Just wanted to indroduce myself

jimhunt · 07-09-2008, 12:29 PM

Hi everyone. Just joined last night. No, I don't have a smart car. Have owned many gas and diesel MBZ. I'm here to learn as much as I can. There is a dealership here in St. Louis about 15 minutes from my place. Haven't been there yet. I'm looking to find out if the MPG is worth the premium gas price for starters.

Jim

**JPaul** · 07-09-2008, 12:31 PM

Welcome Jim,
Once you've tried it - visit your Dealer - it won't matter, because you'll have FUN!
IMHO, of course...

SunDiego · 07-09-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JPaul

Welcome Jim,
Once you've tried it - visit your Dealer - it won't matter, because you'll have FUN!
IMHO, of course...

He speaks truth, I've owned an SL500, S55, CLS55, etc and I have more fun in my smart than in any car I've ever owned, even though it's not a speed demon

Big Panda · 07-09-2008, 12:44 PM

the smart PASSION is aptly named. once you drive it, you'll LOVE IT and it won't matter that you're only getting 40 mpg's and spending $.05/gal more for premium.

i believe most of the smart owners/reservation holders are buying this for the car itself FIRST......the mpg's are just gravy!

welcome to the forum, 'jimhunt'.

P.S. btw, i was a big fan of yours years ago when you were in F1.....