smart fortwo - canada only

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[project240]

Talk about an ugly car...

[dkny_stylez]

looks like power wheels for kids, imagine what would happen if you got in an accident in that thing...:thumbsdow :barf:

[Police]

what is this electric powered?

[joseph]

Guess it's all good helping out the environment and all.:dunno:

:rolleyes:But otherwise:rolleyes: :thumbsdow

[habsfan]

bah just slap a turbo on that puppy :burnout: :burnout:

[Spyderman_MaryJ]

My 6'4" 280lbs. step Dad wants one of these. And I thought he looked funny in a Geo Metro...

I agree that they look pretty funny, but if I only had short trips to work (like my wifes 3km round trip daily) I would drive one. But it certainly wouldn't be the only car in the garage!

[Stratus_Power]

I think its a good city driver, even if you in downtown or only travels within 10 km radius to do whatever.

Like Spyderman_MaryJ said, I would get one as a city driver, but it definitly wont be the only car in the garage

[1badPT]

Originally posted by dkny_stylez
snip...imagine what would happen if you got in an accident in that thing...:thumbsdow :barf:
No need to imagine...
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44018&highlight=smart+crash
Small yes, ugly - depends on your taste, but it IS designed to be safe, even in an accident.

Its also RWD - I wonder if you can drift in these things? :rofl:

[three.eighteen.]

haha its got mercedes headlights

[Toms-SC]

wanker-m-oblie

[hjr]

they are retarded. a vehicle designed for the european market. they were most definetely not designed for the northamerican market...

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[Rockski]

theyre built like a volvo (brick wise) though for the size

[fast95pony]

Originally posted by habsfan
bah just slap a turbo on that puppy :burnout: :burnout:


They already have one. A turbo-diesel...

[cman]

Originally posted by habsfan
bah just slap a turbo on that puppy :burnout: :burnout:
it comes with a stock turbo already.

Originally posted by three.eighteen.
haha its got mercedes headlights
thats because mercedes owns them, and they have mercedes engines.

[three.eighteen.]

Originally posted by cman


thats because mercedes owns them, and they have mercedes engines.

yeah, that's what i was getting at

[kiwi]

Yay! They're finally here! I was starting to wonder what happened to them, cuz they were suppose to be here in August?

[DreammEr]

hmm how much does that thing cost? :dunno:

[method]

should have brought over the roadster instead.

[sbungay]

Where were these pictures taken?

[kiwi]

Originally posted by DreammEr
hmm how much does that thing cost? :dunno:

Less than $20K! The convertible might cost a little more, but still very cheap!!! :thumbsup:

[Xtrema]

The Smart roadster will probably sold as a Dodge as shown in one of the auto show earlier in the year.

Smart is cool but for sure unsafe for highway, 0-60 in that thing is about 15s. You won't be able to effectively merge safely.

It's purely for street/city use only. Good gas mileage, kinda cute environmental friendly way. So far MB only show test with a car. I would love to see how this thing hold up against a truck. I got a suspiction that smart is do poorly againt truck bumper height. Last thing I need a bumper driving right thru my windshield.

And I think that's why Smart is not going to U.S.

[1badPT]

Originally posted by method
should have brought over the roadster instead.
the roadster is going to be called the dodge slingshot:
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=134&i=7814

[maqbar]

Originally posted by sbungay
Where were these pictures taken?

Took them on Friday in Oakville, ON.
here's another pic - weird tire size!

[maqbar]

one more! the guy was some mercedes exec type who said they start selling them in a month for $16K-$20K. I guess they are okay for tree-hugger types that don't like cars, acceleration, or highways. or probably hip-hop. it won't be on any G-unit videos.

[DreammEr]

daym thats pretty cheap haha :nut:

[Kamen]

Where are the pics showing it getting T boned or sideswiped? How safe would THAT be?

[Xtrema]

Don't worry guys, the first year run of 1000 has all been sold. If you didn't put money down already, you won't have one for a while.

It turn heads, and if we don't have bumper car winters, I'll drop some cash on this in a heart beat.

[sbungay]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Smart is cool but for sure unsafe for highway, 0-60 in that thing is about 15s. You won't be able to effectively merge safely.


Really? My 1991 VW Golf Diesel has a zero to sixty time of 21 seconds and merging safely has never been a problem. People who refuse to yield to the merging trafic are the real threat.



It's purely for street/city use only.


Thats strange because the smart has been cruising the autobahn since 1998.



Good gas mileage, kinda cute environmental friendly way.


Good gas mileage is an understatement. This thing gets over 80 MPG, thats fantastic mileage! I wish it had a bigger fuel tank though... 22 Liters (4.8 Imperial Gallons, 5.8 U.S. gallons) is about 23 liters too little.



So far MB only show test with a car.


A car that weighs almost three times as much!



I would love to see how this thing hold up against a truck.
I got a suspiction that smart is do poorly againt truck bumper height. Last thing I need a bumper driving right thru my windshield.


