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Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Talk about a sweet daily driver!

40+ MPG for only 12 grand brand new. I personally think these are really cool looking too!

It's like an updated Mr. Bean! hahaha

I am seriously considering getting one.

http://www.smartusa.com/index.aspx

here is a link to some pics

http://media.daimlerchrysler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614239-1-829809-1-0-1-0-0-1-13466-854934-0-3842-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1190799664593&REF=921%2Fen%2FMercedes%20Car%20Group%2Fsmart%2F.Newsroom%20%28smart%29%2F%23XCID%3D859881%20%7C%20XPID%3D0%20%7C%20XCTY%3D3897%20%7C%20XAID%3D
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #1 –
We've had them in Canada now for, it must be three or four years now. There is one in the nearest two counties. :P

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #2 –
Quote from: oldraven;178748
We've had them in Canada now for, it must be three or four years now. There is one in the nearest two counties. :P


lol..

I have been in the south for a while :hick:
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #3 –
Yeah ive actually seen one or two around my area in the last year. Dunno how theyre on the road but it certainly caught me off guard...very uh interesting looking vehicle.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #4 –
I got 45 MPG with my 1984 Ford EXP, and it was free. What's the big deal?

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;178769
I got 45 MPG with my 1984 Ford EXP, and it was free. What's the big deal?


I always liked the Ford EXP. I was actually considering that for my daily a while back. I dunno I guess just the benefit of having a brand new car with a warranty and new interior engine trans etc..

:]
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #6 –
I like the idea that if that POS ever failed me I could abandon it without feeling guilty. Never let me down though. I sold it to a friend's family who really needed a car and were in a bad spot for $50. Still running great for them too.

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;178769
I got 45 MPG with my 1984 Ford EXP, and it was free. What's the big deal?


It's RWD and doesn't look like a car trying to be something it's not (an Escort in a Mustang suit). :hick: And it's boosted. Boosted by the smallest turbo known to man, but boosted all the same.

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #8 –
Yeah I see those cars around here on a daily basis.

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #9 –
Do people that drive those enjoy the smell of their own farts?  Definitely the gayest looking thing on the road.

Why not just pick up a nice used TDI for that price and have a more practical car that gets better mileage?

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #10 –
Quote from: stuntmannick;178828
Do people that drive those enjoy the smell of their own farts?  Definitely the gayest looking thing on the road.


Sorry, that prize has already been won.

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Reply #11 –
Why not just ride around in a coffin? That is all that hunk of plastic is. If it got 60 mpg I still wouldn't drive it. A geo metro would prolly crush it.

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #12 –
I stand corrected :wtf:

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #13 –
Quote from: atariman;178834
Why not just ride around in a coffin? That is all that hunk of plastic is. If it got 60 mpg I still wouldn't drive it. A geo metro would prolly crush it.


I have actually seen vids of the crash tests and it does pretty good.

4 star crash rating in the US
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Smart Car Coming in 2008!

Reply #14 –
Quote from: atariman;178834
Why not just ride around in a coffin? That is all that hunk of plastic is. If it got 60 mpg I still wouldn't drive it. A geo metro would prolly crush it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6t-yyoU8s

It takes a dead stop from 70MPH surprisingly well. Better than one of our cars, I'd bet.