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beerformeplz · 9 April 2010, 06:21 AM

Saw this on the way home and had to snap a pic with my phone. The pasenger seat was packed also.

datejust1 · 9 April 2010, 06:22 AM

hahahahaahahah!

tolsy · 9 April 2010, 07:24 AM

brilliant

sakuraba · 9 April 2010, 08:01 AM

That dude needs a pick up truck!

Safetrends · 9 April 2010, 08:26 AM

Smart Car and a dumb driver.
That is not a car it is a lunch box with wheels.
That car could fit into my work van.

datejust1 · 9 April 2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Smart Car and a dumb driver.
That is not a car it is a lunch box with wheels.
That car could fit into my work van.

Well even better... it can fit in my bedroom and with lots of free space!

CoopJr · 9 April 2010, 10:44 AM

Been down Rt 13 many times!

diversified · 9 April 2010, 11:00 AM

They are without a doubt the funniest looking things on the road.

Kapture1 · 9 April 2010, 11:15 AM

I am concerned for the safty of the driver of a smart car if they were to accidently hit a pedestrian, let alone getting "broadsided

" by a semi truck that runs a red light. Deathtrap

Safetrends · 9 April 2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapture1

I am concerned for the safty of the driver of a smart car if they were to accidently hit a pedestrian, let alone getting "broadsided

" by a semi truck that runs a red light. Deathtrap

Coffin on wheels. One pulled out in front of my van and I nearly ran over it. What a deathtrap indeed. Worse than a Yugo of the 1980's.

JJ Irani · 9 April 2010, 11:20 AM

It's fun to see them park into the tiniest of spaces on some of our busy streets!!

FLi GLi · 23 April 2010, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Worse than a Yugo of the 1980's.

Not true.

The car is a rolling airbag. Plus, it has a very, very strong safety cage around the passenger compartment. With stability control and other modern safety features, it is far more safe than a Yugo.

I own a Smart car. It is amazing how much you can fit in one. The passenger's seat folds flat which allows for carrying much more than you would think.

Is the Smart car owner in the OP's pic an idiot, yup. But no more of an idiot than the "migrant laborers" that I see rolling around Northern VA with the back bumper of their pick-me-up truck almost dragging on the pavement due to being seriously overloaded.

FLi

JPersat · 23 April 2010, 06:23 AM

Rolling airbag and strong safety cage might be true, but still no match for a bigger vehicle, let alone a truck like an F350 with a steel pipe bumper.....I think the safety of a Smart Car is just like smoke blown up somewhere....

Yoreese · 23 April 2010, 06:42 AM

Don't think the U.S. model with only 2 seats and no electric option is a good deal. Not much better than a motorcycle except you don't get wet and not as much fun.

swatty · 23 April 2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPersat

Rolling airbag and strong safety cage might be true, but still no match for a bigger vehicle, let alone a truck like an F350 with a steel pipe bumper.....I think the safety of a Smart Car is just like smoke blown up somewhere....

I used to think the same until I saw one T-boned by an S class benz . the benz was totalled and the smart drove to the repairer. The smart is amazing

TheDude · 23 April 2010, 09:59 PM

Just watch this video. This is just a C-Class Benz - a "small" car by US standards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4k0FWvGoSM

After IIHS did this test (and tests with Honda Fit vs. Accord, and Toyota Yaris vs. Camry), they immediately downgraded the safety ratings on all three small cars to poor. Most everyone agrees that a large truck or SUV would be a bad pairing, but I think it surprised everyone to see how a mid-sized sedan would destroy the smaller cars.

The Fit test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaBuy1T69kQ

The Yaris test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GKCA...eature=related

The overall test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GySSK...eature=related

train-time · 23 April 2010, 10:12 PM

Maybe for driving around a small town locally (like a scooter), but it's frightful one to see on the interstate at 70 mph with all the big trucks around. I saw them inside the mall and was amazed at the mileage ratings. I guess I expected some phenominal mileage ratings based on their size, but was very dissapointed to see the actual ratings on the window stickers.

KirkWilfred · 6 October 2010, 12:48 PM

Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Art 1 · 7 October 2010, 06:54 AM

Funny.

KirkWilfred · 3 November 2010, 05:06 PM

GJS · 3 November 2010, 09:05 PM

It's funny to see the contrast between a fully loaded smart and the empty truck side by side.

