jaciqltznok

with gas like it is, I am thinking I need something more economical as I have to run all over town all day between clients...some days it takes up to 1/2 tank of gas in my mini van!

http://www.smartusa.com/models/passi.../overview.aspx

They have these over in Tulsa and I found out I can have the cutest WRAP put on it too....BUT, need more info on them. I can not just jet over to Tulsa (a 2.5 hours drive) to test one right now....

if you have one, or have been in one, please tell me what you think/thought about it!

Thanks

feline fanatic

I don't have one and don't know too much about them except when I was in Europe 4 years ago, they were all over the place. Very popular car in Europe.

Grama Lehr

They are more and more of them on the road in So Cal! Cute for buzzing around town, but I would go very far with it.

auntpatty

Have a friend who has one. They love it. We are thinking on getting on in a couple of years when my car is paid off. We have to see how they ride and perform. Mybe I will trade my car in for one sooner than we thought because of the gas prices.

sewgull

I sure do not want a Smart Car. I would feel safer on a
bicycle. There is nothing in the front for protection.

jaciqltznok

from some of the "fender benders" I have seen around here lately NOTHING gives you any protection now....especially not the FENDERS!

greenini

Frankly, they look like a roller skate to me. I would be very reluctant to drive one in heavy traffic. I would look for a small economical regular car if it were me such as a Corrolla, a Kia or a Focus. Your timing is great as the April issue of Consumer Reports is all about cars and you ought to be able to get it at your library. I would look it up for you, but just realized we didn't get that issue, so must call them and get it sent out.

jaciqltznok

the Kia and the Focus both get poor MPG ratings...the Corrolla is out of my price range and hard to find in rural OK...we have about 30 Smarties here in town now...thinking I might end up with the Cobalt or Aveo...sigh...had my heart set on a red camaro..but alas...

janRN

Go for the red Camaro--just kidding but I'd love one!! My neighbor has a SmartCar; it's really cute but after riding around the neighborhood (no traffic) I would never own one. There is nothing behind you except the hatch back/rear window. If you were hit from behind even at a low speed, there is NO protection, just your seat back. Also since they're so small, trucks and large SUVs just don't see you. But the neighbor loves it and drives it in traffic without fear. Check out the new Ford Fiesta-we just got DGS one to drive to college--all the safety features, 30-40mpg, and really cute. (Not as cute as a Camaro...)

jaciqltznok

I did see the Ford Fiesta gets great MPG ratings...might have to try one of those on for grins as well....