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note The SmartCar has arrived in the U.S. I wonder how long before... New

Forum: BoaterTalk
Date: May 14 2008, 13:08 GMT
From: kevo

you see them at the put-in w/ racks and boats on top. The only drawback is it's only a two-seater w/ little storage. I guess if you put all of your gear  (plus camping gear) in the boat, you'd save a lot of room. Kevin   www.smartusa.com

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note Crash test ratings... Agent2 New
note "good" compared to vehiles of similar size and weight--wouldn't put my kid in one teamELF New
note actually rated higher than several U.S. made mini-vans , which a lot of people do put their children in kindyakker New
disagree the president of the Highway Safety Institute says "bigger is always better": teamELF New
note Considering that the Chrysler Voyager only got 1,5 NCAP stars out of five, I sincerely doubt that statement. Wilko New
note one year waiting list in knoxville <NT> DonVitoCorleone New
note Honda Fit WAY, WAY better choice.  Or the Prius.  I don't get the SMart Car. geoffcj New
th_up The prius does about 35 with the roofrack loaded with creekers. <NT> arrmike New
question would milage be better with lightweight trailer and no rack <NT> otterbutt New
note I've wondered the same. arrmike New
more FIT is sporty and nimble, no just efficient -- VERY versatile inside, too <NT> shaunotter New
th_up another vote for the Fit...Riot Magnum fits inside for solo missions, MPG very good boatiferous1 New
th_up The boat and the mattress are a big plus. Sounds good for for lots of other practical chores like going to Home Depot. <NT> kevo New
th_up I've had floor lamps and even a tall desk in mine!  I never need another car. <NT> Turtle81 New
note How long of a boat do you think that one could squeeze into it? Riv New
note I can easily fit my Mega Surf kayak in there 8" even.  Pretty sure another 4-5 inches would be no problem. geoffcj New
note How about 2 playboats and a passenger kicking back in refresh mode? Riv New
note Yeah, 2 playboats and a passenger will fit shoot2thrill New
th_up I LOVE my Fit! <NT> Turtle81 New
th_up There's a few around here.  Looks like they should fart bubbles out the exhaust. H.I.McDunnough New
th_up Had mine for over two years and I have only paid $60 bucks everytime it needs serviced... briere New
th_up The only place it would be better would be a crowded city t_h_o_m_a_s New
smile you guys should check out the Smartsuki (SmartCar with a Suzuki GXR1100 engine) TheBroncoKid New
note Now that mgiht be a reason to get one.  Of course, I've seen a Fit with an RSX S-spec engine too.   <NT> geoffcj New
more Smart Car hitting wall at medium speed conor_1984 New
note I change my opion, this is a pure death car DonVitoCorleone New
note Not to mention, what happens with side impact? Kankles420 New
note But honestly who would drive one on the freeway?  They look ok for around town. <NT> arrmike New
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