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Smart ForTwo
#12
Re: Smart ForTwo
I actually drove a Smart last weekend. It's a very clever little car, but I thought it was priced about $5000 too high. The only thing that struck me as somewhat 'cheap' was the service port in the front being tethered on as opposed to hinged. The upholstered dashboard was pretty cool.
The transmission is a bit quirky...you learn really quick to 1) use the manual mode, as the automatic mode is really rude and jerky and 2) to lift throttle right before you upshift.
It handles well around town, and on the highway feels like a larger car (for better or worse).
I can definately see the appeal, and it's definately a niche car. My HCH is way more practical for my lifestyle, however if I lived in a highly congested city with no parking, the smart would be a dream come true.
Unfortunately I was told the waiting list is 2 years out right now...but you can reserve one for $99
The transmission is a bit quirky...you learn really quick to 1) use the manual mode, as the automatic mode is really rude and jerky and 2) to lift throttle right before you upshift.
It handles well around town, and on the highway feels like a larger car (for better or worse).
I can definately see the appeal, and it's definately a niche car. My HCH is way more practical for my lifestyle, however if I lived in a highly congested city with no parking, the smart would be a dream come true.
Unfortunately I was told the waiting list is 2 years out right now...but you can reserve one for $99
#13
Re: Smart ForTwo
Wrong! You are mixing and matching outdated EPA figures and city vs. highway. The smart is currently rated at 33 MPG city and 41 MPG highway. The Civic Hybrid is currently rated at 40 MPG city and 45 MPG highway. Again, ask yourself why a car that's almost half the weight and less than half the cargo and passenger volume of the Civic Hybrid performs so poorly in fuel efficiency. The diesel version does much better, but smart doesn't have a clean diesel version available at this time.
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-jorge
#14
Re: Smart ForTwo
I actually drove a Smart last weekend. It's a very clever little car, but I thought it was priced about $5000 too high. The only thing that struck me as somewhat 'cheap' was the service port in the front being tethered on as opposed to hinged. The upholstered dashboard was pretty cool.
The transmission is a bit quirky...you learn really quick to 1) use the manual mode, as the automatic mode is really rude and jerky and 2) to lift throttle right before you upshift.
It handles well around town, and on the highway feels like a larger car (for better or worse).
I can definately see the appeal, and it's definately a niche car. My HCH is way more practical for my lifestyle, however if I lived in a highly congested city with no parking, the smart would be a dream come true.
Unfortunately I was told the waiting list is 2 years out right now...but you can reserve one for $99
The transmission is a bit quirky...you learn really quick to 1) use the manual mode, as the automatic mode is really rude and jerky and 2) to lift throttle right before you upshift.
It handles well around town, and on the highway feels like a larger car (for better or worse).
I can definately see the appeal, and it's definately a niche car. My HCH is way more practical for my lifestyle, however if I lived in a highly congested city with no parking, the smart would be a dream come true.
Unfortunately I was told the waiting list is 2 years out right now...but you can reserve one for $99
-jorge
#15
Re: Smart ForTwo
Hey guys i went to test drive the Smart Fortwo a few weeks ago and it was great. i didnt feel the things you guys were talking about like the transmission being jumpy. it drove smooth and the transmission was great. i drove it on the local streets and the interstate. i kept up with traffic and had great response. the gas pedal was firm and the brake was the same. i have test driven a few cars in the past years and the Smart Fortwo was better then al of them. I remember driving the VW Rabbit and i didnt like it at all. the gas pedal was really light and u couldnt really feel it. The brakes were even worst. when u try to apply the brakes it would be really soft and mushy and feel effect of the brakes until u put more pressure on it. Now the Smart Fortwo was a great proformer in my books. I am not sure where u guys get all this bad information about it. You really should test drive one or have owned the new one not the older one to really say anything about it. So has any one tried driving the new Smart car. If u have please tell me your input.
-jorge
-jorge
#16
Re: Smart ForTwo
There are alot more cool things about this car and the compant that produces it. Basically everything about this car and the company is very eco-friendly. So check it out for yourself at www.smart.com . I am sure you will like what u see at the site.
You have asked for input here, and you got it. If your heart is set on the smart fortwo, then go buy it. It makes no difference to me what you do. I've offered my insights, having been a former owner of one of them, and all I can tell you now is that I suffer no delusion nor emotional problems in what I would rather own and drive.
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