Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be picking up my Smart on Monday!! I've only been on the reservation list since mid-June, but my dealer (San Antonio) came through with an orphan. I read on this website that it pays to keep in touch with your dealer, and keep reminding them that you are interested in an orphan, and that advice worked well for me. I called the salesman several times a week, and I guess I just wore him down. He had to find me a car just to get rid of me!
I'm getting a yellow/black Pure with AC and LoJack. I didn't really want to pay for the anti-theft system, and the car has no radio, but I can live with that to get the car so quickly. I figure I'll install an aftermarket head unit when I get a chance.
Anyway, I'm very happy to be joining the Smart community!