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Re: We have one.. [cburn85]
by kelly1st
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Jun 15, 2009 (5:05 am)
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Replying to: cburn85 (Jun 14, 2009 2:12 pm)
I just re-read your post and I should mention the handling in the snow. I reside in Mass. I couldn't wait for the first snow fall to test the Smart and see how it did in the snow. First snow fall I took it out to an open parking lot and put it into every possible slide I could and did all I could to fish tale it. The more I tried at high speeds it just did verry slight slides and then corrected itself as if it didn't want to slide. I finely realized why and it is due to the light weight of the Smart compared to a bigger car such as my Chevy Impala. I drove the Impala like I did the Smart I could have gotten it into a 360 turn around but the Smart slid very littel. It sildes but with no pressure to the gas of the brake it just corrects itself as the ABF does it's job for you! It drove good over the snow minus snow tire's. With snow tires no issue at all in heavy snow or even ice for that matter. Same with any car when it comes to both snow and Ice, drive with caution but more importantly watch out for the other drivers who think they can ignore safety when it comes to snow and ice or worse yet those who think because htey have a four wheel drive they can do 50 and 60 in snow. All that means is you got more ways to wreck then with just a two wheel drive. In answer to your question, the Smart does fine in snow. Better actually since with the Smart you can heat up your seats in the winter and that makes for a toasty warm drive!!
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Re: We have one.. [kelly1st]
by dmathews3
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Jun 15, 2009 (11:28 am)
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Replying to: kelly1st (Jun 15, 2009 5:05 am)
Doesn't the Smart have stability control? If so, that may be one reason why it didn't slide much.
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Re: We have one.. [kelly1st]
by cburn85
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Jun 15, 2009 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: kelly1st (Jun 15, 2009 5:05 am)
Fantastic information and all good news to me. As soon as I pull enough together for a downpayment I'm going to make my way to a dealership, or rather the only dealership with them here in Oklahoma. My last hurdle is just going to be getting used to all the attention I'm going to get. These things probably gets stares and comments in the big cities, but here in Oklahoma I have yet to see a single smart on the road so I know I'll turn heads.
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Re: We have one.. [cburn85]
by gregg_vw
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Jun 15, 2009 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: cburn85 (Jun 15, 2009 12:14 pm)
aww, you probably already turn heads.
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premium
by kneisl1
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Jun 21, 2009 (11:45 am)
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I cant get past the requirement for premium gas. Effectively cuts the mileage by 10-20%. No diesel?
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Re: premium [kneisl1]
by stout7735
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Jun 21, 2009 (10:52 pm)
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Replying to: kneisl1 (Jun 21, 2009 11:45 am)
Handle it, cheapskate... 
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Yaris
by kneisl1
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Jun 22, 2009 (10:43 am)
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My new Yaris will handle it very well indeed! The same mileage, the same price, room for four, and does it all on regular!
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Re: Yaris [kneisl1]
by stout7735
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Jun 22, 2009 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: kneisl1 (Jun 22, 2009 10:43 am)
However, your Yaris does not have a high performance engine,asymetrical tires,transparent roof,automatic air,paddle shifters,leather steering wheel,red interior,sport suspension, and non- corrosive body panels that my Corvette like Smart Passion has... 
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Yaris
by kneisl1
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Jun 22, 2009 (2:05 pm)
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Nor does it need them!
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It's amusing
by priggly
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Jun 22, 2009 (3:26 pm)
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watching the minions of this board argue over whose tiny, little dangerous car is better! Both the Yaris and Smart are deathtraps. The "Smart" scores 130 and the Yaris 118, both very near the bottom of the list in safety.
http://www.informedforlife.org/demos/FCKeditor/UserFiles/File/1MasterSCOREr.pdf
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