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12-11-2008, 08:06 PM
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Kind of having second thoughts...?
Hi out there! I live in L.A. and my Smart Passion is due the end of January. I ordered it in April when gas prices were on the way up. Didn't expect it for a year, then configured in September, I think.
LOVED the car when in Italy 1.5 years ago - wanted to bring one home in my suitcase! They are SO appealing. Now, I am concerned with the practicality of it. My 17 year old daughter will get my PT Cruiser so we will have another larger car. I do worry about safety, though...
Please help me get rid of my doubts so I can be excited about the delivery of my red/black Smart Car!!! 
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12-11-2008, 08:17 PM
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Location: Azusa, California
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Have you taken a test drive in one, here in SoCal? Even if you have, do it again, and while you are in the showroom, take a look at the naked SMART frame all the dealers have on display.
Looks perdy safe to me!!
What color U gettin?
I want a White/Silver, but am way far away from even configging.
I put in my $99 in September, 2008.
My wife has a Blue/Silver(orphan). I drive it once or twice a week, and I love it!!!
I probably am going to give up my cruiser bike when I get my SMART - at least it's safer than my motorcycle, LOL.
Best Regards,
Nu
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12-11-2008, 08:50 PM
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Location: Ingleside, Illinois
Drive: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8
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I at some points had second thoughts, stick around for awhile and your mind should be changed.
As for the PT Cruiser, it's just about as safe as a Dodge Neon with paint peeling off.
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12-11-2008, 08:57 PM
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Location: southern Minnesota
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Well I'd compare it to a motorcycle. Room for 2, no worries about the weather, A/C for those hot days, heat for the cold ones. There is a lot of room behind the seats. Much more than it looks. I wondered about the practicality too but I looked at how much of my driving was just me or one other person and I figured 90% of the time it would work out fine. I still have the Expedition for those family trips or when the snow hits 10-15 inches on the road.
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12-11-2008, 11:24 PM
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#9 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ablrn
Hi out there! I live in L.A. and my Smart Passion is due the end of January. I ordered it in April when gas prices were on the way up. Didn't expect it for a year, then configured in September, I think.
LOVED the car when in Italy 1.5 years ago - wanted to bring one home in my suitcase! They are SO appealing. Now, I am concerned with the practicality of it. My 17 year old daughter will get my PT Cruiser so we will have another larger car. I do worry about safety, though...
Please help me get rid of my doubts so I can be excited about the delivery of my red/black Smart Car!!! 
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I hear you on second thoughts too. Although in my case my concern is not about safety because the car got good ratings. My concern is more about the economy right now, and is it the right time to take on another expense. My husband's job seems secure now, but who knows down the line. For us, this is totally an extra car as I still have my SUV I can drive. Mine is also due around February, and I really wasn't expecting it till later next year. I want this car SO bad, I'm trying to make an intelligent decision, and not an emotional one.
If your only hesitation is safety, then I wouldn't hesitate at all and get it. Hope it works out for you.
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