[lhoboy]

Here's Edmund's review on the U.S. version: http://www.edmunds.com/smart/fortwo/2008/review.html

 

[lhoboy]

This is crazy. I used to have a '87 toyota tercel ez. 78hp with a 4 speed. It weighed 1970lbs. I drove on the interstate daily (30 miles each way) and didn't have an issue.
Try comparing the geo metro to the smartcar.

Edmunds probably had the test drive done by a soccer mom that normally drives an escalade with a cellphone stuck in her ear while disciplining the kids in the back seat. No... a SmartCar will not be her vehicle of choice at any speed.

 

[lhoboy]

And with that . . . . I too am through with this mindless thread.

Thank Jebus!

 

[lhoboy]

We currently have a 2005 Smart fortwo Passion Cabrio in Austin, Tx. I have no problems driving on the freeway at all. I drive at 70-75mph and feel just as safe as any other car.

Of course, You must be careful when driving in storms. Had a big wind storm come up unexpectedly and it was tough keeping the little guy centered on the road. That is the only problem I have had so far.

Depending on the size of the storm, the same could be said for an SUV. Was the wind drift more serious than with other cars you have driven?

 

[lhoboy]

(The Brabus Smart on the picture looks "smashing".)

Not much chance of a federalized Brabus landing on these shores any time soon.