Just saw this today at a Jack in the Box. Love it! Saw a bunch in London, finally someone got one here. He said it was modded to be street legal, $20k

 

don't think he is going fit in there!!!

 

that's a tight car, but if i were to have a car smaller then my box i would refer a mini cooper, better yet a original mini

 

Saw a few of those in Vancouver, BC, when I was last up there, and there is a dealer, now, in the Seattle area. Neat looking little buggies as they zip in and out of traffic.


Here's a link to ssome more info: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=114313

Speaking of 'closed go-karts'...

 

I think their top speed is 70mph?? atleast it was when I saw them in the UK.

 

I keep seeing one around my place and another one by my work and I saw another one the day before yesterday downtown.

 

When my wife and I went to Rome a couple of years ago they were everywhere.You could even park them by backing them into the curb and they wouldnt stick out.They are really small.

 

The smart cars are awesome. I saw them back in Europe in 02. From what I hear, is they are looking to bring them here. I saw on the news a place in Kirkland that has smart cars.

 

The dumb thing is that the smart cars in England run off of their High standard desiel and due to that has a Much higher MPG and life expectancy. The ones here run of gas and do not have near the MPG nor life expectancy. But in Late september or November I know that our desiel will be switching over to the same standard desiel that Europe uses and then our Desiel vehicles will be looking at better MPG!

 

Yeah, BIG guy little car...

These things were all over London too, zippy is right. But I dunno, hitting an elk at 60 mph would totally suck!

 

"Fat man in a little coat" hehe tommy boy

 

A dealer here in Beaverton wants $35,000 for one. That does not sound real "smart" to me!

 

I have to agree...Awesome car; I should look at one for a gas saver.....but the original Mini is the way to go if you get any Mini!

 

Saw tons of them in Canada.... i think if they back into a "parallel" spot... 3-4 could fit... and just do "time shares" for the meter... lol

down side is.. think we saw one at SCN... saw a load capicity sticker... if read correctly max load was like 550 pounds...

and yeah.. the one at SCN used what little cargo space it had to put a amp and 10" sub

 

Seen one of those about 2 weeks ago in the Sea-Tac area. I'm not really a fan of them, I think there extremely too small and I wouldn't feel safe in the thing on regular streets with other vehicles. I would hate to think what would happen to the vehicle and the person in it after any type of accident.

 

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/safety.php

The Smart cars being manufactured in the present day incorporate safety measures proved to save lives and cause fewer injuries.

They include:

•Enhanced crumple zones. • Three-point seatbelts. • Better front airbags.
• And of course side airbags.

Other features include:


• Vehicle Structural Design • Vehicle Size and Weight • Restraint Systems

Crash avoidance features such as brakes, tires, lights, and turn signals are essential, although few of the more advanced features like traction control and four-wheel-drive have been proven to reduce crashes.

Drivers experience is a considerable factor in determining the safety of a vehicle. Young drivers, older drivers, impaired drivers and inconsiderate drivers behind the wheel of any car can be a dangerous combination.

Though ultra-tiny, the Smart For-Two provides space, luxury and protection.

The Smart car’s Tridion safety cell absorbs the impact energy of the oncoming vehicle or stationary object.

All of Smart Car’s Safety features take charge when there's a crash: seat belts pick-up slack, airbags inflate, crash boxes crinkle and seats soak up shock.

Even under heavy-duty force, there's nothing to pierce the passenger cell and panels will not splinter.

Just like our body shelters the heart, the Tridion safety cell protects its precious contents safe from harm. The steel housing is reinforced with high-strength steel at the strategically important points.

The longitudinal and transverse members activate the crumple zone of the other vehicle and distribute the impact energy evenly over the safety cell.

In a 32 mph offset head-on collision, the Smart's steel TRIDION safety cell was able to absorb most of the impact and the city-coupe was the only model not to be written off after the crash tests were complete. SAFE, YES!

Thanks to the sandwich-type construction and raised seat position, the passengers are typically outside the direct hazard area on side impact. And the driver has a better view.

 

Sorry but to me is still not convincing. People can drive those if they want but I wouldn't. All that information you posted sounds good, but what about the car rolling over or be launched a few feet in the event of impact? I didn't see anything about that.

 

check out some crash test

http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccusto...vent_clips.cfm

 

One more thing, I wouldn't want to spend about $20,000 (which is around what they're going for right now) on something that is going to be completely totaled given one crash. And it doesn't have to be a major one at that.

 

Yeah, I totally agree with you on that one. I would definitely NOT want to hit an elk or deer at 60mph in one of those. I would just get one to cruise around in/show off. Hey look at my glorified golf cart!, lol. But for $20k I'll keep my tC and wait later to get one.