FIRE!!!! (Re: SAM unit)

[forestacademy]

GREAT NEWS!!!! Working on final details before I pick up my replacement SMART!!

Now how did that get in there?

[fpage77]

Originally Posted by forestacademy

Now how did that get in there?

This is a family friendly site if I wanted to see pictures of women doing special petting I'd be searching goggle images with safe search off.





Optical illusions are funny.

[Wdhitch]

Jim that's GREAT NEWS!!!! Glad Smart stepped up and took care of you.




Forest.... Post of the day my man!!!

Originally Posted by forestacademy

Now how did that get in there?

[Suze]

wow, JIM! A brand NEW Smart??!!!?? That was FAST!

[Kermit]

hey Jim - could you elaborate? When you say a replacement Smart it sounds like they replaced your car and your old one is toast. (sorry bad play on words with the "Fire")

So what did you get?

If it is a new Smart, couldn't happen to a better guy since you seemed so well tempered through the whole ordeal. Karma. If you can't tell us the specifics and they made you sign a non-disclosure agreement I for one will understand. Been there - do that.

Originally Posted by jimvw57

GREAT NEWS!!!! Working on final details before I pick up my replacement SMART!! Thwe guys at Bloomington and Smart are the greatest!! I know it was difficult as what can you do, but I still say they are the best!!

I have had so many people comment on me not driving my Smart around, even the gal who runs the Cenex station I usually drive by after work, mentioned she hadn't seen me drive by lately. I don't usually stop there but I did to get a soda on the way home. She knew me from the back window which had my store name on it. Now to get ready for the Rally!!!

[hsterk]

Originally Posted by SuperGeek

Not to mention the 8 gallons of fuel in the back. Let it burn long enough, those vapors will ignite and make an even bigger S'more. I'm pretty sure the tanks are designed to not explode but rather burn, but I'd rather not find out the hard way when something pops to the left and hits a kid in a passing van.

Your stop-the-fire instinct was spot on.

The fuel tank, for those who did not know, is below the seat - outside of the metal floorpan.

[forestacademy]

Hey, What Color flames are you going to get on your new Car?

Or you could get water If that would make you feel for comfortable



This is to keep away the Evil Spirits

[jimvw57]

OK, I didn't post yesterday as I was on my way to pick it up. Al I knew was that it was the same color as my original one, and same model except it was a 2009. When I got there, I found out it was BRAND NEW!! with 11 miles on it!!! The guys up at Bloomington Smart Center had added my old radio (radio9) and even swapped out my wheel covers!! After we got the paperwork out of the way, Joe gave me a tour of the car. Most I already knew but it never hurts. My original car was purchased from the previous owner so I didn't get the introductory tour when I got it. It's like getting a new car all over again in less than a year!! The interior colors are a little different but that is no big deal.

Through the whole ordeal, the people at Bloomington couldn't have been more helpful or nicer. They kept me informed as to what was happening and were genuinely interested in getting me back on the road. With the latest increase in fuel prices, Well let's just say I'm glad I have a Smart to drive. I'm sure there were a hundred people working on this that I never heard about and I do want to thank them.

If I was at any other brand of car maker, I'm sure I'd still be arguing over the price of the towing. When I decided on a Smart, I took a chance on an unknown company (at least to me) and I was right in my choice!!


Not too sure about a flame paint job, but my son suggested a small flame decal on the door to commemorate the old car. I think when I get 10 flames on the side, I win a toaster.

On the way home, I had a kid in a 4wd Toyota tell me it was a "Bad Ass Car". That threw my son over the edge. He laughed at that. I told him it was the wheel covers. I might have it broke in for the rally, but you never know.

Thanks again to everyone at Smart, Mercedes, and especially up in Bloomington (Minnesota) You people are the greatest.

[forestacademy]

Maybe if everyone at the rally pitches in a Quarter we can get you one of these

or these

http://www.smartmadness.com/servlet/...t-Flame/Detail


I am so glad you will be joining us.
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[Kermit]

That's awesome Jim!!! I honestly think if you would of gone in there making demands the outcome may have been a little different. I commend you for being some well mannered throughout it and obviously it shows how being calm does pay off. Sounds like a great "life lesson" for your son.

I was thinking if you give the new one a name - possibly a proper one would be "Burndt" .

Super Kudos for mentioning all involved in the positive outcome. It always seems that for every bad thing that happens and is reported out here on the web 200 good things go untold.

Good luck on getting it broke in for the meet. Now aren't you glad you guys went out for that little drive the other weekend.