2009 Mhd

[homeslice]

Originally Posted by SuperGeek

How hard will it be to plug it in at home overnight?

Just a hassle to have to run an extension cord out in the yard each time.

[homeslice]

Originally Posted by SuperGeek

* As long as A/C and other accessories work just as well - otherwise it's pointless to use MHD 6-8 months out of every Southern year.

It didn't bother me much when my Vue Hybrid would turn the engine off at stop lights. It worked identical to the mhd on the smart fortwo.

[SuperGeek]

Originally Posted by homeslice

Just a hassle to have to run an extension cord out in the yard each time.

If you factor it into the cost of the car, even paying a contractor $200 to come out and put a raised outlet near the car would be worthwhile. Then your cord's 6 feet or less - which is safer in the long run.

The electric infrastructure doesn't exist - yet. Add that in, and your house has a new selling point: Electric vehicle charging station. Added value: $5,000 simply for Wow factor.

[homeslice]

For $5,000, I'd rather have solar cells mounted outside and charge the car for free every day instead of paying the electric company FOREVER. Then for a one-time $5,000 fee for the solar panels and stuff, I would never have to pay for energy to drive around ever again.

If they could make the range go at least 300 miles, it would be worth it. Then I could invest in a solar charging station as long as it would be a simple 110 volt charge or something simple.

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by John_H

I'll have to actually plug it in when I get to my garage and never stop by a gas station again? Oh, pity me.

I'm with you John

Throw me in that briar patch

[homeslice]

I don't have a garage anymore.

I'm getting out of a briar patch.

[mendo]

Originally Posted by John_H

I'll have to actually plug it in when I get to my garage and never stop by a gas station again? Oh, pity me.

I always enjoy your comments John, you and I think alike!

[homeslice]

Whatever the case is, I am playing to buy a 2010 fortwo as soon as I get about $17,000 cash saved up (to pay for taxes and fees on top of the $15,700). I'm trying to save about $1,000/mo. until that time. Better than financing it for 5 years and paying all that interest.

This would be our baby:
fortwo passion coupe, 1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine
Base price

$ 13,990.00
tridion safety cell, silver metallic

$ 175.00
body panels in deep black

N/C
Upholstery color: design red

N/C

Standard equipment
Engine/drivetrain
1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission
Paddle shifters

Wheels
9-spoke alloy wheels (15"); front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure monitoring system

Exterior
body panels in deep black
Panoramic roof (sun screen included)
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror trim in tridion color

Interior
Molded Storage Area in Dash and Door Nets
3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel shift paddles (incl. leather gear knob)
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor

Storage
Lockable glove compartment

Audio
smart radio (AM/FM, single CD; incl. 2 speakers, Aux input jack)

Safety
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Tire repair kit
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
esp® - electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Thorax-Side Airbags
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock - auto-activation of the central locking when driving

Functional/electrical equipment
12-volt socket with cover
Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter)
Power windows with one-touch lowering function
Electronic and heated side mirrors
Central locking system with remote control
Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock, loose gas cap indicator)
Outside temperature indicator
Indicators with lane changer function
Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function
Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper-/wash function
Electric rear window defroster
Electric tailgate release
Locking gas cap
12-volt socket, with cover


Special equipment
Extras
Fog lamps

$ 110.00
Daytime Running Lamps

$ 50.00
Anti-theft alarm system

$ 160.00
Electric power steering (eps)

$ 450.00
Additional instruments (analog clock and rev counter)

$ 120.00
Destination charge:
$ 645.00
Total price[*]:
$ 15,700.00