Another New Member

[KeithD]

Hi, this is my first post. I normally do not post on forums, but after "lurking" here during most of 2008, I decided that this is a most informative and worthwhile group.

I finally got to configure my SMART on Dec. 23 after reserving it on March 16, 2008. I have ordered a Passion coupe with the Comfort Package.

One thing I noticed on the list of "Functional/electrical equipment" on my configuration printout is "Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper/wash function". Can anyone confirm that in fact the Smart coupe is equipped with rear wiper/washer?

[Dunerunner]

KeithD - Welcome to the forum! My '08 has a rear wiper/washer.

[epbrown]

It's standard equipment. I've got a Pure and it's got one. Came in handy this morning, actually.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by epbrown

It's standard equipment. I've got a Pure and it's got one. Came in handy this morning, actually.

In the flesh, so to speak.

[BELJO]

First Test Drive

My family and I visited relatives in Fairfax,VA over this past Christmas weekend. My daughter and I snuck away for a few hours to the Tyson's Smart Center. We test drove a 2009 Cabriolet and had a blast! In spite of all the sort comings eluded to on this site we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I am currently configured for a 2009 Silver Brabus Cabriolet with EDD of 01/30/2009 - 04/30/2009. Wallace Rumarger - the sales rep at Tyson Smart Center was most helpful and allowed my daughter and I to take a very long test drive.
My delima remains that in the current economic environement can I justify spending $23,000 on a toy for "Dad". I'm used to making rational finantial decisions. Perhaps I'm going through a mid life crisis or something. The Smart is a "quirky" car and a blast to drive. However the dealership is 2hrs away (VA Beach) and perhaps is not the smartest purchase. But it was so fun to drive!

BELJO

[BigWarpGuy]

The Smart is also great on gas and goes farther on a tank of gas. I also think it is a cure for mid-life crises. It is also very safe for such a small car. Perhaps because of the economic times, this car would make sense. I bought a Pure at 11,590.00 which is way cheaper than your cabriolet but not as much fun since one can not experience the 'wind in the hair' (being a balding man, some thing I experience less of every year ).