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yick yack · 06-03-2008, 08:39 PM

hey everyone, i'm falling in love with the smart car and i'm thinking about selling my 97 mercedes and buying a smart car. I read about the lowest price one the ( 11k ) and the passion the ( 13k ) and was wondering if it was worth it to upgrade that much to get the passion? Also is MPG better then an everyday car like the one i have? is there anything i should know about driving a for two ... like pros and cons, or just help me out a bit...

curtis · 06-03-2008, 09:06 PM

one word... yes.

xcrew229x · 06-03-2008, 09:07 PM

One more yes.

smartiePrincess · 06-03-2008, 09:10 PM

YES!!!!!!!

Big Panda · 06-03-2008, 09:16 PM

i have one word too if you're going to order one......PATIENCE!

Orphan-Beggar · 06-03-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yick yack

hey everyone, i'm falling in love with the smart car and i'm thinking about selling my 97 mercedes and buying a smart car. I read about the lowest price one the ( 11k ) and the passion the ( 13k ) and was wondering if it was worth it to upgrade that much to get the passion? Also is MPG better then an everyday car like the one i have? is there anything i should know about driving a for two ... like pros and cons, or just help me out a bit...

Be sure you understand the progression-

1-reserve smartcar $99
2-wait 18 months
3-trade or sell other car

curtis · 06-03-2008, 09:17 PM

pros: small, cool looking, fun to drive, good mpg's and many more you will have to experience to appreciate.

cons: small, bumpy on bad roads and highways, no cruise control, pick up is slow when merging onto hwys.

smartiePrincess · 06-03-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Orphan-Beggar

Be sure you understand the progression-

1-reserve smartcar $99
2-wait 18 months
3-trade or sell other car

18 months or longer. My DDE is October-December 2009. Little more than 18 months, put in $99 April 3, 2008.

smartiePrincess

curtis · 06-03-2008, 09:26 PM

If I were to do it all over again I'd get on an orphan list asap.

hey Princess, how do you like your Element?, my friend has wanted one for a long time..

smartiePrincess · 06-03-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by curtis

If I were to do it all over again I'd get on an orphan list asap.

hey Princess, how do you like your Element?, my friend has wanted one for a long time..

I like it, but I'm ready for my smart. Lots of room inside, the 2 rear seats come out completely so you have a big cave for hauling.

smartiePrincess