The last days before delivery - Page 2 - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

Agent 99 · 12-18-2008, 05:42 AM

Congrats bradgarbus! No promises that you'll sleep much better for a while. You'll be up to peek, just to make sure you're not dreaming. We'll be watching for pictures. ENJOY!

jefferios · 12-18-2008, 05:48 AM

Haha, this brings back memories. Have fun with it. Don't forget to follow proper break in though!

JD10367 · 12-18-2008, 08:54 AM

We've had ours for three weeks now. I still love that new-car smell.

We still giggle every time we see him.

First tank, stop-and-go suburban driving: 34.5 MPG.

LOVE: the attention; the roominess; the high seat; the ease of parking; the ease of turning; the cuteness; the airy lightness inside from all the large windows; the panoramic roof.

The transmission seems to be smoothing out, even after only 250 miles. I leave it in D, and just use the paddles to override if I'm going uphill or running a yellow light.

HATE: only one thing: the suspension.

Already told my dealer, if they ever come out with improvements, let me know. (I know some people have lowered their tire pressure to improve the ride but, much like the octane, I like to assume the designers want that much air in the tires for a reason. I'm not about to affect my MPG performance, or overall safety, just to improve the ride...)

JD10367 · 12-18-2008, 08:55 AM

Oh, yeah, and the radio's pretty bad, LOL... but I didn't buy it for its radio...

bradgarbus · 12-18-2008, 01:39 PM

The experience was awesome - they even installed my new horn (much louder). I was blown away by their handling of the sale. It actually felt like family.

BTW - they have something like 5 orphans on the lot if anyone is interested!

I will soon have my "KYOSEI" tags back on the car. The tags they used are temporary until I can get them transfered over from my old car...

Agent 99 · 12-18-2008, 01:45 PM

Congrats Bradgarbus. Wow, were you fast with the pics. What a proud looking papa.

**JPaul** · 12-18-2008, 02:19 PM

Great! Congratulations.
Now, what did you forget? A loaf of bread? A can of soda? Any reason to run to the store...

**jwight** · 12-18-2008, 02:53 PM

It's been a long wait - congratulations! What's happening with the Town Car?

JD10367 · 12-18-2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPaul

Great! Congratulations.
Now, what did you forget? A loaf of bread? A can of soda? Any reason to run to the store...

Man, isn't THAT the truth. On my days off, I try to think of places to run errands just to drive it around.

Agent 99 · 12-19-2008, 06:22 PM

Brad where did you go? Oh Yeh, you're busty playing with you're new smart.