, slower, less comfortable and quite a bit more expensive than the current FourTwo. I don't know how they sell a used 2006 smart when the 2008 costs considerably less than the money that has to be asked for a 2006. 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.
#202 of 491 Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [snakeweasel] by blackgold85 Apr 13, 2008 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: snakeweasel (Apr 13, 2008 6:00 am) My 2202 Insight has 62000 miles and cost $9000----Half the price of the new convertible smart I ordered. Has a new battery pack with 8 year/80,000 mile warranty--and a SMOOTH automatic transmission Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Apr 14, 2008 4:15 am)
#203 of 491 Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [gregg_vw] by blackgold85 Apr 13, 2008 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 13, 2008 5:20 pm) The Smart is NOT here--it is over a year away to anyone who wants one. I ordered one in Jan08 and have an anticipiated delivery of june 09! By then, there will probably be other choices in a mini economy car
#204 of 491 Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [blackgold85] by snakeweasel Apr 14, 2008 (4:15 am)
Replying to: blackgold85 (Apr 13, 2008 8:42 pm) Well one thing is that 02 Insights go for a bit more than that, But you still have a 6 year old car with a ton of miles on it. Not the best way to go.
#205 of 491 smart Wait by dstrom Apr 18, 2008 (5:16 am)
smart USA claims that they are building and delivering ForTwos in the order that customers made their $99 deposits. I made my deposit on May 9, 2007, configured it (added accessories) on March 14, 2008, and my current "Delivery Date Estimator" shows "3/21/2008 to 6/19/2008". How does that compare to others, both those who've received their cars and those still waiting? Thanks. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Apr 18, 2008 5:46 am) stanwict (Apr 22, 2008 5:09 pm) subienewbie2 (Apr 18, 2008 6:14 am) gregg_vw (Apr 18, 2008 7:14 am)

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