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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:40 PM
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today was the first day day i ever heard or seen one of them cars,,,,,,it pulled in a parking lot and the space it filled between the yellow lines lookrd like more air space was between the lines than the car itself ,,,lme and couple buddies could of threw it in the bed of my truck
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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I sat in one of the convertible ones. My head stuck out the top.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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thats 2 funny,,,,,what i couldnt figure out it was a wide lady that was driving,,,,looked like she take up front of whole car,,,,maybe she did took her awhile to get out
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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she did look wider than the car
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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Them things look like pregnant roller skates. I wouldnt use one except for putting around the neighborhood, but I could get a golf cart for a lot cheaper.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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Them things look like pregnant roller skates. I wouldnt use one except for putting around the neighborhood, but I could get a golf cart for a lot cheaper.
You're talking about the same vehicle but with 3 levels of government regs. That accounts for the cost difference.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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I have a friend that owns on. His other vehicle is a BMW SUV. They are pretty quick little cars. Wouldn't want to be in a head on sitting in it.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 10:01 AM
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Wouldn't want to be in a head on sitting in it.
It would be a quick way to go. If you are lucky you would never even know what hit you.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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You're talking about the same vehicle but with 3 levels of government regs. That accounts for the cost difference.

Quoted for truth lol
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Seems like an awesome car if you never drive outside the city or at speeds higher than about 35. They are a city luxury version of the side by side atv's that have been adopted out here in the country by a lot of people.

Mini trucks like the Suzukis are gaining popularity with farmers over more traditional 4 wheelers. Cab, air conditioning 4 wheel drive, what's not to like?
 
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My buddy's work car, he is 6' 3" and hates that car. we tried to look at the motor but couldn't find it haha.



Here's one at the last campground we stayed, he would winch it up on the ramps and drive it off.
 
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the motors probably couple mice running wheels 2 forward 1 reverse
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Should have a .22 pistol in the glove box as standard equipment.......when you see an accident coming you pull it out and shoot yourself!!
 
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Originally Posted by slimbo13
today was the first day day i ever heard or seen one of them cars,,,,,,it pulled in a parking lot and the space it filled between the yellow lines lookrd like more air space was between the lines than the car itself ,,,lme and couple buddies could of threw it in the bed of my truck
A buddy in H.S had one of those early Hondas with a motorcycle engine, remember those?
Anyway we used to pick it up and turn it sideways in the parking space Not saying you should do that to a smart car but that would be funny as hell

P.S take pics please,,
 
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Should have a .22 pistol in the glove box as standard equipment.......when you see an accident coming you pull it out and shoot yourself!!
No seat belt or air bag needed!
 
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