Test drive today


After putting down a deposit, over a year ago, and ordering the model and options I wanted, I was able to test drive a Smart Car for the first time today. At 6'4", didn't know if I'd even fit, and knew I was gonna get it anyway, but wanted to know how it handled, accelerated, shifted, etc. Gotta say I was very favorably impressed. Couldn't be the ONLY car you'd own, but for commuting, at 45 MPG, it's alot of fun. People DO stare, just like I do whenever I see one, but got lots of smiles, waves and 'thumbs up'. Th 5-speed auto, with 'paddle shifting' is really cool, and it is surprisingly quick. Great handling, but it is made by Mercedes Benz, so that's not a surprise. Plenty of room for me, and you forget how small it is until you turn and look at the 'back seat'. Ha!. I THINK my golf clubs would fit. Anyway, I am locked into last years' price, $13,800 with all the options I picked, and they are going from $18-20K on E-Bay right now, so the plan is to play with it for awhile, then sell it to the high bidder. With gas at $4/gallon (Thanks, George) and a 1 1/2 - 2 year wait for one, I don't think we'll get hurt. Will post a picture of my Smart Car as soon as I get it. Later...

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Anonymous said…
I want one with you standing beside it and one with you inside it. (I'd like a really good laugh) I understand this car is quite safe in front and side crash tests.
4:38 PM
Anonymous said…
Yay! Don't sell it before we get to see it!
7:14 AM
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