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#486 of 491 Re: High perf. engine in SmartCar?? [johnxyz] by stout7735 Jul 14, 2009 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: johnxyz (Jul 02, 2009 6:03 pm) The transmission is manual(but automated) insuring no slippage and maximum fuel economy...It feels like a manual because it is a manual....   The Mitsu engine is actually superior to the prior Mercedes engine used in the Smart....
#487 of 491 New to the discussion by jpeters1970 Jul 25, 2009 (12:48 am)
Hi Folks. I've been seeing more and more Smart cars on the road today and that really is great. It is amazing that Americans have finally begun to use their heads and make an informed decision about saving fuel and having fun at the same time. Here in NY there is a company that cleans windows and their entire fleet of cars are Smart cars with a rack on the top holding a folded up ladder. Very cool indeed.   I do have a question though. Have any of you tried to use regular fuel with positive results? I can't see how this would ruin the engine since the only effect may be a small drop in performance.   I sat in one not too long ago. A guy I knew who owned a trucking school told me to sit in the car and I was surprised by how much room it had. I did not feel closed in at all. The best thing is the ability to park in spots that most cars would have to pass up. Great for those tight city parking spots. Lastly, fear of small cars???? Drive safely and defensively and you will have no issues. Contrary to what some people think, the Smart is a very safe car. Granted it is small, but it is designed in a way to give up its life for yours in the unlikely event of a crash. I've driven motorcycles and I have no fear of ever driving a Smart. Don't you get annoyed with people that always are pessimistic and fear the worst!! Geeeez!!! Go out and enjoy the ride. Get the convertible!!!!! Replies to this message: robr2 (Jul 27, 2009 7:32 am) gregg_vw (Jul 27, 2009 8:26 am) kelly1st (Jul 27, 2009 11:30 am)
#488 of 491 Re: New to the discussion [jpeters1970] by robr2 Jul 27, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: jpeters1970 (Jul 25, 2009 12:48 am) I do have a question though. Have any of you tried to use regular fuel with positive results? I can't see how this would ruin the engine since the only effect may be a small drop in performance.   What you wil probably discover is a drop in fuel economy as well - perhaps more than what will offset the higher price of premium. The $0.20 per gallon you save will be a false economy. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Jul 27, 2009 8:26 am) kelly1st (Jul 27, 2009 11:30 am)
#489 of 491 Re: New to the discussion [robr2] by gregg_vw Jul 27, 2009 (8:26 am)
Replying to: robr2 (Jul 27, 2009 7:32 am) All true, but in answer to the question, using regular will not harm the engine...as rob sez, it will just reduce your mpg and power, as the computer adjusts to the lower octane. Replies to this message: kelly1st (Jul 27, 2009 11:30 am)
#490 of 491 Re: New to the discussion [gregg_vw] by kelly1st Jul 27, 2009 (11:30 am)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Jul 27, 2009 8:26 am) I asked the vey same question when I picked up my Smart last year. I was told I could use Regular if I desired but it would most importantly create a build up of carbon and lose as you say MPGand over all performance All in all since it is a small high performance engine why risk damage to the engine to save what at best $3.20 a fill up! I was also informed that I should buy Sunnoco Fuel since I buy Mobil. They told me Sunnoco is a better fuel compared to all the others. Problem is where I live tough to find a Sunnoco station. All in all I can't complain at 46 MPG in the city even though they say I can increase my MPG with Sunnoco.
#491 of 491 If you are looking to buy a smart car by carfinatic Oct 07, 2009 (6:46 am)
If you are looking to buy a smart car, check out Ebay. There are smart cars on there that are 08' and 09' and only have 2k miles on them. They are selling for half the price of new. Even the cabrio's.

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