conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thinking about buying my daughter a Smart for her B-day anyone have one or know anyone that does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Might as well buy her a death trap, I can't imagine how bad they handle in the snow... http://www.google.com/search?q=smart+car+wreck&hl=en&safe=off&client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us&tbo=d&gl=us&source=android-com.sec.android.app.twlauncher&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GM2WUIDaI8aHywGxwYGwBg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=533&bih=237#p=0These google pics are reason enough for me to never buy a smart car, I'd rather crash on my bike, atleast I'd have gear on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I've seen a few around, I've never driven one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg2112 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thinking about buying my daughter a Smart for her B-day anyone have one or know anyone that does?Hippie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Might as well buy her a death trap, I can't imagine how bad they handle in the snow...http://www.google.com/search?q=smart+car+wreck&hl=en&safe=off&client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us&tbo=d&gl=us&source=android-com.sec.android.app.twlauncher&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GM2WUIDaI8aHywGxwYGwBg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=533&bih=237#p=0These google pics are reason enough for me to never buy a smart car, I'd rather crash on my bike, atleast I'd have gear on ^^^Nothing hitting a semi head on is going to end well.^^^I think they would be a great option for a single person in a large city.I would also love to drive one into the bed of a pickup...kind of like Knight Rider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Drove one before. Not a bad little car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 i'd rock one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 What possible advantage does it have over a larger fuel-efficient little sedan? Giving up space, comfort and handling, and you get what? 40mpg in trade? Whoopee.I'd buy a low-mileage Civic, Fiesta, Mazda3, etc for the same money. They all get the same mileage, and aren't microsized little shitboxes that can hold more than a bag of groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 What possible advantage does it have over a larger fuel-efficient little sedan? Giving up space, comfort and handling, and you get what? 40mpg in trade? Whoopee.I'd buy a low-mileage Civic, Fiesta, Mazda3, etc. They all get the same mileage, and aren't microsized little shitboxes that can hold more than a bag of groceries.Oh and them smartcars cost just as much if not more than some of the same larger types mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I found several 2009 used ones around $10k with under 10,000 miles one I'm looking at only has 2k on it. My daughter is going to be 16 she is 5'1" and under 100lbs she doesn't need anymore space and she likes the smart cars.I'm sure it is a little bit higher quality than the other small cars after all it is built by Mercedes Benz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hippie.lol.... You obviously don't know me I am the furthest thing from a hippie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Yuppie then? Bwahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) For what they cost, I would buy something else.Not bad cars, and quite safe despite their size. Just expensive for what they are (and aren't). Short wheelbase would make me a tad nervous in the snow though. Back end could come around REAL quick... Edited November 4, 2012 by redkow97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Might as well buy her a death trap, I can't imagine how bad they handle in the snow... http://www.google.com/search?q=smart+car+wreck&hl=en&safe=off&client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us&tbo=d&gl=us&source=android-com.sec.android.app.twlauncher&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GM2WUIDaI8aHywGxwYGwBg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=533&bih=237#p=0These google pics are reason enough for me to never buy a smart car, I'd rather crash on my bike, atleast I'd have gear on despite whatever pics you find it actually has very high crash test ratings probably higher than most other small cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Get a mini or a rabbit they are way better cars for almost the same money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I can't touch a mini that new with same options for $10k and I dont like VW's and she doesn't like them either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 They actually have a decent safety rating' date=' but I don't see an advantage over a Civic or Impreza. The 2012 Impreza gets upwards of 36mpg on the interstate and has all-wheel-drive.[/quote']I'm looking for this car for a 16yr old want under $10k not $20k+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm not finding civics in that price range unless I go down to 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Gotcha. Under $10k' date=' and safe/reliable? I'd be looking at Honda Civics, honestly.[/quote']Actually the smarts I found close are ranging from $10-$12k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 2009 civics are ranging from $13k up and higher miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Yeah.. I would imagine you'd have to. I wasn't aware that a 6 year old car was verboten for new drivers. You're a nicer dad than I am. The issue is the older the vehicle the higher the interest rate gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 The smart car has great safety numbers although every one I've seen driving them has driven like a complete jack off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 $10K car for a 16 yr old?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ok, here's the skinny on Smart cars. Honestly, for what they are, they are very safe. They have a reinforced shell that surrounds the entire passenger cabin. You can literally roll one down the road and the inside is ok. It's how they're designed. And car as small as that will suck versus a semi, so just get that out of your head - if you're looking for something good against a semi, I'd suggest a locomotive and that will severely limit her travels.That being said, for what you will pay for a Smart, dollar for dollar, new or used, you give up a lot. Maintenance is expensive (Mercedes), I believe they take premium fuel, and they are not that good on gas. I'd look at a multitude of other cars - Civic, Fit, Sentra, Altima, Versa, Corolla, Camry, Jetta to name a few. All are bigger, get at least as good if not better mileage, and will be cheaper to own and maintain.Also, the two seats in the Smart are offset - the passenger sits further back than the driver - a symptom of being so narrow.In case you don't know, the Smart was developed in Europe to be a size where two could share a standard parking spot. That's their sole reason for existence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Her first car? Old Buick $600.Safe? Sure Green? Only GM greenBut she can make all of her new driver mistakes and not be out anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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