"Don't Need No Stinkin Spare"

[MinnySmart]

Originally Posted by cosmart

Since the car has been available in Europe for some time, how are the dealing with the issue there? More dealers? Smoother and cleaner roads?

This is another nail in the coffin for my smart order.

That Yaris is looking pretty good.

Hey COsmart... Have you test driven the Yaris yet? I considered it for price consideration and fuel economy... then I drove it. YUCK! A female co-worker of mine just recently test drove it because she thought it was cute and remembered me talking highly in my impression of the Yaris 3-door. She hated it also. I'd drive it before you consider it. And for the record, I beat myself up for 1 year reading the praise and falling prey to the negativity and back and forth the whole time... Well, I just picked it up Monday night, and I've never been as excited about a vehicle as I am now. It was worth the over-analyzing, agonizing, etc. I'm glad I thought long and hard about it and looked at all the options. And I'm positive that waiting was the right choice.

Just my food $0.02. And if you're in the Denver area, the roads there are good enough I wouldn't worry about it. I lived there for a couple years.. you'd be fine expecially since they'd probably be done with TRex by the time you get your smart... )

GO WILD!

[MinnySmart]

smart center bloomington told me I had 30 days to decide on the warranties, including the tire/wheel package. Sounds good in theory, but the standard warranty covers roadside assistance for I believe the full 24 months. After that, get AAA for $50-100 a year depending on what extent of coverage you want, plus get discounts on many things you already spend money on. Then, they'll come tow ya, or fix your flat, or whatever for free.

I honestly don't think that the extended warranties will be worth their weight in US Currency. I'll take my chances on the reliability of this car. I should have a good feel after 2 years and 24,000 miles on how it'll do. If at that point it's that bad, I can sell the car if I'm over it, or get the same extended warranties. They may cost a little more per year, but then at least at that point I'll know it's worth it, AND I won't be paying for the first two years that are covered by smart anyway for free.

Again, just my take...