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Old May 14, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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Default POLL!!! Smart car or no smart car?

I want to hear your opinions....

yes?

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will it be worth it to wait a year to get it?


what will gas prices be like next year??


Lemmi hear it!
Old May 14, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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gas prices only get worse, but the smart car isn't that great. it should be half the price that it is. compare the prices and options of a smart car to a toyota yaris, honda fit, scion xD etc.

unless you live in a crowded city where parking and manueverability is extremely limited, the smart car ain't that great.
Old May 14, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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Well i mean you get a lot for what it is, and at $13k starting, isnt bad
Old May 14, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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toyota is supposed to be coming out with a competitor arent they?
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yeah, options aren't bad, but what you can get those in the equivolent compact from honda or toyota and you also get something called...interior cargo capacity. the smart seats 2, has like how much trunk and interior space? virtually zero. i'd sooner drive a four-wheeler or ATV through a city than a smart car.
Old May 14, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Default Re: POLL!!! Smart car or no smart car?

Originally Posted by Bdawg933
I want to hear your opinions....yes?no?
will it be worth it to wait a year to get it?
what will gas prices be like next year??
Lemmi hear it!
only thing you forgot... Can you be safe driving here in Az with that small of a car?
Old May 14, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bdawg933
I want to hear your opinions....yes?no?
will it be worth it to wait a year to get it?
what will gas prices be like next year??
Lemmi hear it!
only thing you forgot... Can you be safe driving here in Az with that small of a car?
Hahahaha Props!

Yeah its freakin scary driving down here, i moved here from seattle in September... holy crap i thought they sucked up there!
Old May 14, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Default Re: POLL!!! Smart car or no smart car?

Originally Posted by Bdawg933
Originally Posted by rj
Originally Posted by Bdawg933
I want to hear your opinions....yes?no?
will it be worth it to wait a year to get it?
what will gas prices be like next year??
Lemmi hear it!
only thing you forgot... Can you be safe driving here in Az with that small of a car?
Hahahaha Props!

Yeah its freakin scary driving down here, i moved here from seattle in September... holy crap i thought they sucked up there!
Welcome to East LA.

As far as the Smart Car goes, I have heard of people slamming them into a wall at 70 MPH and walking away. I still think they look weird driving down the street.
Old May 14, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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I get 35 mpg in a safe XD with room & room for cargo. I am sticking the the XD for my daily! And a TON more power / pep than a sluggish yaris which I test drove.
Old May 14, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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The smart car is a conversation piece. when it comes down to bang for your buck and mileage there are MANY better options. Oh yeah, by the way have you seen the warranty on the Smart cars? Yeah, in case you haven't its 24 months! Yeah no thanks!
Old May 14, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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You know im half tempted to get the TDI version they have in canada... i hear it gets about 70mpg..

hmmmm
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One car= Tesla Roadster... game over!
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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by scionkidd
One car= Tesla Roadster... game over!
Agreed! This is one car company thatis playing no BS. It obviousley is a very feasable feat to not only have a car with awesome range AND performance but a looker as well.

at 109,000 is a bit steep but they are working on another less expensive sedan.
Old May 15, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Dam262a



That's awesome!
Old May 15, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Dam262a


Heck, an xD, xA or maybe not as bad, but an xB would look that bad getting hit by a truck that big. I am not trying to defend the smart car, but the matrix and others would look almost the same.
Old May 15, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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that smart may be a "crossblade"

if not MOST cars + heavy Lorrie = bad news
but for MPG buy a TDI gulf / BUG etc
Old May 15, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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PICTURE FIGHT!!!!



now lets see what happens...
Old May 15, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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Look at the massive Turbo!
Old May 15, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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Brabus edition lol



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