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roobi9 · 08-08-2009, 06:55 AM

Picking up my new Passion Cabriolet today! I'm so excited but nervous about driving it home the first time. Just butterfly's I guess. Wish me luck!

Turbo42 · 08-08-2009, 07:44 AM

Good Luck and welcome to the smart family now!

gstreetcomic · 08-08-2009, 09:14 AM

Those butterflies in your tummy are anticipation of the new Smart. I recall plenty in mine and breaking every speed limit known getting to the dealer. Welcome and do post some pics

Mud Pie · 08-08-2009, 09:24 AM

I felt apprehension when I was buying mine.

I had nagging questions running through my mind...

"Did I do the right thing ?"
"Did I get hosed on the price ?"
"Is it gonna be a nag on the freeway ?"
"Am I going to regret the tiny size ?"
"Sure, it's fun to drive, but will this tranny drive me crazy ?"
"Am I really going to get the stated MPG ?"

After a month of ownership, I can tell you that getting my Passion Cabrio was, well, a smart move....

You'll be glad you bought yours !!

**jwight** · 08-08-2009, 10:00 AM

Once you get it home, post some photos. Congrats on the new smart!

prpsrv · 08-08-2009, 10:09 AM

Very exciting! Post some pics for us and go have the drive of your life!

Chris Wurgler · 08-08-2009, 10:32 AM

Watch the speedometer on the way home.

That thing moves out and several times I was doing way over the speed limit on the way home without realizing it. It was my 1st drive in a smart and it was Snappy!

sandalscout · 08-08-2009, 12:47 PM

Yep, I had the same issues 2 weeks ago today! I don't regret it at all, even if it's not 100% what I hoped it would be (mainly MPG ratings, but it's still TONS better than my Jeep).

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Originally Posted by Chris Wurgler

Watch the speedometer on the way home.

That thing moves out and several times I was doing way over the speed limit on the way home without realizing it. It was my 1st drive in a smart and it was Snappy!

Yep, I have that problem daily, my other cars felt like they were going 75 at 75, but I slip with the smart and feel like I'm doing 60 when I'm doing 80!

gstreetcomic · 08-08-2009, 12:59 PM

The one about the grannies tranny ran through my mind before the day i got mine too, I also was itchy about the safety being that small of a car, but once i took mine on a full day of driving those little worries went away fast.

One thing that really prepared me for the Smart was that i rode in two different Passions, drove one of them around the block and did plenty of reading up on the little car. By the time i got mine, i already knew what i was getting into, and i always encourage others to do the same before they get the Smart. Oh and ignore those nasty reviews from such mags as Consumer Reports, they are so biased to begin with.

I had nagging questions running through my mind...

"Did I do the right thing ?"
"Did I get hosed on the price ?"
"Is it gonna be a nag on the freeway ?"
"Am I going to regret the tiny size ?"
"Sure, it's fun to drive, but will this tranny drive me crazy ?"
"Am I really going to get the stated MPG ?"

After a month of ownership, I can tell you that getting my Passion Cabrio was, well, a smart move....

You'll be glad you bought yours !![/QUOTE]

**jimvw57** · 08-08-2009, 01:20 PM

The drive home after picking up that new car has to be the best ride ever. but it gets better each time you drive after that too!!