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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Jose, CA
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My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Smart looks, poor manners: Fortwo is small on performance, ride -- but great for parking I'm not terribly surprised it didn't do too well. It sounds like the transmission is still crap as reported by Consumer Reports (and others) on the previous gen. |
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL
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My Car: 2005 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Quote:
I would take any opinions on the ride with a grain of salt. Having lived in Michigan for 22 years and still visiting at least once a year I would have to say the Michigan roads, and Detroit roads in particular are the worst I have ever driven. They are even worse than roads in rural Czech Republic and Poland. | |
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| Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: eastern Pennsylvania
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My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | The transmission is a plus if you plan to convert to an EV. |
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| S is for Super! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV
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My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6 | i was actually considering a smart car, esp since one of my buddies runs a dealership, but really needed the extra back seats great car for what it is, wont take the freeway or long drives like the prius would, but in crowded city streets...that car will totally SHINE!!! |
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| Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada
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My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11 | lol. Then you didn't test drive one or you drove one like an automatic. The transmission is a LOT better than the diesel one, trust me. I've driven both. The diesel one has a lag so large, I was reading the road markers before it shifted and pointed back up so I can see the road ahead again. This 451's transmission is a lot better and when driven like a manual, it smooths out to the point where there is no rocking motion. It's a fun car to drive and wouldn't mind having one in the fleet.
__________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus ![]() 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp |
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| S is for Super! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV
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My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6 | yeah I totally preffered driving it in manual using the flappy paddles its fun the jerk doesn't bother me, my moms QP kinna does the same thing |
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| Double Gold Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern California
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My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1 | Can you really park Smart cars perpendicular to the street, and as a separate question, is it legal? http://www.unitednathanproductions.c...arking_lrg.jpg |
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| S is for Super! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV
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My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6 | ^parking yes, illegal in cali^ |
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| Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA
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My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Quote:
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| Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada
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My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11 | Quote:
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