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Sep 15, 2012 | 09:01 AM

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wpnaes

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Sweet, now I have some more options when faced with a full parking lot - just look for a smartie.

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Sep 15, 2012 | 01:28 PM

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EXv10

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Actually I never believe anything they use for an ad because they can always rig it. Just like those stupid ads on TV like vacuums that pick up ball bearings hmmm.................chrome plated plastic *****. And who would need a vacuum that powerful anyway? I wouldn't feel very smart in a high speed crash, that Smart cage would probably roll a quarter mile.

Sep 15, 2012 | 03:52 PM

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fordboy67

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That Smart Car actually fared pretty good in the crash video....my only though is....where did the engine go!!!

Sep 15, 2012 | 03:53 PM

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Hit the brake to hard and you become a bowling ball.

Jun 10, 2013 | 07:26 AM

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Jmatthews

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My friends work car was a Smarty, he hated that thing. At 6-2 he looked like a clown riding down the road.

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fordboy67

That Smart Car actually fared pretty good in the crash video....my only though is....where did the engine go!!!

They're rear-engine

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:20 AM

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Honestly what is so great about a smart car? I used to think they got outstanding mileage until I found out they only get 35mpg... Knowing that I can't see a single point to having one.

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:37 AM

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jspence105

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Originally Posted by Snowseeker

Honestly what is so great about a smart car? I used to think they got outstanding mileage until I found out they only get 35mpg... Knowing that I can't see a single point to having one.

only 35! My 7.3 gets that

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Jun 10, 2013 | 08:41 AM

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Snowseeker

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only 35! My 7.3 gets that

Right, so why drive a useless car? Can't carpool with it, can't put groceries in it, hell I doubt it even has cup holders.

Jun 10, 2013 | 09:08 AM

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az_r2d1

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Originally Posted by Snowseeker

Honestly what is so great about a smart car? I used to think they got outstanding mileage until I found out they only get 35mpg... Knowing that I can't see a single point to having one.

Same here.
Apparently they sell them in Europe with a tiny diesel that gets great mileage. But not in the US.
I was also very disappointing with the mileage. You can get a much bigger car that gets the same epa rating.

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:42 PM

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fordboy67

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Originally Posted by Scootin159

They're rear-engine

That answers that! And 35 MPGs?! My 99 Tracer gets that!

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:51 PM

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Jmatthews

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I had a 1979 Honda Prelude that got that when gas was $.75/ gallon.

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:51 PM

#28

Apocalypse

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Would rather have the X

Jun 10, 2013 | 09:00 PM

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Gmcbuffalo

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The Smart is a roll cage on wheels. If it can withstand that 70mph crash, setting a fully load EX on top is not a big deal. The car may withstand the 70mph crash but your body is not capable of stopping that fast, your brain would be mush and your heart would snap off the Aorta.

Jun 10, 2013 | 09:05 PM

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fordboy67

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There's an image to think about!

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