North Carolina here!

[Billc]

Sounds good to me. Little car for a little dragon.

[Smartfreak]

Talked to MB of W-S today. Not very encouraging news. She said that the reservation I made a week ago is looking like a two year delivery date. But to wait and get one that is backed out on when someone passes on their ordered SMART.

A little note on the Dragon we lost two MINIs when I was up there out of 400. One to a black bear in the middle of the road and another going over the edge.

[nevis]

Hi Smartfreak, welcome to the North Carolina thread! I have talked with the dealer in W-S also and I am in the same situation. I reserved Nov 24, so it looks like over a year wait. Guess we can save our money and pay cash instead of finance the car. I liked your video of Hwy 66. Will have to do it when the time comes. Also the Blue Ridge Parkway would be a nice day trip. ;)

[Billc]

I am in better shape on getting the little car. Sometime during the first half of 2008. Look forward to doing some road trips with a group of Smarts.

My dealership is just about ready.

[gbryers]

Greetings from Columbia...
And yeah, tail of the Dragon would be very cool, but the distraction factor might leave a mess...

[arthur634]

Hello gbryers:

Orangeburg here...reserved in late March; I talked with a Baker Motor Rep (Charleston) yesterday. Several months before they open. He did not have any information.

[gbryers]

I would hope that I don't have to go to Charleston for mine (whenever that is). South Charlotte is about half the distance. Either way, I am probably in for a long wait, having registered in late September (1360).

[Willie G]

Hey guys, i'm in Mooresville and also have a Mini Cooper S and love the Dragon,been to two of Mini's on the Dragon and its a blast.But anyway,maybe in the market for a Smart also. I just joined to learn more about them.So maybe you guys can help me out a little.Is the Brabus coming to the us and if so,what kind of price range?Are there any cars here already?I know i've seen several but are they imports(grey markets?) or ?
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
Bill

[CruisingAZ]

Brabus is planned for 2009, no price has been released as of yet.

[nevis]

Did you know that a company in Mooresville is ordering glider cars from Smart (with no engine) and making an all electric Smart? They sold their first one through Sam's Club for about $35,000. They claim that Walmart/Sams will be selling them in the future. I hope a little cheaper though. I can buy a lot of gas for $18,000+-