Does Anyone understand a smart car?

Question

I sure don't, I mean, this car gets 33 city mpg and 41 highway mpg. Its tiny, not entirely practical, and just laugh at everyone I see. I understand its actually safe with the reinforced egg shape thing around you. This car is pointless, and you don't need a car that small to get that kind of fuel efficiency. I've got a Dodge Caliber rated at 26/30 mpg, and it doesn't take much effort to get 33 mpg in the city with it. I'll stick with my just as efficient car that seats twice the people and has a roomy hatch.

Answer 1

The Smart car is pretty lame, but so is the Dodge Caliber.

Answer 2

i said this in another question, but smart car is used mainly in Europe where streets and such are much smaller. many cars we use in America would not fit on European city roads :)

Answer 3

I think I understand the Smart car.  I like the Smart car. They are very safe, one of the safest cars on the market. They get gas mileage similar to a Prius, but they cost many thousands of dollars less to buy. Where I live there is an additional $2000 government rebate if you buy one because it is an environmentally friendly car. It is a great car in traffic, and is fine on the highway. It's a cool car and a great conversation starter practically everywhere you go in one. They have more "personality" than most other cars, with the possible exception of the mini Cooper (which is much more expensive with not great gas mileage and is not that comfortable to ride). Smart cars are neat to drive, have very comfortable seats, and are good for road trips - I drove one on a 1000 mile road trip last week and had plenty of room for my luggage and everything I needed, and had a lot of fun with it. They have the basic amenities you need - AC, intermittent wipers, power windows, keyless entry. Unlike most other cars they require servicing only once a year or every 10,000 miles or 15,000 kilometers, which is a huge savings in itself. When you buy one, you automatically have roadside assistance, so if you get a flat tire, or lock your keys in the car you just call the roadside assistance number. There are many advantages to a Smart car, and I like them a lot.

Answer 4

Well, if I were given a choice between a Dodge Caliber and a Smart Car, I don't know which one I would take. They're both equally silly looking and neither one is known for their great performance. However, the Smart car is an icon of sorts and would suit my needs just as well.

I think that the purpose of the Smart isn't actually to maximize fuel efficiency (or it would be much better), but to wave a flag and indicate that some people are serious, if slightly misguided about "going green". It's a statement by individuals... and a marketing coup by the manufacturer.  

Best advice? Ride a bike.

Answer 5

I get 11 mpg and could care less about gas and mpg.

Answer 6

It's like a Ducati or MV Agusta but less beautiful, slower acceleration, worst braking distance, and worst gas mileage.

Answer 7

Sorry; but I'm not that SMART either.