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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 05:29 AM
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bench seat = love makin bench no need for a back seat now
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hornet_on_flower
bench seat = love makin bench no need for a back seat now
Yeah seriously..

Besides, a nice dark blue color, some work rims, lower it about an 1'' (from the pictures, thats all it really needs), maybe do i/h/e and a few other small things and bam, what girl wouldn't want to ride in it? 170hp is fast for 1,300lbs, 250hp would be ridiculously fast. 115hp would be quick, but i'd shoot for the 170hp model. 250hp, would probably scare me a little bit for a daily.

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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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If it were me, I'd hope it wasn't a sturdy car.. if I were in a wreck, I'd want to be killed so I wouldn't hear the rescue workes laughing....
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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I don't know why this is, but I kind of like it.

awww... me too! i think its cute!
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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My fiance wants one of these things. They look funny at first, but once you take a good hard look at it...it still looks funny, but more practical. I definately wouldn't want it as a main car, but it would be a good little toy to play around with on the weekends (it even looks like a toy). I hope they show up in the US.
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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I just wish the steering wheel was in the center! (Passenger on either side.) Then the ladies couldn't get away from you!
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mafiamike
I just wish the steering wheel was in the center! (Passenger on either side.) Then the ladies couldn't get away from you!
That's a problem for you now?
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmanatee
If it were me, I'd hope it wasn't a sturdy car.. if I were in a wreck, I'd want to be killed so I wouldn't hear the rescue workes laughing....
These cars as small as they are, are very safe. You wouldn't be killed so long as it wasn't a semi or something huge like that.

Also, these cars are almost 100% supposed to hit US and Canada ground next year, they just have to pass our standards with crash ratings. Which they should, the company expects very high results.

It's a car i'm definitely going to buy once they do come in, next year.

Cya
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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I like it. It does remind me of the Smart car, which are way cool, We saw lots of them in Italy during the summer, If mercedes won't hurry up and release the smart in the u.s., they will probably realize their mistake after these come out!
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BOXCAR
I like it. It does remind me of the Smart car, which are way cool, We saw lots of them in Italy during the summer, If mercedes won't hurry up and release the smart in the u.s., they will probably realize their mistake after these come out!
Actually, majority of americans don't want to go smaller, they go bigger. Everything has to be bigger to fit needs of general america. These smart cars, and the 828/012, will only appeal to those wanting a practical city car for the most part. Which sounds like a lot of people, but its really not.

Don't get me wrong, i have a feeling these will sell very well. But, general America isn't ready for Smart to take over. Not quite, we are getting there though. I've been ready.

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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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It looks like Shrek's disfigured cousin
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ohcanada_00
It looks like Shrek's disfigured cousin
Just remember that the xb wasn't wide-accepted at first, took people a while to get used to the car and realize what it can do.

This car is basically another xb in that sense. You either hate it or love it.

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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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I want to see Shaq riding "ON" to one of this.
I heard someone is already planning on doing a Limo out of this. The stretch will end up the length of an xB
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Baine
Originally Posted by mafiamike
I just wish the steering wheel was in the center! (Passenger on either side.) Then the ladies couldn't get away from you!
That's a problem for you now?
LOL dude hes a pimp, he doesnt have any problems with them trying to get away. he just wants them closer! one on each side! lol hey i would like the same option
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Baine
That's a problem for you now?
Hahaha...naw. I just thought it'd be funny to say that. Really, I'm just a sucker for symmetry and want a centered steering wheel.
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by firstkingofbeer
LOL dude hes a pimp, he doesnt have any problems with them trying to get away. he just wants them closer! one on each side! lol hey i would like the same option
Hah! Ryan's got my back!
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaeon
Id say that car in all black with some wheels and a little drop would look sexy!! Id drive one but hey Im a fan of Mini's so this is right up my alley...


their other car looks alot nicer

Miiiine????

Old Dec 16, 2005 | 12:57 AM
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I'd rather rock the 828.
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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For $28,000 base price, i can think of better cars to buy vs. the 012.

For $14,000 base price, the 828 is perfect. Light weight, fast with 170hp and 250hp models. Functional and practical for city driving, stylish, and reliable. With the Tritech motor, its probably more reliable than our 1nz is.

Cya
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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It just doesn't suit my needs as far as cars go. and its pretty ugly. oh but the available power. wish xb's had those #s available.



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