Is it true that Cruise control is going to available?

[acensor]

I'm still waiting for my Smart (estimated March - May 2009).

My one concern was lack of cruise control. I love that feature.

I saw reports that the newer models will have cruise control. Can anyone confirm?

Alex

[Smart Car Geek]

This is good news if it's true. There are aftermarket units available too. Hopefully Smart has finally 'smartened' up and added this much requested option.

[angel]

Originally Posted by acensor

I'm still waiting for my Smart (estimated March - May 2009).

My one concern was lack of cruise control. I love that feature.

I saw reports that the newer models will have cruise control. Can anyone confirm?

Alex

I'd love to know where you saw and/or heard reports of the possibility of cruise control.
And welcome to the forums, Alex.

[ronstaug]

That would be nice, but a nice arm rest would be nicer IMO. Our Smart Car's "ETA" is 6/27 in Jax. I'm told that means when the ship comes into port. Anyone have an idea how long it takes from "ETA" to ready-to-deliver from the showroom? I know lots of prep has to be done as the cars are almost "shrink wrapped" on that long voyage. I'm more excited now than I was when we 1st ordered back on 5/27/07. Ron

[rawlus®]

ETA from the dealer's R11 sheet refers to the expected date of delivery to the dealer. the arrival in port at bremerhaven will be usually about 30 days prior to that.

dealer prep shouldn't take more than a day or two. depending upon how many they have to prep in that shipment.

[angel]

Originally Posted by ronstaug

That would be nice, but a nice arm rest would be nicer IMO. Our Smart Car's "ETA" is 6/27 in Jax. I'm told that means when the ship comes into port. Anyone have an idea how long it takes from "ETA" to ready-to-deliver from the showroom? I know lots of prep has to be done as the cars are almost "shrink wrapped" on that long voyage. I'm more excited now than I was when we 1st ordered back on 5/27/07. Ron

If you search the forums you'll see there's an after market arm rest available. Seems relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

[tommyboy]

I have seen a folding arm rest in the showroom on a Passion @Bloomfield MI dealer cost about $250.00

[dubblxtc]

cruise control for 09's, different colors, arm rests, a few additions for 2009's, Want a 2008 here not a 2009 cabrio so will trade if one has less then 10 miles when new

[exipnaki]

Originally Posted by dubblxtc

cruise control for 09's, different colors, arm rests, a few additions for 2009's, Want a 2008 here not a 2009 cabrio so will trade if one has less then 10 miles when new

For those who are looking at a July-Oct 2009 DD, will we have the opportunity to incorporate the new features or colors into our order?

[Smart Car Geek]

Originally Posted by exipnaki

For those who are looking at a July-Oct 2009 DD, will we have the opportunity to incorporate the new features or colors into our order?

Yes Exipnaki, just before it goes to the assembly line they will contact you and ask you to finalize the options with the dealer