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RAS4915 on August 18, 2008 at 3:16 pm
There are a number of compact cars that get close to or match the Smart's economy, are much better equipped for the same or less money, and much safter if involved in an accident with a larger vehicle. Sorry but the smart is not so smart..it is a status symbol and a fad for being green.
palebeachbum on August 18, 2008 at 4:32 am
Yep, you're right. Ironically I've read so many articles online saying using premium gas DOESN'T increase performance or gas mileage, but I always disagreed with that. No matter what car I've had, I notice the engine runs smoother, quieter, feels peppier, and maybe gets 1-2mpg better. I still say it's totally absurd that the Smart requires premium though.
Enchurito on August 18, 2008 at 2:50 am
I like how in every crash test video I have ever seen this thing ends up knocked over, the dummies battered, and almost always the drivers door is popped open. These SUCK in a crash.
MichaelHeney on August 16, 2008 at 1:28 am
it requires premium gas bc of the higher the octane in the gas the better proformance, so they're trying to get the most proformance out of an already small/weak engine.
palebeachbum on August 15, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I don't understand why a 71hp 3cyl engine requires premium gas and can only achieve 33/41 MPG. Surely the technology of the engine is better than that of 3cyl. engines of 15yrs. ago. I blame Mitusbishi. Look at the mileage ratings on their cars. They are really low. Their smallest car in the US (Lancer) only gets 28mpg hwy. That's terrible! GMs newest V8 gets that!
Sirimico on August 9, 2008 at 8:22 am
imagine if a guy is drivin a smart and a big trailer hits him??? fuck
blackouttsi on August 5, 2008 at 6:35 pm
pshhh, mazda 3's are tits.
techpbhater2 on July 31, 2008 at 10:33 pm
they are alot more expensive than i expected
geeksquad2 on July 21, 2008 at 6:05 am
me and my dad looked at the fit smart and yaris yesterday and we liked the smart best although the fit was much more practical according to my mom and sister but my dad and i disagree :-D
Rubik451 on July 4, 2008 at 3:36 am
More precisely, the previous model (the 450) had an engine built by Mercedes Benz. This new 451 model has a Mitsubishi-built engine worldwide. Now, there are two other engine sizes available outside the U.S., 61hp and 84hp (turbo). |