Got my USA "Configure" email from Smart a week or so ago

LetsJet · 11-15-2007, 02:59 PM

Anyone else?

Notice there is no warranty info or MPG info yet?

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pojr · 11-16-2007, 07:59 PM

I confirmed this August. Have not decided yet until I can drive the car more that at the roadshow. Dealer says they will have a demo in December. We shall see.

LetsJet · 11-16-2007, 08:16 PM

I contacted Smart USA yesterday and I was told the warranty is 2 yrs/ 24k miles.....

Seems very short to me. What other car has a two yr. warranty?

The MPG wasn't super either:

2007 std: 40 / 45
2008 std: 33 / 40

Mike T. · 11-17-2007, 03:23 AM

New EPA MPG is 34 city, 40 highway, far better than the Yaris and Fit.

Warranty is weak at 2/20, but that's because of the collapsed US dollar. Factory warranty extensions will be available as options.

Moviela · 12-14-2007, 11:45 PM

Isn't the warranty in Europe 3 years/unlimited miles?

AMGJared · 12-16-2007, 09:57 PM

Doesn't top the 70mpg I get on my insight so I can't make the switch.

thegeneraltso · 12-18-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B smart

New EPA MPG is 34 city, 40 highway, far better than the Yaris and Fit.

Warranty is weak at 2/20, but that's because of the collapsed US dollar. Factory warranty extensions will be available as options.

Yeah, but Yaris and Fit both seat 4 or 5 in tight squeeze. I was expecting the mpg to be at least in the 50s. 34/40 in reality probably going to be around 30/35 which is digustingly low for such a small vehicle.

While it is true that the vehicle looks different and cool but, in about a year, the coolness will fade away like the Mini and the New Beetle and what you left with is an impractical car with 1 more year of warranty.

pojr · 12-20-2007, 03:08 PM

The USA today test driver got an average of 40 MPG is his driving. Mostly suburban. Another tester got 47 MPG going 60-65 and sometimes 70MPH. This was over a 300 mile trip.

myfirstbenz · 12-24-2007, 09:11 PM

Unless they bring the diesel here, this car is really not that great a deal. Why not get a vw golf or jetta diesel, have twice the car, and get 50mpg? The 70mpg diesel smart would be a great little car... but gas

Saijin_Naib · 12-27-2007, 02:35 AM

Yah, I saw the Smart CDI at my school in Rochester. Pretty cool little car. They should have brought the Smart ForFour over in Diesel, stupid to only bring the petrol ForTwo. I really want one still though

PHYBENZ · 12-28-2007, 01:38 PM

The for four is no longer in production. It was cut about two years ago. Wasn't selling well at all in Europe. Would never sell here either. The for two is the only car Smart produces.

danholm · 12-29-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstbenz

Unless they bring the diesel here, this car is really not that great a deal. Why not get a vw golf or jetta diesel, have twice the car, and get 50mpg? The 70mpg diesel smart would be a great little car... but gas

Seems we're going backward. I once had a 1986, 190D 2.5 manual. (5cyl Diesel). A consistent 38MPG in a good sized five passenger car.

Saijin_Naib · 01-07-2008, 02:29 PM

Well, The EPA 2007/2008 ratings system is much more stringent so the mileage ratings for the new cars is really not comprable to the older ratings. The achieved mileage in the new smart may be much greater than what its rated for under this new system. Also, the emissions (CO2 and other noxious compounds) will be much lower than your 190d could ever hope to achieve, regardless of mileage.

WilyB · 01-11-2008, 10:20 AM

Dealer called me and say he might have my Smart sometimes next week!

tivoboy · 01-11-2008, 12:45 PM

What, I just talked with penske two weeks ago, they said Mid-Feb earliest.

scryfst · 01-12-2008, 11:54 AM

Last night I got confirmation of January delivery of fourtwo Passion including VIN number. I called the dealer (Louisville) and he indicated that on Monday he can give me the exact date. I was hoping for an Indy or Cinci dealer but not at this time. I plan to drive it around for a couple months and then decide if it keeps it's slot in the garage.

Saijin_Naib · 01-13-2008, 07:18 AM

^ That must be very exciting! Post some pictures of it here?

scryfst · 01-13-2008, 11:05 AM

The manager of the dealership in Louisville called today and among other things told me that there will be dealerships in Columbus and Cincinnati but their scheduled opening is behind Louisville and they didn't want to delay delivery of my vehicle. Monday they will have exact delivery date. I'll put up some photo's when I get it.

groupB · 02-07-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LetsJet

I contacted Smart USA yesterday and I was told the warranty is 2 yrs/ 24k miles.....

Seems very short to me. What other car has a two yr. warranty?

The MPG wasn't super either:

2007 std: 40 / 45
2008 std: 33 / 40

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Wow,
that is kinda short. Why do you think that is? Has there been any update?

11-16-2007, 07:59 PM	#2
pojr Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 Drives: slk320	Me Too I confirmed this August. Have not decided yet until I can drive the car more that at the roadshow. Dealer says they will have a demo in December. We shall see.

