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#210 of 491 Re: smart Wait [gregg_vw] by stanwict Apr 22, 2008 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 18, 2008 5:46 am) My reservation was made March 10th 2007. I was contacted by my dealer the first week of March ‘08 and they said it would be here by the end of March, however, no car. The online system response: 3/26/2008 to 6/24/2008. Admittedly I was late in providing a configuration and they called me and took it over the phone!   My blue and silver passion with the comfort package will probably be an orphan when it comes in.
#211 of 491 Seems everytime I post I get a call from the dealer! by stanwict Apr 23, 2008 (1:01 pm)
Allegedly my SMART is in Baltimore and will be at the dealer any day now. Coming down to decision time. Replies to this message: dunepearl (Apr 23, 2008 3:29 pm) gregg_vw (Apr 23, 2008 5:43 pm) stanwict (Apr 24, 2008 10:55 am)
#212 of 491 Re: Seems everytime I post I get a call from the dealer! [stanwict] by dunepearl Apr 23, 2008 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: stanwict (Apr 23, 2008 1:01 pm) My most sincere advice would be to take a lengthy test drive before commiting. Make sure part of your drive is on a highway at speeds over 60mph. Then consider what you would do if you had to get somewhere and when you come out to your car it has a flat?     Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Apr 23, 2008 5:43 pm) stanwict (Apr 24, 2008 10:55 am)
#213 of 491 Re: Seems everytime I post I get a call from the dealer! [dunepearl] by gregg_vw Apr 23, 2008 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: dunepearl (Apr 23, 2008 3:29 pm) I guess we know what you would recommend.
#214 of 491 Re: Seems everytime I post I get a call from the dealer! [dunepearl] by stanwict Apr 24, 2008 (10:55 am)
Replying to: dunepearl (Apr 23, 2008 3:29 pm) Always amazes me where people with flat tires will stop so they are not to damage a rim. Ironically we have the same problem you describe with our ultra safe Volvo. You don't get a spare when you order 18" wheels on a C70!
#215 of 491 smart Observations by dstrom Apr 25, 2008 (5:02 am)
After waiting almost 12 months (current wait 18 mos.), we picked up our smart ForTwo Passion coupe a couple days ago. With gas prices of $3.55 per gallon here it couldn't have come in at a better time. So far we're very happy with it. It's everything we expected and more.    First impressions:    - Surprisingly roomy. Very comfortable. Great seats. I'd drive it on a 500 mile trip. - Somewhat choppy ride due to the short wheelbase, but not too choppy. - Stable and sure-footed, even at 75 alongside 18 wheelers, but you can tell that      it weights 1800 lbs. - Transmission and shifting is "different" and requires some getting used to and      some new skills, but once you get the hang of "paddle shifting" (my wife's      good at it), it's a lot of fun. As one person said, "It is what it is." It's NOT      an automatic, it's a manual with an automatic clutch. - Well engineered and thought out. It's pleasantly surprising in a lot of ways. - It DOES ATTRACT A LOT OF ATTENTION which could get old after awhile.   It's a second car, not a first or only. We're glad we got it and recommend it to others. Replies to this message: gostrider (Apr 25, 2008 6:29 am)
#216 of 491 Re: smart Observations [dstrom] by gostrider Apr 25, 2008 (6:29 am)
Replying to: dstrom (Apr 25, 2008 5:02 am) How do you add engine oil is it easy to get to?I noticed the filter under the back of the car easy to get to.I wpoul like to get a maintenance manual for one.I test drove one people were breaking there necks to turn and look. Thanks Randy
#217 of 491 press request by kirstie_h HOST Apr 25, 2008 (9:41 am)
A reporter would like to talk with recent buyers of the Honda Fit, Ford Focus, the Smart car and other subcompacts. Please respond to jfallonedmunds.com with your daytime contact information and a few words about your experience no later than Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Thanks, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.
#218 of 491 My reserved SMART has arrived at the dealer by stanwict Apr 26, 2008 (6:08 pm)
Got the call Friday afternoon my reserved SMART is on the lot. I still don't know if I'm going to take it or orphan it. Replies to this message: stanwict (Apr 28, 2008 11:16 am)
#219 of 491 Took delivery of our Smart Cabriolet yesterday by babaluis Apr 27, 2008 (3:59 am)
I placed my order in June 2007 and it arrived at the dealer about a week ago. I bought it with the intention of reselling it fast but now my wife loves it and we may end up keeping it. Funky transmission but you get used to it fast. Driving it in manual mode using the paddle shifters seems to work best. Auto mode is good for low speed cruising around town. Surpisingly roomy inside and very comfy seats. Decent stereo, excellent power roof system.   About the wait; while we were picking ours up another couple wandered in and bought a coupe right off of the lot. Apparently there are a lot of cancellations so if you want one now and aren't fussy about color, style or options visit your local dealer and you might find one.

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