Smart v S Class - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

aklim · #16 07-22-2014, 11:55 AM

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My current car hits the scales at 4,400 lb., and that's just fine with me. Too many F-250's running around to futz with something so stupid as a Smart.

I don't want a Smart car simply because it is small. I like to be able to stretch out and even lay the back down and relax when I have some down time. Often, my car serves as a work vehicle and I need space to be able to put crap in.

TwitchKitty · #17 07-22-2014, 03:35 PM

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My current car hits the scales at 4,400 lb., and that's just fine with me. Too many F-250's running around to futz around with something so stupid as a Smart.

Is that a W140? I wish the W140 was sold in the US with a OM606. I can't get excited about a V8 and a V12 sounds like fun in a painful sort of way. The newer S-class is about a half-ton lighter but still not out of the question.

P.C. · #18 07-22-2014, 03:37 PM

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Is that a W140? I wish the W140 was sold in the US with a OM606. I can't get excited about a V8 and a V12 sounds like fun in a painful sort of way. The newer S-class is about a half-ton lighter but still not out of the question.

Not quite a w140 - it's a Ford Taurus SHO.

P.C. · #19 07-22-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I don't want a Smart car simply because it is small. I like to be able to stretch out and even lay the back down and relax when I have some down time. Often, my car serves as a work vehicle and I need space to be able to put crap in.

Definitely need a real car for that.

spdrun · #20 07-22-2014, 03:55 PM

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My current car hits the scales at 4,400 lb., and that's just fine with me. Too many F-250's running around to futz around with something so stupid as a Smart.

I'm considering the next Miata, reputed to be 2,250 lb. I'm not a fearful little kathoey

aklim · #21 07-22-2014, 04:04 PM

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I'm not a fearful little kathoey

Are you trying to convince us, yourself or both of that?

P.C. · #22 07-22-2014, 05:04 PM

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I'm considering the next Miata, reputed to be 2,250 lb. I'm not a fearful little kathoey

Hey, to each his own!

Hatterasguy · #23 07-22-2014, 06:38 PM

What they didn't tell you is that the G forces on the Smarts passangers were much higher than in the larger S.

Next I want to see a Smart vs F450.

In an accident mass is a good thing to have on your side!

ramonajim · #24 07-22-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I don't want a Smart car simply because it is small. I like to be able to stretch out and even lay the back down and relax when I have some down time. Often, my car serves as a work vehicle and I need space to be able to put crap in.

If you haven't figured out how to drop the top on a Miata and have all manner of excellent "adult" times on one or more Route 66 spurs, you ain't done exploring your options my friend.

aklim · #25 07-22-2014, 08:05 PM

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If you haven't figured out how to drop the top on a Miata and have all manner of excellent "adult" times on one or more Route 66 spurs, you ain't done exploring your options my friend.

Wife isn't a fan of the top off the vette. She'd rather have ac on. Also I don't have time for a mistress and come to think of it, I'm kinda fond of ac myself.

Jim B. · #26 07-23-2014, 02:20 AM

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My next car will be smaller. Why? Because screw what the worry-warts and safety-nancies think.

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It's your gas money ... and have fun driving a UPS truck!

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I'm considering the next Miata, reputed to be 2,250 lb. I'm not a fearful little kathoey

It's YOUR life. When some drunk in an SUV or lifted pickup truck (and those things are EVERYWHERE these days) Hits you hard in your tiny little car and puts you in a wheelchair for life, YOU indeed will have the last laugh;

Thinking about all the gasoline you saved driving that little bitty car will make you feel superior and noble, for being able to rise above the laws of physics.

Go for it!

/sarc

Jim B. · #27 07-23-2014, 02:23 AM

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Hey, to each his own!

Hahahaha!

Jim B. · #28 07-23-2014, 02:42 AM

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Driving an SUV is a living death, though, and I'd probably die sooner of a heart attack from blind rage at the people who misdesigned the foul thing. If I end up severely crippled, not for long. Fortunately, there are places that permit euthanasia.

Got it.

We'll pay for the flowers out of petty cash.

spdrun · #29 07-23-2014, 02:45 AM

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Got it.

We'll pay for the flowers out of petty cash.

I'd rather you spend it on hookers and blow

Much more enjoyable than flowers.

But in all seriousness, I bicycle. A lot, recently, probably more time spent on a bike than in a car. I'm probably taking a larger risk on two wheels than any manner of four wheels.

Jim B. · #30 07-23-2014, 03:14 AM

Twice - over the years - I have been mowed down by reckless cyclists while walking on a SIDEWALK in San Francisco. It really hurts to get hit by one of them at speed.

Not long ago one of them blew a red light at Castro and Market in the City and killed a pedestrian walking across the street. He was prosecuted for that.

see also:

Court rules that even on a bicycle, it's reckless driving - SFGate