Well... considering that the bottom of the smart's windshield starts about three feet above the ground that would be one BIG truck... perhaps an 18 wheeler? My Firebitd is more likely to have a truck's bumper come through the windshield.



And I think that's why Smart is not going to U.S. [/B]
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I dunno... I think they are scared to death that it might sell like hotcakes and they wouldn't be able to build 'em fast enough! But seriously... the U.S. is Sport Utility central... small hatchbacks only seem to sell well there when there is a fuel shortage, or a threat of a fuel shortage. One day people will wake up and smell the roses and then you won't be able to give away those huge fuel gulping SUVs.

[sbungay]

maqbar: Good pics.

[CalgarySS]

Here is a few good crash test videos of the smart.

I would be glad to be in the smart for this one...
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccustom/smart/safety/clips/dekra1.wmv

Same deal here...
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccustom/smart/safety/clips/dekra3.wmv

Here is the overhead view of the 2nd video.
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccustom/smart/safety/clips/dekra4.wmv

Lane change skid pad and braking.
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccustom/smart/safety/clips/tc2.wmv

Vs a full size Mercedes...
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccustom/smart/safety/clips/smart_safety_2.wmv

I think that the Brabus version that they have in Europe would be a blast to drive.

[CalgarySS]

I will see if I can find one Vs. an F-150 a little later on.:rofl:

[Redlyne_mr2]

The smarts will be here in 2 weeks. Prices start at 16K,. fully loaded convertible will be 22K. They cost about $11 to fill and get 600km to the tank

[Go4Long]

canada's crash test standards are way stricter than the states...why do you think we don't get the lancer evo? if this car wasn't equally as safe as any other car to drive it wouldn't have passed, period.

[Alpine Autowerks]

drove 1 today, 3 cyl tdi with manu-matic slap shifter.

just as slow as 2cv I have in shop. it feels solid. looks cartoonish. a friend who tried 1 on deerfoot got it up to 130 kph.

makes total sense for commuting.

[barmanjay]

LOL,... I saw those in europe last year,.. they were real "neat"

I kinda like them,.. for a daily commuting!

the keyword for me - "Neat"

[aquamarine]

When I come back to Canuckville, I'd seriously consider picking one up. Everyone can laugh at me till I go to the pump, then I'll just giggle all the way to the cash register.

Over here in Japan, those (and similar cars) are getting to be quite popular. I've asked a few of the folks I work with who drive them about why, I expected them to say "becuase it's small" but 90% of them said because it's good on gas and doesn't cost $70 to fill it every two weeks.

So basically, to those of you who say "WHAT A POS! I CAN WANK FASTER THAN THOSE!", just remember insulting the car next time you fill your car. $11 ever month or $40 every week?

"Well I don't mind spending the money.. at least my car looks nicer..." Y'know... you're right. Enjoy spending YOUR money, at least it's not mine! :bigpimp:

-Aqua

[hyperwhite]

i wouldn't mind a mini car but that is just too mini

[1badPT]

Finally saw one on the street today downtown. Can't see myself in one but they don't look all that bad - my criteria for my next car is RWD though so perhaps its not eliminated yet? hehe

[/////AMG]

See a lot of these in England, the fully loade done slook really nice, but not the bas models with steelies :barf:

the roadster is a must, it'll probably only be about $20-25K Canadia

[phat97yukon]

Ugly.... and how tall of a person can you fit in one of these... im 6'4 and i dont think it would work to well for me :dunno:

[Alpine Autowerks]

Originally posted by whitetrash101
Ugly.... and how tall of a person can you fit in one of these... im 6'4 and i dont think it would work to well for me :dunno:


you could keep your hat on inside

[Gonthro]

Originally posted by whitetrash101
Ugly.... and how tall of a person can you fit in one of these... im 6'4 and i dont think it would work to well for me :dunno:

get in one, you'd probably be suprised... they are quite tall, which makes up for the short legnth when it comes to space inthe car.

[phat97yukon]

Originally posted by Gonthro


get in one, you'd probably be suprised... they are quite tall, which makes up for the short legnth when it comes to space inthe car.

Cooool, lol im goin to have to find one and see for my self just for a good laugh

[l/l/rX]

are there lots of these things rolling around in europe? its a good economy car...for city streets such as europe but not here.

[fast95pony]

My room mate wants one. He works downtown and spends most of his time in the city. If he needs something bigger,he'll rent something. Not my cup of tea , but it's an interesting vehicle,reasonable priced,and the cost of gas is not going to get cheaper...

[dieselweasle]

Saw one out here in Vic on the weekend. Thought it looked like an upholstered go-cart. Also came across a car review of them and I was surprized, turns out to be safer than most cars on the road..
Don't think I'll be standing in line to get one though... I like the general idea of it but it looks like CRAP!
Just wondering though..... why is it that everytime some car company comes out with a super fuel efficiant car they make it look like a POS. almost everyone of the hybrids out there look like the body was designed by George Jetson or Erkle, absolutly no style.:banghead: