- #332 of 491
-
Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [dakota29803]
by swtnlovabl
-
Sep 05, 2008 (9:33 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: dakota29803 (Sep 05, 2008 5:35 am)
once again I have a european 2005 shipped here from europe, its is NOT the same car that is coming to the US with a mitsubishi engine, the ratings on 2005 are AWESOME !!
http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/reviews/marc_lachapelle/article.aspx?cp-documen- tid=635923
|
- #333 of 491
-
Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [swtnlovabl]
by plekto
-
Sep 05, 2008 (5:21 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: swtnlovabl (Sep 05, 2008 9:33 am)
Not surprising, since highway MPG is directly related to the engine's displacement(you only need ~35hp to overcome air resistance, IIRC - the rest is there for hills and so on), since the engines are mostly idling/using as little fuel as possible.
|
- #334 of 491
-
Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [priggly]
by dakota29803
-
Sep 07, 2008 (8:48 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: priggly (Sep 02, 2008 12:51 pm)
I can state for a fact that some of the information in this list is inaccurate. I have one of the first 300 Kia Rondos sold in the US and it has side airbags. the list says w/oSAB and is therefore wrong.
|
- #335 of 491
-
Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [dakota29803]
by priggly
-
Sep 07, 2008 (2:06 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: dakota29803 (Sep 07, 2008 8:48 am)
Did all of the Kia Rondos sold in the US have SAB?
The list overall presents the single best evaluation of the overall safety of vehicles. It takes into consideration the results of both NHTSA and IIHS data along with other variables.
|
- #336 of 491
-
Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [priggly]
by dakota29803
-
Sep 07, 2008 (2:20 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: priggly (Sep 07, 2008 2:06 pm)
Yes!
|
- #337 of 491
-
Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [dakota29803]
by priggly
-
Sep 07, 2008 (4:11 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: dakota29803 (Sep 07, 2008 2:20 pm)
Occasional variations or errors aside, the list overall still presents the single best evaluation of the overall safety of vehicles. As I said, it takes into consideration the results of both NHTSA and IIHS data along with other variables.
|
- #338 of 491
-
Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [priggly]
by scwmcan
-
Sep 08, 2008 (2:12 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: priggly (Sep 07, 2008 4:11 pm)
I think it is the other variables that may take this from a scientific conclusion to an opinion of one group (or individual) they have no tests of their own they just arbitrarily pick a percentage to weigh the data by, generally putting a lot of emphasis on weight and other variables besides the crash test data. For example there is no reason for the 2007 and 2008 smart for two to have different results, they are exactly the same car. In any case I understand that you put a lot of faith on this data and that is fine, you have stated your position and I think everyone gets that you and this organization think that the smart is the most unsafe car on the road, fine, now move on, others have differing criteria when purchasing their car, let them decide for themselves if this data is relevant to their decision or not, and please stop posting the same thing time and time again.
|
- #339 of 491
-
Where can I buy a Smart Car?
by fireant7141
-
Oct 02, 2008 (10:21 am)
-
|
|
I'am in IN. and I can't seem to find a Dealer. Can anyone help me?
|
- #340 of 491
-
Re: Where can I buy a Smart Car? [fireant7141]
by snakeweasel
-
Oct 02, 2008 (2:16 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: fireant7141 (Oct 02, 2008 10:21 am)
Where in IN? I know of two in the Chicago area but it will be a ride even if your are in NW IN.
Go to the Smart website they have a dealer locator. Just remember that these cars are being sold only in larger metro areas so if your out in the country you may have a drive to find a dealer.
|
- #341 of 491
-
Re: Where can I buy a Smart Car? [fireant7141]
by priggly
-
Oct 06, 2008 (9:48 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: fireant7141 (Oct 02, 2008 10:21 am)
There is all of one (1) dealer in Indiana, in Indianapolis!
http://www.smartusa.com/smart-usa-find-a-dealer.aspx
OTOH, Chevy has 129 dealers in Indiana, more than "Smart" has in the entire country! Get yourself an Aveo which is safer, faster and better in every way. Besides, it's a REAL car!
http://www.internetautoguide.com/car-dealers/19-int/chevrolet/indiana/index.html- -
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Hatchbacks 
