Smart Sighting
Saw my first Smart car today. Unfortunately it was doing about 75 mph so I couldn't get a good look at it. :( Seem to be the same thing with the Prius. Folks buy a car capable of big numbers but don't take advantage of it. Hope to see another one parked or at least driving the speed limit so I can get a good look at it.
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I saw quite a few close up when I was in japan and they look like very well put together little buggers.
Hopefully we can get everyone to take advantage of what they've got, one day, ;) |
Actually, from what I have read about these cars, they are not so good in the fuel economy department - at least for what they are. Fuel economy is only supposedly in the high 30s, which is not even as good as larger (than the smart, that is) cars such as the Prius and Civic Hybrid. Perhaps this is due at least in part to their extremely tall stature. Of course, in my opinion, their tall stature also makes them look like dorkmobiles.
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But speaking of dorkmobiles, I think the Smart sends the American people the wrong message about small cars. To MANY people out there, cars like the Smart are the precise reason why they don't want to drive small cars. Whether anyone here likes it or not, most people in this country would not be caught dead driving around in something that looks like that. I know I wouldn't. We seriously need more small cars that people actually find appealing. Cars like the Smart just perpetuate the negative stereotype.
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Matt, to each his own on style. My sole issue with the Smart is where my 2 kids can sit and where do I store $200 in groceries...
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- I see them every day in the Toronto area and on the freeway leading in/out. Have yet to drive one but the only negative I find with them (outside of the fact it's a 2 seater) is the sound. They really have a rolling chain-like sound that turns me off. I'm talking diesel... |
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Matt, if I didn't have kids I'd have a Smart car. It gets 75 MPG on diesel and can fit very tall people.
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I say the more options the better. |
Both the diesel and gas versions of both generations of the smart are capable of astounding fuel efficiency (by North American standards) driven properly. The new gasoline version will be the most efficient non-hybrid available in the US, if I'm not mistaken, and will be able to give the old Metros a run for their money.
StorminMatt: how do you know the vast majority of people will find it hideous? It's clear you don't like its looks. Fine, but be careful about generalizing your subjectivity onto the rest of the population. |
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