Calling all Pure reservists

[wahi]

Umm, not yet, Larry. Dealer still has it; paperwork might be done by next Saturday.

[SmartAzz]

Originally Posted by Carnut

I was totally psyched to use them, and did so at my Road Trip drive. Maybe I'm mistaken but I seem to remember that the paddles did NOT turn with the steering wheel, but were static and affixed to the steering post?????????

Hmm, I haven't driven it but the reviewers seem to mention "steering wheel mounted paddles": http://cars.about.com/od/smart/ig/20...ifter-pdle.htm

Also, as people have said the transmission is better then it was on the road show cars it might be worth re-trying on a demo car.

[SmartBob]

My Panda will only have the radio and air. I'm going to beef up my warranty and maybe add some other accessory items down the road. I really like that scoop mod for the air intake.

Carnut: I gotsta see some pics when you put on those baby moons. There are lots of great chrome addons.

[SmartCard]

Originally Posted by LarryDeCoste

She says I should park "the toy" on my dresser at night!

anyone?? ;)

[jwight]

Originally Posted by SmartCard

anyone?? ;)

Tempting, but we have standards; never mind how low they are.

[gobbo]

I also am getting a pure. One of the main reasons was because of not being interested in the passion extras that aren't available to the pure. The paddle shifters I have used a lot on my existing honda fit, they are neat at first but just get annoying after using the car enough. I didn't feel that the smart version would be enough of a difference for me to use them. I haven't decided on a color yet, but I'm leaning towards yellow/black tridiron (partly because of being a GaTech undergrad).

[LarryDeCoste]

Originally Posted by gobbo

on my existing honda fit

May I ask why you are switching from a Fit to a smart?

As the wait goes on (I reserved my smart 10 months ago), I identified the Fit with a manual transmission as what I will buy if my smart does not come through before my 10 year old Saturn gives up the ghost.

Naturally the Fit costs somewhat more (my pure totals at $12,920 before adding in destination, sales tax, dealer docs and the rest). But for only $1,000 ($13,950 MSRP) more, then you're getting more car as well. The mileage is 6 mpg worse (28/34) - but saving 8% because it uses regular gasoline. Then it also has a real 3 yr. 36,000 bumper to bumper warranty (and 5 yr /60,0000 drivetrain). It also gets to 60 mph in 9.3 sec. instead of almost 13.
So, I'm curious. If I may, what's in a smart Pure for you? Parking, perhaps?

Take care, Larry

[Gortok]

Originally Posted by gobbo

I'm leaning towards yellow/black tridiron (partly because of being a GaTech undergrad).

Yeah...you can get the red panels if you wanna get your car turned over...

But, yeah...I plan on a pure, as well. Black/silver, with AC (maybe heated seats). AND, eventually, I'll try to get the white panels for those HOT summer days...

[Carnut]

Originally Posted by LarryDeCoste

May I ask why you are switching from a Fit to a smart?

As the wait goes on (I reserved my smart 10 months ago), I identified the Fit with a manual transmission as what I will buy if my smart does not come through before my 10 year old Saturn gives up the ghost.

Naturally the Fit costs somewhat more (my pure totals at $12,920 before adding in destination, sales tax, dealer docs and the rest). But for only $1,000 ($13,950 MSRP) more, then you're getting more car as well. The mileage is 6 mpg worse (28/34) - but saving 8% because it uses regular gasoline. Then it also has a real 3 yr. 36,000 bumper to bumper warranty (and 5 yr /60,0000 drivetrain). It also gets to 60 mph in 9.3 sec. instead of almost 13.
So, I'm curious. If I may, what's in a smart Pure for you? Parking, perhaps?

Take care, Larry

Larry, have you ever seen the bumper sticker that the worst day of fishing is better than the best day of working? Think about that, and the fact that nobody ever wrote that getting into their Fit "put a smile on their face."

Some people swear by Consumer Reports and others go for the gusto.

[rirover]

I am waiting to hear too...also warwick...configured in november..deposit in march...who knows when?

opps...its 1185