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United Auto Group Received 12,600 Deposits For Smart Cars

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by hb06, May 11, 2007.

  1. hb06

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    "DETROIT - United Auto Group Inc. (UAG), the nation's second largest auto retailer, said Wednesday that in just over five weeks it has received $99 deposits from 12,600 people eager to be among the first buyers of DaimlerChrysler AG's (DCX) two-seat Smart "fortwo" mini car when it hits U.S. showrooms in 2008."

    "With gas prices looking at $4 a gallon this summer, this is perfect timing".

    http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/in-the-news...-cars-4560.html
     
    #1 hb06, May 11, 2007
  2. mpgFanatic

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HBO6 @ May 11 2007, 10:37 AM) [snapback]439897[/snapback]</div>
    But if they are bothered by $4 a gallon gas prices, why are they waiting until 2008 to do something? Or are they all Prius owners with buy-American guilt?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mpgFanatic @ May 11 2007, 07:40 AM) [snapback]439899[/snapback]</div>
    "Smart vehicles are slated to have a base price below $12,000." This might have something to do with it. The Prius is still a little too pricey for many. At almost half the base price, the smartcar would be more affordable.
     
    #3 hb06, May 11, 2007
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    SF2 is built in Germany. Nothing NA about it.
     
    #4 Frank Hudon, May 17, 2007
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