Im thinking of selling my subie for a smart car.

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Old 08-23-2008, 07:03 PM
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Im thinking of selling my subie for a smart car.

drove one today... With some mods, it rocks.



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I'd much rather get a Honda Fit than a Smart. Just seems much more practical with comparable mpg, rear seats and considerably cheaper... but us 6'+ guys don't fit in a, well, Fit.
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Originally Posted by brucelee
drove one today... With some mods, it rocks.



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this kinda mod.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDU5B...eature=related
or
this kinda mod.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLVQtK04lig

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the smart car was designed around a 6'4frame
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those things are so gay.. have fun surviving a car crash
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Oh, now I see why you want one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRWYt...eature=related
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Seriously Daniel, my buddy had one in England and it was scary unstable in corners and at Freeway speeds.
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Seriously Daniel, my buddy had one in England and it was scary unstable in corners and at Freeway speeds.
the eurospec ones are quite a bit different, and smaller.

I had it on the freeway taking corners really well.


Imagine some sticky tires, suspension, and more power? LOLOL


Also, I think Id rather be in a crash in a smart than in my wrx. Eh, about even. Lots of ignorant folks out there


Edit:RWD!!!
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Originally Posted by brucelee
the eurospec ones are quite a bit different, and smaller.

I had it on the freeway taking corners really well.


Imagine some sticky tires, suspension, and more power? LOLOL


Also, I think Id rather be in a crash in a smart than in my wrx. Eh, about even. Lots of ignorant folks out there


Edit:RWD!!!
Driftors in teh smartcar ftw?
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i think smart car is really not smart. a fit or even a suzuki works better. get just as good as mpg but bigger. and short wheel base is really just not good at handling.
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Are you seriously considering going to a Benz over a Subie? Nvm, went to BMW wth am I saying, jk'g.

The Smart's crash rating is actually pretty good considering it's doors do open on the side impact tests. However imho, if that Hummer hits you; I would rather be in the Subie GD than a Smart.

Should get great gas mileage and lots of looks considering how unique it is.
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