tridion safety cell--how can this be optional?

[TomO750]

Originally Posted by moonhilda

hi schtdygirl,

the tridion cell is standard, the silver color is optional, as opposed to the standard black.

Originally Posted by angel

It's an extra cost to have it silver instead of the regular black.

Originally Posted by Smart Enuf

I think you're referring to the cost to upgrade from a black tridion to a silver tridion. The tridion itself is standard and integral to the car.

Originally Posted by JPaul

What is optional is the silver metallic color of the tridion. Black is standard, but you can opt for silver for an extra $175.

Synchronicity? We both posted at the same time...

I guess you guys have covered that question.

Originally Posted by Flashman

Since we are at this... why is it extra? It is not extra in Europe. Trying to steer market to a color preference?

Originally Posted by JPaul

A way back, at least in Switzerland, it use to be that black was the only choice for Pure, silver was optional for Pulse and standard for Passion. A way to differentiate the level of the models. But its cost was "hidden" in the total price.

It looks to me that in Europe they are hiding the cost of the silver into the price of the Passion. Here in the US my guess is that they are trying to keep the cost down, so those that want black aren't paying for those who want silver as well. You only pay for want you want. A great idea.

[ShaneXman]

The reason they charge more for the Metallic Silver Tridion Cell color option, is simply that...because it is "Metallic". They happen to do the same thing with the exterior colors, and the Metallics (Red, Blue, Silver) are more money. Just a heads up.

[schtdygirl]

I have a deposit on an orphan, now I am getting serious about the other issues with this car.

Thank you all for the clarification on the safety cell and the color!

[mearnhardt]

Please explain what the Tridon Safety Cell?

[jwight]

Another zombie thread rises from the dead....

The Tridion safety cell is designed to protect the car's occupants in the event of a crash: 2007 Smart Fortwo - Coupe Tridion Safety Cell - 1280x960 - Wallpaper

[Mister P]

It is the safety cage surrounding the passenger compartment. Pictures are worth a thousand words:

smart tridion - Google Search

[navy48]

Originally Posted by schtdygirl

Please explain how this safety feature is optional; on their website, there is an extra cost for it. I don't understand.

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[Godfather]

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[SmartDigger]

Other colors cost more than the black color.

[Wdhitch]

Guys... it's a zombie thread... the guy hasn't been back since....


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