11-17-2007, 03:23 AM	#4
Mike T. MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada Posts: 1,373 Drives: 2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200	New EPA MPG is 34 city, 40 highway, far better than the Yaris and Fit. Warranty is weak at 2/20, but that's because of the collapsed US dollar. Factory warranty extensions will be available as options. __________________ 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200 2005 smart fortwo cdi cabriolet 1966 Peugeot 404 Coupé Injection

12-16-2007, 09:57 PM	#6
AMGJared Super Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 570 Drives: S4	Doesn't top the 70mpg I get on my insight so I can't make the switch. __________________ 2001.5 Audi S4 (current) Stage 2+ 2001 Lexus IS300 (sold) 2000 Honda Insight (sold) 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG (sold) 2006 Mazda MX-5 (sold) 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T (sold)

12-20-2007, 03:08 PM	#8
pojr Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 Drives: slk320	Actual Mileage The USA today test driver got an average of 40 MPG is his driving. Mostly suburban. Another tester got 47 MPG going 60-65 and sometimes 70MPH. This was over a 300 mile trip.

12-24-2007, 09:11 PM	#9
myfirstbenz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington, the state! Posts: 1,448 Drives: 89 300TE, and 68 280sel	Unless they bring the diesel here, this car is really not that great a deal. Why not get a vw golf or jetta diesel, have twice the car, and get 50mpg? The 70mpg diesel smart would be a great little car... but gas __________________ Kombi's Uber Alles Member #1 ::Familie von Mercedes:: '00 German Shepherd ("Hans") '89 300 TE 140k '92 400E (killed in action) '68 280 SE/8 (High School Sweetheart and First Benz/Love) '95 E320 (mother's) '60 190D (dad's project) '05 A6 Allroad 2.7t (dad's ride) '84 190E (brother's-sold) '90 300CE (brother's) AKA BenzBro

11-16-2007, 08:16 PM	#3
LetsJet Super Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Haleiwa on my mind Posts: 584 Drives: 355 F1 Spider & ......V12 w220.176	I contacted Smart USA yesterday and I was told the warranty is 2 yrs/ 24k miles..... Seems very short to me. What other car has a two yr. warranty? The MPG wasn't super either: 2007 std: 40 / 45 2008 std: 33 / 40

12-14-2007, 11:45 PM	#5
Moviela MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 2,120 Drives: 2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)	Isn't the warranty in Europe 3 years/unlimited miles?

12-27-2007, 02:35 AM	#10
Saijin_Naib MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,200 Drives: 1990 300ce 24v I6	Yah, I saw the Smart CDI at my school in Rochester. Pretty cool little car. They should have brought the Smart ForFour over in Diesel, stupid to only bring the petrol ForTwo. I really want one still though __________________ Bucky Benz @ Benzly

12-28-2007, 01:38 PM	#11
PHYBENZ Super Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 550 Drives: 1963 220Sb	The for four is no longer in production. It was cut about two years ago. Wasn't selling well at all in Europe. Would never sell here either. The for two is the only car Smart produces. __________________ Check out my website at: www.procanes.com News, Videos, Pictures, Wallpapers and more on professional University of Miami Hurricane Athletes

01-07-2008, 02:29 PM	#13
Saijin_Naib MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,200 Drives: 1990 300ce 24v I6	Well, The EPA 2007/2008 ratings system is much more stringent so the mileage ratings for the new cars is really not comprable to the older ratings. The achieved mileage in the new smart may be much greater than what its rated for under this new system. Also, the emissions (CO2 and other noxious compounds) will be much lower than your 190d could ever hope to achieve, regardless of mileage. __________________ Bucky Benz @ Benzly

01-11-2008, 10:20 AM	#14
WilyB Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 43	Dealer called me and say he might have my Smart sometimes next week! __________________ 2008 smart 451 passion cabrio, 2-din NAV system 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, K40, mObridge 2007 BMW E92 335, K40 1990 Ferrari Mondial T, some cool upgrades, Bell 975R 1966 Pontiac GTO, 2nd owner since 1980 (28 years and counting!), less than 60K original miles.

01-11-2008, 12:45 PM	#15
tivoboy Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose Posts: 158 Drives: 2001 C320 2001 CLK430, 95 E500	What, I just talked with penske two weeks ago, they said Mid-Feb earliest.

01-12-2008, 11:54 AM	#16
scryfst Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 8 Drives: 02 CLK55	Last night I got confirmation of January delivery of fourtwo Passion including VIN number. I called the dealer (Louisville) and he indicated that on Monday he can give me the exact date. I was hoping for an Indy or Cinci dealer but not at this time. I plan to drive it around for a couple months and then decide if it keeps it's slot in the garage. __________________ 02 CLK55 - with a little Brabus tossed in 08 GL550 08 Smart ForTwo 54 MGTF Last edited by scryfst; 01-13-2008 at 11:10 AM.

01-13-2008, 07:18 AM	#17
Saijin_Naib MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,200 Drives: 1990 300ce 24v I6	^ That must be very exciting! Post some pictures of it here? __________________ Bucky Benz @ Benzly

01-13-2008, 11:05 AM	#18
scryfst Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 8 Drives: 02 CLK55	The manager of the dealership in Louisville called today and among other things told me that there will be dealerships in Columbus and Cincinnati but their scheduled opening is behind Louisville and they didn't want to delay delivery of my vehicle. Monday they will have exact delivery date. I'll put up some photo's when I get it. __________________ 02 CLK55 - with a little Brabus tossed in 08 GL550 08 Smart ForTwo 54 MGTF Last edited by scryfst; 01-13-2008 at 11:11 AM.

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