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Old 05-04-2009, 06:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Got my new smart last week!

So I've been a lurker here on the boards for a while, some great info here! Anyway I picked up a metalic grey cabrio, and so far I love it! Will post pictures soon.

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Old 05-04-2009, 07:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome into the light lurker. The smart is a fun car and hope you enjoy it.
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So I'm already planing my first big road trip in the smart, next weekend going up to maine to see the family. almost 500 miles one way, should be fun and I'll get the break in period over with. Any tips or thoughts about a long trip in the smart? Thanks.
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~ Congrats on your new addition! You will have smiles for miles
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So I'm already planing my first big road trip in the smart, next weekend going up to maine to see the family. almost 500 miles one way, should be fun and I'll get the break in period over with. Any tips or thoughts about a long trip in the smart? Thanks.
Congratulations on getting your smart.

As this is your break-in cruise, varying the engine speed over time and limiting the higher RPM's until you get to the 1,000 mile mark.

Be sure to keep your teeth clean - You're gonna be smiling a lot!
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ok, here are my first pics

Please forgive the not so great quality, camera phone at night. IMG_0068.JPG

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ok so I can't get them to post here yet, need to read up on how, but I got them in my gallery for now. Will get some better pics when we get some better weather (been raining for a week now)
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