Author Topic: Yes....i drive a smart car (Read 956 times)

Barry GSXR · « **on:** 20, July, 2006, 01:13:20 PM »

So for those of you that know me, Yes I have a LHD smart car! its the best car Ive ever had-Sad, but true. I never thought id say it, but its great!

However like all things....It just aint fast enough anymore...even though I only use it now and again, I need more grin factor....

What do you guys think to this....

SMART

xt125r · « **Reply #1 on:** 20, July, 2006, 01:47:56 PM »

I hate when ppl make fun of other ppl cars.

I used to drive an Accent and everybody used to make fun of me.. It never broke down , was zippy and saved me a lot of money ..

Mate good on ya.. Its your money do whatever u want with it..

Smart cars are smart as the word says.

MATTP · « **Reply #2 on:** 20, July, 2006, 01:50:11 PM »

Barry, I think there is around 130BHP more in the smart car from the vid than yours would have

'> . I think they are running the Gixer thou motor?

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MATTP · « **Reply #3 on:** 20, July, 2006, 01:51:39 PM »

XT, IMO the smart car in London is the hand bag of the Chelsea tractor Mothers

'> . Fun car but not that good for the wife, Callum and me

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xt125r · « **Reply #4 on:** 20, July, 2006, 01:53:32 PM »

Quote (MATTP @ July 20 2006,13:51)

XT, IMO the smart car in London is the hand bag of the Chelsea tractor Mothers

'> . Fun car but not that good for the wife, Callum and me

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Matt no its not a family car.. No way ... I wont buy one but i would judge one that has one..

I used to get abused in Syndey all the time about my Hyundai..

Barry GSXR · « **Reply #5 on:** 20, July, 2006, 01:59:07 PM »

Yeah smarts are great, Im not bothered what anyone says about anything. Keep telling myself Its a mercedes!

But it seriously is a fun car to drive, I wasnt convinced until work said borrow it and see what you think!

But seriously, so fast as standard for what they are and great on fuel, parking, insurance etc Id love a brabus smart but the link above is the Gixer Thou, they do Hayabusa versions too ':devil'

MATTP · « **Reply #6 on:** 20, July, 2006, 02:03:11 PM »

Try owning a Datsun 200B

'> The only good thing was the 60L tank and the fact you would never be able to blow the motor. I'd love to still have it as it did look cool.

xt125r · « **Reply #7 on:** 20, July, 2006, 02:05:21 PM »

200B are great.. They rock

« **Reply #8 on:** 20, July, 2006, 02:45:59 PM »

I also have a Smart car. I have had mine for just over 3 years and I love it! I go on the Smart Car London to Brighton every year - and i have even had it customised!! I am very well known around where I live for my car!
As soon as I got my Smart, I loved it. easy to drive, easy to park, cheap to run and to own - but could do with a bit more speed. Fasted I have managed in mine is 90mph - although that does feel quite quick because of the size of the car!
Tracy
(Unity Secretary)

simon78 · « **Reply #9 on:** 20, July, 2006, 02:59:39 PM »

Barry - would have had you down as driving an RS Turbo with all the mods!

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Westie · « **Reply #10 on:** 20, July, 2006, 03:00:57 PM »

Right before someone else gets in there... Yes PP does have "The popemobile", ugly as hell, but has never let us down.. yet!!!! ':p'

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Triggerhappybaby · « **Reply #11 on:** 20, July, 2006, 03:31:19 PM »

A friend of mine has one of those SMART sporty numbers. She loves it but doesn't think it will hold up well in the event of an accident what with it being made out of cardboard fixed together with Pritt-stick

xt125r · « **Reply #12 on:** 20, July, 2006, 03:55:21 PM »

Top Speed had a crash test on a Smart car and it didnt do that badly.. but not that great if i recall either. It hit a wall at 60mph

Spill · « **Reply #13 on:** 20, July, 2006, 10:27:38 PM »

I have always loved the idea of a Smart car and I was seriously thinking of getting one a while back.
Cirumstances change, and it was no longer a viable option, but I still appreciate them when I see one disappearing in my mirror. ':p'

Mind you, I always liked Quasar bikes as well, so what does that prove? ':rock:'

Mikey · « **Reply #14 on:** 20, July, 2006, 11:45:04 PM »

IMHO I think that the SMART is the rightful successor of the Mini - in spirit at lease. More so than the BMW maxi-mini.

The bike engined one looks quality, and it seems to handle well too. I thought that it wouldn't have done as it is quite tall.

scorps · « **Reply #15 on:** 21, July, 2006, 12:06:51 AM »

we had a smart car at work and if you try you can acually wheelie them lol

« **Reply #16 on:** 21, July, 2006, 08:45:30 AM »

I hope this works!!

My Smart:

Tracy

pieman · « **Reply #17 on:** 21, July, 2006, 08:55:36 AM »

yep, thats very 'distinctive'.

tallgirl · « **Reply #18 on:** 21, July, 2006, 01:46:29 PM »

Looks great but anything I can't fit into doesn't exist...

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Only jealous ':upside'

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #19 on:** 21, July, 2006, 01:55:15 PM »

if only all cars were smart cars, just think of the reduction in traffic jams, the reduction in polution, the saving of the environment, not forgetting a gixer engine in every car, just imagine the fun we could have

piercedprincess · « **Reply #20 on:** 21, July, 2006, 01:56:27 PM »

I think Barry should pimp his in Rizla colours to match the bike!!!!

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Mr Rizla · « **Reply #21 on:** 21, July, 2006, 01:58:07 PM »

seconded

tallgirl · « **Reply #22 on:** 21, July, 2006, 02:17:46 PM »

Then he could park the bike next to it and noone would know it was there and therefore not try to steal it ':rock:'

DangerMouse · « **Reply #23 on:** 21, July, 2006, 03:47:05 PM »

Love the video!! As for the car not my cup of tea but hey each to there own, parking must be easy. Havent really had a decent car since i had e36 M3 Evo. Had a 9r at the same time and i got bored of the car. Drive all day in London in a poxy van so if i never had a car again i would be happy. Except winter!!! lol

Spill · « **Reply #24 on:** 21, July, 2006, 09:55:37 PM »

Quote (tallgirl @ July 21 2006,13:46)

Looks great but anything I can't fit into doesn't exist...

Actually, a Smart is the only thing I can get my legs into without having to move the steering wheel.

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