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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Nice.............I have wanted one of those since they first started to arrive.........we had one in the mall in front of the coffee stand we goto at break and I drooled over it all year..........it was neon green though............

On a side note I bet I could park it as it is small enough for me to drive........I am a horrid river.........LOL.......and a worse parker.......
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Congrats!

I was considering them, but with the new Mitsubishi engines I don’t know. I’ll wait and see what the early adopters experience. Maybe someday.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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I got a message that I would get a message soon about finding out when I might be able to confirm a time when I could talk about getting mine.
(sigh)
I want mine now! (stomps foot)
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MoScion
Congrats!

I was considering them, but with the new Mitsubishi engines I don’t know. I’ll wait and see what the early adopters experience. Maybe someday.
I didn't even know about the engine until the Barrett-Jackson auction where they sold 2 Cabrios with the Mercedes engines.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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lol took long enough to sink the US

congrats very practical city car
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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congratulations cynce, way to go!

now you told me that your going to have to park it on the street, so i'm going to reccommend this top of the line security system:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...KC2_Cable_Lock
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Thanks guys! Can't wait to let each of you see it in person!
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by scandalous
Thanks guys! Can't wait to let each of you drive it in person!
*fixed
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
congratulations cynce, way to go!

now you told me that your going to have to park it on the street, so i'm going to reccommend this top of the line security system:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...KC2_Cable_Lock
lol that is great!
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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cool... know you aren't planning anything for it, but haven't you seen those youtube videos witht he hyabusa engines in them? :-)
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Thanks for the compliments all, we love our smart. Cynce is really having a great time working at the smart center and the car is a blast. Roomier than you would ever guess and the paddle shifters are great. Its a daily driver that we really needed.

Right now, no plans, cause we needed a car, lol. Maybe we can bring it to our next Teske Design event... with info to be posted in like, oh... about an hour. :D

PS - it is seriously REALLY snowing in Portland right now. Pray for Cynce. I kid.
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Congrats.... Needs some dubs on there tho
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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OMGG.. Cynce!!! I'M SOOOOOO JEALOUS......

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go to the non-USA forums and start buying parts! fix that little guy up!!! wooo!
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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nice nice...... any plans for this car?
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Please refer to the original post and READ. LoL
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I love those Smart cars! I don't think I'll ever own one since I have 3 boys though.

As far as safety in a crash, I changed my mind about it when I watched this...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ju6t-yyoU8s

Congrats on buying the car I want and can't have. LOL
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Ouch that video was torturous.......most people wold not survive a head on 70 mph impact though no matter what car........our bodies cannot take it..........I wish they would of givenme that pretty car instead of making it into a pile of trash.........
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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I'm actually surprised that the smart cars passed all the crash tests here in america.
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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They're actually safer than some cars on the road.
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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ok you know those racing cages you all put in your rides. that is about how exactly the smart car is designed. except they put those cages to work and also hid them.



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