250 mpg vw?

[pabille]

This is from an Aussie publication. They say a two seater may be available, too. Obviously not for the U.S. market.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/25172/vo...conomical-car/

[chieftmc]

Thanks for sharing, but, already been done last year; Volkswagen 1L may get 235 mpg

[rfernatt]

I'd hate to get hit by a semi in one of those things....

[gabe1475]

Originally Posted by rfernatt

I'd hate to get hit by a semi in one of those things....

I would hate to get hit by a semi in just about anything! You could be driving a Hummer and your chances of survival are slim.

[rfernatt]

Originally Posted by gabe1475

I would hate to get hit by a semi in just about anything! You could be driving a Hummer and your chances of survival are slim.

Just poking a bit of fun since we smart owners usually get that line, hence the emoticon. There is obviously no mass production vehicle in which one would voluntarily offer up one's self to a speeding semi.

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by rfernatt

Just poking a bit of fun since we smart owners usually get that line....

Yea, and usually from some guy riding a Harley

[oakparkauto]

Do you feel safe in your Smart car?

[pabille]

Originally Posted by oakparkauto

Do you feel safe in your Smart car?

I feel safer than most compact cars and SUVs that are on the road. I'd rather drive the smart in the rain rather than risk it in that old Explorer I use for Home Depot trips.

[rfernatt]

Originally Posted by oakparkauto

Do you feel safe in your Smart car?

Yes, safeandsmart!

[gurps]

Originally Posted by pabille

I feel safer than most compact cars and SUVs that are on the road. I'd rather drive the smart in the rain rather than risk it in that old Explorer I use for Home Depot trips.

That's how I totaled my Explorer- in the rain. I can say it was fun going sideways and 70. for about 1 second.
my smart is 13 years newer and has all the advancements in technology that 13 years bring. All else being equal, I feel as safe or safer in this small car compared to a larger car. I'm just pissed that after a year of driving it, I find out that I only have two seats! ( yes some people complain about that AFTER buying the car! )
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