ibnerdy - North Carolina

[ibnerdy]

I have been test driving a used yellow passion cabriolet (2008 with 6000 miles on it.) I love it! I think i am going to sign the dotted line today at lunch. I have wanted one ever since they came available here in the Carolina's.

So! here i am! Almost a smartie! or whatever the term is... i will need to get better with the lingo.

I do have a few a few questions:

1. At the drive thru window or some place i need to ease forward or back wards, i get this jumpy hesitation. is that normal?

2. How do you get use to people grilling you about safety, even after you tell them the Smart car got highest score in crash tests in 2008?

3. anyone have any metallic grey panels they would like to sell or trade for yellow?

[rfernatt]

Originally Posted by ibnerdy

I have been test driving a used yellow passion cabriolet (2008 with 6000 miles on it.) I love it! I think i am going to sign the dotted line today at lunch. I have wanted one ever since they came available here in the Carolina's.

So! here i am! Almost a smartie! or whatever the term is... i will need to get better with the lingo.

I do have a few a few questions:

1. At the drive thru window or some place i need to ease forward or back wards, i get this jumpy hesitation. is that normal?

2. How do you get use to people grilling you about safety, even after you tell them the Smart car got highest score in crash tests in 2008?

3. anyone have any metallic grey panels they would like to sell or trade for yellow?

Welcome!

1. Make sure that the 2.0 transmission upgrade has been performed - it can help. But, to some degree, that sensation is relatively normal as the computer engages/disengages the clutch. You'll also get better at modulating the brake/gas to minimize that sensation.

2. It never really stops. I usually just say "Mercedes engineers cars for repeat buyers," refer them to safeandsmart.com, and leave it at that.

3. No metallic grey here, but it is a sharp color!

[fpage77]

If you get a smart you should join us for the Tail of the Dragon rally.

Out-smarting the Dragon

[ibnerdy]

I was reading about that... Sounds very fun!
btw* I think i have seen you around Raleigh/Wake Forest a few times.

[forestacademy]

Learning the Lingo

THe wave is, 4 fingers then 2 fingers when you see another comming down the road.

You should be able to find someone to take those yellow pannels off your hand.
Try here Body Panels - Sale, Wanted or Swap Thread

[fpage77]

Originally Posted by forestacademy

Learning the Lingo

THe wave is, 4 fingers then 2 fingers when you see another comming down the road.

You should be able to find someone to take those yellow pannels off your hand.
Try here Body Panels - Sale, Wanted or Swap Thread

Opps, I've been caught waving one finger.

[fpage77]

Originally Posted by ibnerdy

I was reading about that... Sounds very fun!
btw* I think i have seen you around Raleigh/Wake Forest a few times.

Only in Raleigh and never in Wake Forest.

[ibnerdy]

Ok! I bought it! I can't wait for the weekend to go on a little road trip. woo hoo. Thanks for the tip on the panels.

[ibnerdy]

I know i have seen your car around, i'm gonna give the dragon alot of thought.

Originally Posted by fpage77

Only in Raleigh and never in Wake Forest.

[ibnerdy]

haha... I will remember that.... I love this! It's like we are a undiscovered tribe with our own rituals and language.

Originally Posted by forestacademy

Learning the Lingo

THe wave is, 4 fingers then 2 fingers when you see another comming down the road.

You should be able to find someone to take those yellow pannels off your hand.
Try here Body Panels - Sale, Wanted or Swap Thread