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#222 of 491 ....my last post was cut off, here's the rest.... by engineer al May 01, 2008 (12:53 pm)
I found that my sweetie had driven quite a ways on a flat, as the entire inside of the tire was full of shredded rubber from the sidewalls. As I have the mags instead of steel rims, they withstood this abuse with no damage (thank god) and the new one went on like a dream.   The whole snow thing? Well, we don't get snow here like we used to, and the few times we do get enough to cause issues, well thats one of the reasons I bought the Dodge. I did however try the little car out in the snow just for kicks. I didn't find it to be any better or worse than any other small car in a similar situation, but I have years of experience in driving in this type of snow, and had no problems. With a set of Blizzaks mounted on the rims, it would likely be unstoppable. The only thing you would have to watch out for would be not to high center your self on too much snow. Anything up to 4 or 5 inches would be manageable though.   Overall, I am really glad I bought this car, I love driving it, and other than the servicing issues, which I intend to solve, I am happy with my investment. I would have not bought the car if it wasn't for the diesel though. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (May 02, 2008 5:15 am) mmm1 (Jun 18, 2008 12:49 pm)
#223 of 491 Re: My Ownership Experience & Comments [engineer al] by dstrom May 02, 2008 (4:55 am)
Replying to: engineer al (May 01, 2008 12:45 pm) Thanks "engineer al" for sharing your ownership experience with us. I'm a new (two-week) owner but already share your love of the vehicle. As a car buff and an owner who lives 1 1/2 hours from my closest dealer, I plan to do my own servicing. I'm very disappointed that smart doesn't make a Service Manual available to customers. EVERY other manufacturer does! I understand that there may be some servicing info available online or in Europe. If anyone has info about this I would appreciate hearing about it. And, let's all protest to smart about the lack of Service Manual availability.   1st tant - 45.51 mpg; 2nd tank - 44.69 mpg. GREAT! Replies to this message: jhelmick (May 04, 2008 7:44 pm) dunepearl (May 05, 2008 1:04 am)
#224 of 491 Re: ....my last post was cut off, here's the rest.... [engineer al] by gregg_vw May 02, 2008 (5:15 am)
Replying to: engineer al (May 01, 2008 12:53 pm) Your experience and taking the time to share it is so much more valuable than all of us who say, "I wouldn't buy a smart because....blah, blah, blah." It's obviously a great little conveyance that fills a niche.
#225 of 491 Re: My Ownership Experience & Comments [dstrom] by jhelmick May 04, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: dstrom (May 02, 2008 4:55 am) I purchased a Smart Car in Edmonton -- I have a business there -- and my wife fell in love with the "cute car" so I brought it to Oregon for her to drive. This creates a bit of a servicing problem. Any idea whether the USA gasoline Smart Car dealers will service the Canadian diesel Smart Cars? Also, any ideas about the hassles to register a Canadian Smart Car in USA? Replies to this message: dunepearl (May 05, 2008 1:04 am)
#226 of 491 Re: My Ownership Experience & Comments [jhelmick] by dunepearl May 05, 2008 (1:04 am)
Replying to: jhelmick (May 04, 2008 7:44 pm) USA smart centers are not equipped to service the Canadian cdi. Registering one is a regulatory challenge. Less than a handful have been registered here to my knowledge. I know of a couple that were registered by "accident" in Florida, but I would think that the PNW will be very tough. Compared with the current 451 model, your 450 cdi "toy" is a much better value since it REALLY gets great mileage and will last a long time.
#227 of 491 Extended Warranty by haaseh May 12, 2008 (4:16 am)
My smart is due soon and I am wanting to find out about the extended warranty. Who issues it, smart or a thrid party? What does it cover? What is the cost? My dealer did not want to talk about all of this, merely saying we will discuss that when the car arrives! No good, I want to know now in order to decide if I want to take delivery or not. My car will be the Cabriolet without the leather package.   Thanks,   haaseh Replies to this message: dunepearl (May 12, 2008 2:14 pm)
#228 of 491 Re: Extended Warranty [haaseh] by dunepearl May 12, 2008 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: haaseh (May 12, 2008 4:16 am) be realy smart and forget about it for now. It's not a very good contract and costs you $100 EVERY time you bring the car in. You may not even decide to keep the smart beyond the two years. Why throw money away?
#229 of 491 Crash test results in by pf_flyer HOST May 14, 2008 (3:53 am)
Smart For You? Replies to this message: gregg_vw (May 14, 2008 5:10 am)
#230 of 491 Re: Crash test results in [pf_flyer] by gregg_vw May 14, 2008 (5:10 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (May 14, 2008 3:53 am) Funny. People get all concerned about the lack of safety in this car, and insist that it should never be driven on a freeway. Yet, for the driver, it is safer than an Aveo, an Accent and other much larger cars.   The truly crazy thing is no one is screaming the same way about fools riding motorcycles or even scooters, even though there is no safety there at all. Don't buy one if you don't want one, but please stop trying to foist irrational fear on everyone else. It is a safe ride for city driving, and certainly no worse in a crash than a Harley on the interstate.
#231 of 491 DEATH WISH by dmp20393 May 14, 2008 (6:00 pm)
So the smart car does well in crash tests. Great, but remember against vehicles of like size and weight. Also remember E = MC2. Since there is nothing smaller, or lighter, pray that your accident involves another smart car.   Smart car - maybe. Dumb buyer - for certain. Replies to this message: stanwict (May 16, 2008 11:59 am)

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