But I think that's a little dangerous, 'cause the boxes could fall off or something. As stated above, the guy should just get a pickup truck!

GJS · 3 November 2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLi GLi

Not true.

The car is a rolling airbag. Plus, it has a very, very strong safety cage around the passenger compartment. With stability control and other modern safety features, it is far more safe than a Yugo.

I own a Smart car. It is amazing how much you can fit in one. The passenger's seat folds flat which allows for carrying much more than you would think.

Is the Smart car owner in the OP's pic an idiot, yup. But no more of an idiot than the "migrant laborers" that I see rolling around Northern VA with the back bumper of their pick-me-up truck almost dragging on the pavement due to being seriously overloaded.

FLi

I think they're pretty safe too, considering their size. I've seen some clips of them getting hit pretty bad and holding up very well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3bFhVvdlaI

Puffy · 3 November 2010, 09:14 PM

not safe in the slightest as they aren't classified as cars, they get knocked and run over by busses in London all the time

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KirkWilfred · 4 November 2010, 12:20 PM

Here in the interior of Alaska there are 2000 lb moose all over the place. It amazes me that some people buy Smart Cars up here.

They are either drinking the "Koolaid," or under the influence of Global Warming mumbo jumbo!

9 April 2010, 06:21 AM	#1
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	Why buy a Smart Car? Saw this on the way home and had to snap a pic with my phone. The pasenger seat was packed also.

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Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I am concerned for the safty of the driver of a smart car if they were to accidently hit a pedestrian, let alone getting "broadsided" by a semi truck that runs a red light. Deathtrap __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

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KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

9 April 2010, 06:22 AM	#2
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	hahahahaahahah!

9 April 2010, 07:24 AM	#3
tolsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: uk Watch: rolex Posts: 14	brilliant

9 April 2010, 08:26 AM	#5
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Smart Car and a dumb driver. That is not a car it is a lunch box with wheels. That car could fit into my work van.

9 April 2010, 10:44 AM	#7
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Been down Rt 13 many times!

9 April 2010, 11:00 AM	#8
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	They are without a doubt the funniest looking things on the road.

23 April 2010, 06:23 AM	#13
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Rolling airbag and strong safety cage might be true, but still no match for a bigger vehicle, let alone a truck like an F350 with a steel pipe bumper.....I think the safety of a Smart Car is just like smoke blown up somewhere....

23 April 2010, 06:42 AM	#14
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	Don't think the U.S. model with only 2 seats and no electric option is a good deal. Not much better than a motorcycle except you don't get wet and not as much fun.

23 April 2010, 09:59 PM	#16
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Just watch this video. This is just a C-Class Benz - a "small" car by US standards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4k0FWvGoSM After IIHS did this test (and tests with Honda Fit vs. Accord, and Toyota Yaris vs. Camry), they immediately downgraded the safety ratings on all three small cars to poor. Most everyone agrees that a large truck or SUV would be a bad pairing, but I think it surprised everyone to see how a mid-sized sedan would destroy the smaller cars. The Fit test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaBuy1T69kQ The Yaris test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GKCA...eature=related The overall test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GySSK...eature=related

23 April 2010, 10:12 PM	#17
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over there Posts: 4,019	Maybe for driving around a small town locally (like a scooter), but it's frightful one to see on the interstate at 70 mph with all the big trucks around. I saw them inside the mall and was amazed at the mileage ratings. I guess I expected some phenominal mileage ratings based on their size, but was very dissapointed to see the actual ratings on the window stickers.

7 October 2010, 06:54 AM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Funny.

3 November 2010, 09:05 PM	#21
GJS "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BraSil Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 131	It's funny to see the contrast between a fully loaded smart and the empty truck side by side. But I think that's a little dangerous, 'cause the boxes could fall off or something. As stated above, the guy should just get a pickup truck!

3 November 2010, 09:14 PM	#23
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	not safe in the slightest as they aren't classified as cars, they get knocked and run over by busses in London all the time : __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 November 2010, 12:20 PM	#24
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	Here in the interior of Alaska there are 2000 lb moose all over the place. It amazes me that some people buy Smart Cars up here. They are either drinking the "Koolaid," or under the influence of Global Warming mumbo jumbo! __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

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