Figures !

Oh well... wouldn't want the MINIs to get jealous anyway.

 

Almost got a grey market one but the people selling them were fools (Zap). This new version is supposed to be better all around in terms of the transmission, etc and I expect it will be the perfect city car

 

I think they are cool. I saw alot when I was over in spain. I wouldn't want to have to drive one on the highway though. they have moped engines in them...

 

but even on the highway, ORDs travels to O'Hare so average speed is
8.2mph.

 

Well, alittle faster than the 8.2... but for tooling around town, running errands locally and having my daughter be forced to drive something (and probably be embarrassed to be seen in) other than the minivan or mini. I like it...

 

Just an F.Y.I... I emailed Smart regarding dealership locations. They said that their dealer info is scheduled to be released in the 2nd quarter of 2007

 

Did you ask them when they're going to start building THESE....



...again ?

 

Nope sry cause if I get one I will be going for the el cheapo model & it's purpose will be to prolong the life of the MINI

 

Very sensible and practical of you, Teresa.

I guess I'm getting old... I want the nonsensible, impractical, fast, sporty model.

 

Go to their website & email them about the roadster. They answered my email in under 20 minutes quite impressive

 

I just did. Won't be able to read their reply until I get home though... no access to my e-mail account here at work.

 

Well, bamaTeresaT... I guess I don't rate as highly with the people at SMART cars as you do. No reply to my e-mail. :impatient

 

or MBE they just answered me quick because my question seemed more like something that was going to lead to a doable sale

 

Hmmmmmm... could BE !

I guess in this case, no reply is a negative reply. Oh well... didn't need another expensive toy anyway.

 

it was in the new issue of car and driver where they said 0-60 is 15.5 seconds and a top speed of 90 i know it isnt a sports car but thats pitiful

sorry it was car and driver not motor trend

 

who cares, i'm sure people won't be focused on that while they are vainly looking for parking in a busy city with their fast cars

these cars are not about getting to 60 mph but about urban driving/living in my eyes

 

Think of the SMART fortwo more like a high end Honda scooter for two that you can drive in the rain and winter without a helmet.

 

Well I put my $99 down last night, so we'll see what happens.

 

As far as dealer locations, United Auto is the distributor. I imagine if you check where their dealerships are you will have a good clue as to likely SMART dealers, although I don't expect all their dealers to be SMART dealers. I read somewhere that the number was going to be low, even fewer than MINI dealerships.