I saw a Smart for Two today for the first time. I guess they are usefull in the medieval city centers of Europe but my only thought upon seeing it was what a ghastly mobile coffin.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Hard to argue with the laws of kinesthetics. I wouldn't want one though, even though they are pretty sturdy little things for their tiny size.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJHpUO-S0i8

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Amazing!

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And this one, also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKW_KY49ntE

I saw an ad for a motorhome this week which had a garage in the back with a Smart car included.
The 70mph into a concrete wall video that was posted here last year was pretty impressive.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Part of the safety principle of the Smart Car is that it 'borrows' crumple zone from the other car. I have seen a crash video with a Smart Car vs. a W211 and a W220. The passengers in the Mercs would be safe, however, the cars took a death blow from the Smart Car. Now if a Smart Car hit a Kia Rio it would be for the people in the Kia.

I want one.. so bad

I think such a vehicle would be fantastic for running around town doing errands.

Anything less than 15 miles or so..........it's perfect.

I definitely would not want to compete with it at 70 mph.

I saw one that was driving through downtown Denver yesterday. No personal offense to the driver, but that had to be one of the most gay looking cars I've ever seen.

Combine that with the cr@ppy build quality, cr@ppy tranny, cr@ppy fuel economy (relatively), non-MB g@s engine and being a porked out for America, No thanks. You couldn't pay me to own one.

I still laugh when I think about the ZAP dealership down in Elizabeth that tried to talk me into paying $28,000 for one.

I'd rather have this motorhome

The 1st smart I saw was parked right behind an audi in a parallel spot in the financial district of SF. It was pretty cool because the audi still had room to get out and the two were within the lines. Classic, I should have snapped a photo.

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-Zack K.

http://www.maj.com/gallery/Boardmong...-Drive/si2.jpg


1983 300d Turbo (Daily Drive) -- 243,000 miles
1979 280ce AMG (Beginning extreme restoration) -- 141,410 miles
1979 Yamaha Chappy LB50 (Awating new points) -- 1411.6 miles

1981 300d Euro 4 speed -- 188,421 km -- SOLD
1979 300d Euro 4 speed (Sold to Brother) -- 257,000 miles

A Collection of w123 AMG Cars and Parts

I snapped a pic of one that was at my grocery store.. It was a snowbird from the white north... It was parked sideways on the end of the spot.. I bet the owner has fun messing with peoples heads down here

I would like to test drive one.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

It looks impressive all right. What happens thought when you ge hit from the side or from behind?

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

We've had them here for years now. I see them every day every where. Napa uses them for deliveries and so do a lot of the restaurants.

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1989 300CE Astralsilber/Schwarz
1992 300CE Schwarz/Schwarz