SMART from Swatch/Mercedes!

[kidspot]

Math time!

I drive about 8000 miles a year. With my current car I get +/- 16 mpg = +/- 500 Gallons at $3.20 a gallon = $1600 = over 5 years $8000

Smart = 8000miles / 69mpg = +/-116 Gallons $3.20 a gallon = $372 = over 5 years $1860

Over 5 years, if gas would stay the same, it would save me over $6000 = almost half paying for itself

True ... but it's still pricey I think ... since 13k is a base price and they go up to 35k according to the website ... Not that I wouldn't consider one, since they are priced down there with the new Scion's ... but I'm cheap... probably why I still drive my 89' nissan p/u with 175,000 miles on it ....

Aloha, Tim

 

[skierbri10]

just showed the cars to my wife, she loves them

but you know ... it worries me... i don't want her getting side-swiped by an SUV in that little car ... it just doesn't protect you enough

Actually, they hold up quite well. As seen in this video: Smart Car hitting a wall at 70mph

 

[kidspot]

They do seem quite sturdy, though as one friend of mine pointed out, they will easily be overlooked on the road, as are Motorcycles and Bicycles (around here at least) making them more likely to need the "impact" resistence...

Not trying to say they are a bad idea, I'm glad to see another option on the road...

Aloha, Tim

btw - does anyone remember those Honda's in the early 80's that got 50-60mpg? Whatever happened to high mpg vehicles?

 

[Jcsgt]

I don't think I can get all the stuff I "need" into that little thing.

 

[kidspot]

one word .... "trailer"

 

[jonix]

a lot of those here in the PI, they're quite small but cute

a good ladies car maybe

 

[Jcsgt]

one word .... "trailer"

LOL, I've got a 16' Prowler camp trailer. I can just picture it!

 

[Bryan]

I want one! Think I'll fit?? (6'2", 364 lbs.)

 

[Jcsgt]

LOL! Maybe, if you can get one with a sunroof!

Have you ever watched Police Academy (the first one)? There was a scene where they put this big guy in a Honda Civic. Had to take out the doors. It was hilarious!

 

[ScubaTexan]

Looks like Germany's answer to the Mini Cooper