New smart hits the road

[JohnnyM]

April/19/08 reservation for new smart

May/26/09 smart loaded on vessel at Bremerhaven, Germany

June/8/09 smart released at Baltimore, MD

July/6/09 smart delivered to dealer and picked up

July/12/09 smart gets fueled and the mileage after the first 271 miles on the tank is unscientifically calculated at 37 mpg

The gas mileage was pretty surprising since the car, running the ac almost the whole time, was being driven enthusiastically.

I know this mileage may not be truly accurate but seems a good sign.

[NCC1701]

Good to know you're enjoying your new car! 37 MPG is better than my long run average, and it sounds like you drive kinda like I do.

Others have noted a substantial increase in fuel efficiency after 1-2,000 miles, as the engine breaks in. I noticed a slight increase. As you apparently realise, your MPGs can be more accurately calculated over a span of tanks.

Welcome to the club!

[mvaldes]

Congratulations and many miles of safe, enthusiastic driving! And, welcome to the forum.

[chieftmc]

JohnnyM, welcome to the asylum

Glad you got your smart and that you're enjoying it. I too drive it "enthusiastically"

Have a great time. Hope to see you around at the SCI Tech Talks or one of the other various functions

[JohnnyM]

Great commuter!! Zero problems. Fuel mileage unscientifically calculated to be in the upper 30's to 40 MPG which I feel is very good for the type of driving done.

[rfernatt]

Glad your enjoying the ride!

If you're interested in tracking and sharing your fuel mileage, we always need a few more smart owners on Fuelly.com.