SPOTTED! Transport with SMARTs aboard

Moviela · 01-18-2008, 02:34 AM

Burbank, California 4:30 PM

Today I saw an unusually large number of vehicles onboad an auto transporter travelling north on Interstate 5 at Burbank Boulevard. At first I thought it was a load of golf carts from a distance. As it approached I saw the distinctive safety cage of the SMART! About a dozen packed on one trailer. The only other Smart I have seen in the US was in MARK CUMMINS driveway.

I thought the Blue car with a silver stripe was the best looking unit. Have the dealers been announced? Can you go pick up one anytime soon?

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t-bone · 01-19-2008, 11:05 AM

I don't think you can really purchase one off the lot.

smart is making people go through a reservation process where you put down a $99 deposit and then wait for a few months before you can configure the car. After you finally configure it, then it's about another 3 months until your car's delivery.

The people that are getting the cars now paid their reservation in March 2007 and configured their car September 2007. So it's been about a 10 month wait to get one.

I'm not sure when they will start selling the cars off the lot, but right now it seems like that may be a while since there are so many reservations for them to fill.

Txhurdle · 01-28-2008, 06:25 PM

Dealers are 3/4 of the way down:

http://www.smartusa.com/

And you may want to also consider that not everyone who put thier 'refundable' deposit down, is going to folllow through with it. Get in good with your local dealer and I'm sure you can get one of the non-secured models well before a custom build would arrive. Just expect to either sacrifice your personalization, or to pony up a little extra $.

CA-B200 · 01-31-2008, 01:54 AM

Penske West Covina has a couple of Smarts available for a test drive. I drove one about a week ago.

Mercedes in Laguna Niguel is also a Smart dealership.

As of now the only way to get a Smart is to go on line and place a $99 refundable deposit and wait your turn in line. The price is not negotiable.

I encourage anyone who is interested in buying a Smart to test drive one for more than just around the block

N'AWLINS · 02-02-2008, 08:17 PM

Juts got an e-mail today advising that my Smart was inbound and they invited me to come in and test drive a couple of their cars tomorrow. Not sure if I'm going to follow thru with this...I'm out of garage space...even for a Smart!!

giffSCPA · 02-03-2008, 02:06 PM

I've received an email fon 2/1/08 from smart indicating that my car (res # 1190 series) would be at my dealer in Pittsburgh, PA w/in 30 days, and I should be expecting a phone call w/in 7 days----

giffSCPA at State College, PA (130 miles ENE of Pittsburgh, PA)

gha1@psu.edu

N'AWLINS · 02-03-2008, 08:37 PM

Went to the dealer today. Has about 20 cars ready to deliver as soon as they get paperwork together. Mine is due in in next 30 days...same e-mail as giffscpa got.

l3iGD · 02-04-2008, 01:08 AM

I saw 2 coupes and a cabriolet here in St. Pete, FL. (driving around)

jangy · 02-07-2008, 12:57 AM

Let me know if anyone is droppig their spot and I can pick it up. I signed up for one but have no idea how long it will take. i'll buy it sight unseen, as long as it is brand new and black on black.

trumpet1 · 02-09-2008, 06:34 PM

There were 6 of them in Knoxville , TN. None appeared to be pre-sold.

W211 BEAST · 02-09-2008, 07:21 PM

Mercedes of Beverly Hills has transformed 1/3 of their dealership to a Smart Dealership

Fikse · 02-09-2008, 07:55 PM

there is a new smart dealership in weston, fl with a bunch of them on site, I would guess over 100... they are so tiny, I almost stopped in to test one out.... $17k golf carts!

t-bone · 02-12-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jangy

Let me know if anyone is droppig their spot and I can pick it up. I signed up for one but have no idea how long it will take. i'll buy it sight unseen, as long as it is brand new and black on black.

When did you put down your deposit? And if you find one that is not black, you can at least change the body color panels to black later.

tivoboy · 02-12-2008, 07:35 PM

I ordered about in February last year, the local San Jose Smart dealer said they had some already, and that it would be about same time as order, so about now. But, he didn't show mine in the current list of inbounds. Bummer, I haven't owned one in 10 years. I'm really looking forward to one again.

t-bone · 02-16-2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tivoboy

I ordered about in February last year, the local San Jose Smart dealer said they had some already, and that it would be about same time as order, so about now. But, he didn't show mine in the current list of inbounds. Bummer, I haven't owned one in 10 years. I'm really looking forward to one again.

It must have been March that you paid your $99 deposit. The earliest day you could have done it was March 19. And if you paid it that day, your car should be coming any day now.

tivoboy · 02-16-2008, 11:29 AM

Do you have any info on the launch of the 99$ deposits? I got the feb date from the dealer since I said I signed up basically at launch of the program from a tip from mbusa, and the dealer said "oh, that must have been in February"

Blk04cobra1 · 02-16-2008, 11:32 AM

We just got our first BIG shipment in....16 all together on one truck...have delivered 3 so far...

t-bone · 02-16-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tivoboy

Do you have any info on the launch of the 99$ deposits? I got the feb date from the dealer since I said I signed up basically at launch of the program from a tip from mbusa, and the dealer said "oh, that must have been in February"

The first possible day was March 19.

You should have an e-mail confirming your $99 reservation. In that e-mail you should be able to find your reservation number. Have you configured your car yet?

