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Old 07-10-2007, 01:44 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Old 07-10-2007, 01:46 PM
 
Location: Colorado, Denver Metro Area
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If I get extra money, yes, I would. They are nice and small, doing good on gas and have good safety ratings (from what I have seen).
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Old 07-10-2007, 02:00 PM
 
Location: Wellsburg, WV
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We saw the Smart Car at the auto show in Detroit two and a half years ago...LOVED it. Yes, we would buy one.



Yes, it IS up on the wall. Liz
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Old 07-10-2007, 02:15 PM
 
Location: Colorado, Denver Metro Area
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I actually saw one in Victoria, Canada and found a pic of it (attached).
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Old 07-10-2007, 02:42 PM
 
Location: Tejas
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Saw one back in Dublin and couldnt stop laughing at it. They may be economical, but they are not very practical im afraid. Get a motorcycle instead!
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Old 07-10-2007, 04:15 PM
 
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If I lived in the city yes, parking in that thing would be a breeze.
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Old 07-10-2007, 06:54 PM
 
Location: Ohio, but moving to El Paso, TX August/September
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No. I rode in one once (my brother in law works at a car dealership and Holland has had them gosh, probably for a good 5-7 years now). Uncomfortable, no power steering, could feel every bump in the rode. I felt smooshed and I'm only 5 feet tall.
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Old 07-10-2007, 07:24 PM
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Saw one back in Dublin and couldnt stop laughing at it. They may be economical, but they are not very practical im afraid. Get a motorcycle instead!
I'd consider it because it isn't too practical to ride a motorcycle all year round where I live. However, they are rather expensive, and I wouldn't want to take it on the expressway.
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Old 07-10-2007, 09:17 PM
 
Location: Sacramento
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Absolutely not. I won't consider a vehicle smaller than a Focus, Cobalt, Sentra, Elantra or Corolla. I don't see a gas mileage or price advantage worth any trade off below that size level.
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Old 07-14-2007, 01:48 AM
 
Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, Calif.
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I certainly would not. I like cars with a lot of power (not to mention styling).
(Car in photo is a '68 Dodge Charger R/T with 426-Hemi.)
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