Im thinking of selling my subie for a smart car.

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Aug 24, 2008 | 09:12 AM

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wombatsauce

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Haha.. We are going to check one out too. I love my Justy but it has cost soooo much to keep it running and it won't stay fixed.

I was just in Sweden and when driving up to a wedding, I was going around ~130kp/h which was 20 over and I see this little smiling face come hauling up behind me - it was a silver AMG Smart and it passed us like we were in reverse. I was laughing so hard I had to slow down...

Aug 24, 2008 | 01:30 PM

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whoah RWD? still...ur gonna die..=X

Aug 24, 2008 | 03:45 PM

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whoah RWD? still...ur gonna die..=X

Meh, dying... not scared.

Aug 24, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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smokey25

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Smart's are pretty neat. RR (like a Porsche. kinda). Sequential gearbox. Diesel. I did a mini review of them on my website.

Crash Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q91UIYquAW8
Smart + Hayabusa vs Ferrari: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5S1NAMnYKM

Aug 24, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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Marit

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I say go for it. WTFN?

Aug 24, 2008 | 05:11 PM

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i wouldnt buy a smart car unless i was 100% sure i could put a streetbike engine in it. Get an original mini cooper with extra cash on the side.

Aug 24, 2008 | 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by huck

I'd much rather get a Honda Fit than a Smart. Just seems much more practical with comparable mpg, rear seats and considerably cheaper... but us 6'+ guys don't fit in a, well, Fit.

my fiance got a 2008 honda fit and that thing is quick for what it is and it can handle very nicely. I drove it to Yosemite taking turns more comfortably than i think my wrx could do.

Aug 24, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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Sweet! Love the Smart!!!

-Brian

Aug 24, 2008 | 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wimprezax06

i think smart car is really not smart. a fit or even a suzuki works better. get just as good as mpg but bigger. and short wheel base is really just not good at handling.

maybe not everyone shops for a car to drive like a race car on the street? just a thought.

Aug 25, 2008 | 09:12 AM

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sigma pi

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Originally Posted by brucelee

the eurospec ones are quite a bit different, and smaller.

I had it on the freeway taking corners really well.

Imagine some sticky tires, suspension, and more power? LOLOL

Also, I think Id rather be in a crash in a smart than in my wrx. Eh, about even. Lots of ignorant folks out there

Edit:RWD!!!

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

good luck ill take the suby by far

i like my legs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz-s1sIoLhU&NR=1

Last edited by sigma pi; Aug 25, 2008 at 09:23 AM.

Aug 25, 2008 | 09:18 AM

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sigma pi

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn7O...eature=related

pretty cool

Aug 25, 2008 | 10:42 AM

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Maybe mods like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDU5B...eature=related

Aug 25, 2008 | 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wimprezax06

i think smart car is really not smart. a fit or even a suzuki works better. get just as good as mpg but bigger. and short wheel base is really just not good at handling.

It handles pretty damn good considering its weight and distribution. Some lowering springs or coils, stick tires and nice wheels and it GOES.

I was scaring the living crap out of the russian lady who sat with me as I test drove... Getting on the freeway at WRX speeds was nothing minus some body roll. Making a U turn is just silly! Its like a go kart!