01-19-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
t-bone MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indianapolis & Pasadena Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2004 E55	I don't think you can really purchase one off the lot. smart is making people go through a reservation process where you put down a $99 deposit and then wait for a few months before you can configure the car. After you finally configure it, then it's about another 3 months until your car's delivery. The people that are getting the cars now paid their reservation in March 2007 and configured their car September 2007. So it's been about a 10 month wait to get one. I'm not sure when they will start selling the cars off the lot, but right now it seems like that may be a while since there are so many reservations for them to fill. __________________ 2004 E55 RENNTech Stage 1 Tectite Grey Charcoal/Merlot folding convex side mirrors - AMG illuminated door sills - euro bumper strips - UHI kit w/ iPhone cradle - iPod integration kit - Euro COMAND - steel carter plate - leather AMG airbag - power trunk closer w/ remote key option - CLS63 AMG cluster w/ black bezel - fire extinguisher - trunk rails - warning triangle - distronic - birdseye shift surround - rear ashtrays delete MBenzNL OEM iPod Integration kit for sale. PM me for info.

02-03-2008, 02:06 PM	#6
giffSCPA Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: State College, pennsylvania Posts: 128 Drives: 2007 CLS550 (White w/black interior);2008 smart CABRIO	smart within 30 days --from 2/1/08 I've received an email fon 2/1/08 from smart indicating that my car (res # 1190 series) would be at my dealer in Pittsburgh, PA w/in 30 days, and I should be expecting a phone call w/in 7 days---- giffSCPA at State College, PA (130 miles ENE of Pittsburgh, PA) gha1@psu.edu

02-04-2008, 01:08 AM	#8
l3iGD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio, FL Posts: 384 Drives: AMG	Smarts I saw 2 coupes and a cabriolet here in St. Pete, FL. (driving around) __________________ '08 SMART Car Brabus red/black '08 S550 silver/gray '06 SL65AMG black/gray '05 G55K red/black '03 G55 silver/black '03 CL55 Techtite Gray/Black 172mm EC crank, Johnson CM30, Kleemann Shorty's to custom 3" stainless all the way back to resonators, all cats deleted. '79 450SEL 6.9 silver/blue '71 280se 3.5 convertible black/black '70 600 blue/blue '69 600 silver/black '69 280SL green/tan '67 250SL baby blue/tan '62 190SL silver/red '58 190SL black/black ..

02-07-2008, 12:57 AM	#9
jangy Out Of Control!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 13,015 Drives: E55	Let me know if anyone is droppig their spot and I can pick it up. I signed up for one but have no idea how long it will take. i'll buy it sight unseen, as long as it is brand new and black on black. __________________ SDCrew

02-09-2008, 07:21 PM	#11
W211 BEAST MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,679 Drives: 2006 E55 BEAST	Mercedes of Beverly Hills has transformed 1/3 of their dealership to a Smart Dealership __________________ -Danny When you drive a Hammer, all other cars begin to look like nails.

01-28-2008, 06:25 PM	#3
Txhurdle Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 222 Drives: 2008 C350; 2008 CLS550, 2009 ML320BlueTEC	Dealers are 3/4 of the way down: http://www.smartusa.com/ And you may want to also consider that not everyone who put thier 'refundable' deposit down, is going to folllow through with it. Get in good with your local dealer and I'm sure you can get one of the non-secured models well before a custom build would arrive. Just expect to either sacrifice your personalization, or to pony up a little extra $.

01-31-2008, 01:54 AM	#4
CA-B200 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13 Drives: ML	Penske West Covina has a couple of Smarts available for a test drive. I drove one about a week ago. Mercedes in Laguna Niguel is also a Smart dealership. As of now the only way to get a Smart is to go on line and place a $99 refundable deposit and wait your turn in line. The price is not negotiable. I encourage anyone who is interested in buying a Smart to test drive one for more than just around the block

02-02-2008, 08:17 PM	#5
N'AWLINS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 89 Drives: 1998 SLK 230, 2008 GL320 CDI, 2008 Smart Fortwo	Juts got an e-mail today advising that my Smart was inbound and they invited me to come in and test drive a couple of their cars tomorrow. Not sure if I'm going to follow thru with this...I'm out of garage space...even for a Smart!!

02-03-2008, 08:37 PM	#7
N'AWLINS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 89 Drives: 1998 SLK 230, 2008 GL320 CDI, 2008 Smart Fortwo	Went to the dealer today. Has about 20 cars ready to deliver as soon as they get paperwork together. Mine is due in in next 30 days...same e-mail as giffscpa got.

02-09-2008, 06:34 PM	#10
trumpet1 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,054 Drives: 2007 S600	There were 6 of them in Knoxville , TN. None appeared to be pre-sold.

02-09-2008, 07:55 PM	#12
Fikse MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,606 Drives: GT-R,ACR,Q7,335ic	there is a new smart dealership in weston, fl with a bunch of them on site, I would guess over 100... they are so tiny, I almost stopped in to test one out.... $17k golf carts! __________________ 2009 Nissan GT-R - 11.03 @ 125.44 2008 Dodge Viper ACR - 11.02 @ 129.2 2005 Mercedes E55 - 11.662 @ 119.74 RENNtech Stage II (sold)

02-12-2008, 07:35 PM	#14
tivoboy Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose Posts: 158 Drives: 2001 C320 2001 CLK430, 95 E500	I ordered about in February last year, the local San Jose Smart dealer said they had some already, and that it would be about same time as order, so about now. But, he didn't show mine in the current list of inbounds. Bummer, I haven't owned one in 10 years. I'm really looking forward to one again.

02-16-2008, 11:29 AM	#16
tivoboy Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose Posts: 158 Drives: 2001 C320 2001 CLK430, 95 E500	Any info Do you have any info on the launch of the 99$ deposits? I got the feb date from the dealer since I said I signed up basically at launch of the program from a tip from mbusa, and the dealer said "oh, that must have been in February"

02-16-2008, 11:32 AM	#17
Blk04cobra1 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 822 Drives: 2008 E350, 2004 Cobra, 2004 Tahoe, 2002 S430	We just got our first BIG shipment in....16 all together on one truck...have delivered 3 so far...

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