Orphaned in DFW

[boss4.0]

All,
Just a heads up, I will be orphaning a Passion in DFW. The car is on the lot waiting for pick up, It is configured as:

fortwo passion coupe, 1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine
Base price
$ 13,590.00
body panels in light yellow
N/C
tridion safety cell, black
N/C
Upholstery color: design black
N/C
Standard equipment
Engine/drivetrain
1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission
Paddle shifters
Wheels/tyres
9-spokes alloy wheels (15") with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system
Exterior
Panorama roof (sun screen included)
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color
Interior
Upholstery color: design black
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 for MP3 device)
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
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)
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

[angel]

PM please?

[RLove]

My Smart rep. called me on a triple black orphan - it was a base Passion as well until they added tint, pinstripe, black powder-coated wheels, and lo-jack for an extra three grand.

If you want an orphan there it seems like you have to speak up early or get a mandatory (possibly) slew of extra equipment added. I don't know if you can even buy one without that stuff added. And, I cant' say as I blame them for mining a little profit out of their orphans.

If you want the triple black, call Amber. For a yellow/silver Passion (I think) call Whitney, unless she had her facts wrong and the car listed above is the one she has.

Smart Center Dallas: http://www.smartcenterdallas.com/key_staff.php

[angel]

RLove,

Allison had told me previously that the after market add ons were MANDATORY for orphans. The min amount is $1,700. I really don't want most of the add ons. But I really would hate to wait until Dec - Feb when I reserved 20 March 07. That would be an almost 2 year wait. I could be happy with yellow even though I reserved blue.

I did get an email this past week about a "Possible" silver/silver being orphaned. I was a bit sad since silver is the only color I just can't get into the love of.

[RLove]

How about suggesting that your mandatory add-ons be a set of yellow or blue panels? Maybe they would bite on that...and a few other things I'm sure, just to drive the price up. You're going to want tint anyway I would guess. Colored panels and their overpriced tint should get you nearly to your $1700 minimum. Maybe add the rear compartment cover - a must I would think, and you're there.

You reserved in March, and you won't get a car until Dec-Feb? I reserved in May '07, configured Dec. 22., and the admittedly screwed up DEE says August-October delivery. Allison said to please disregard info coming off of the DEE since it doesn't appear to correct.

I thought all that reserved in March were driving their cars by now.

Oh, now I read your info. - You reserved shortly after me in May, but you configured in March, That's strange - I reserved six days before you but configured in December.

[mdfortwoguy]

I don't think they would bite.

All of their add-ons seem to be nothing but pure margin for their bottom line. Accessories wouldn't be, and I don't think panels would be either from what I have seen in the "someone hit my smart" thread.

[UFOFORTOM]

Originally Posted by mdfortwoguy

I don't think they would bite.

All of their add-ons seem to be nothing but pure margin for their bottom line. Accessories wouldn't be, and I don't think panels would be either from what I have seen in the "someone hit my smart" thread.

I called dfw dealer & was quoted $17,942.00 out the door price for the orphan.
added on**- pin stripe
lo jack
window tint
total add on $1795.00
That was boss40 car****-Was paying cash for the car.
Told them to sell to some other sucker !!!!!

[angel]

Yeah. Once they get notification of the fact it's an orphan it's loaded up.
I really want a smart. And I really hate waiting. Thank goodness the weather is getting better. I'll just go out and ride the Harley this week.

BTW $1,795 is the cheaper of the after market options they do. It really skyrockets once they powder coat the wheels.

I'll probably just end up waiting for mine.