they are tiny and not very powerful. If i lived in a smaller city and used it for getting around town, maybe. It's more like a toy.
2007-02-08 17:03:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Yes, for a few reasons
1) lower maintainance costs (smaller, simpler parts)
2) better fuel economy (as good on highways as a Prius, I've heard, and without battery-replacement cost problems)
3) better manueverability to avoid accidents
4) better price
5) advanced enforcements (think the same strength as rollcages used in race cars) and stability control means it is not less safe than larger cars, contrary to popular belief (this is also part of why they cost more than expected)...it provides almost scooter-like fuel economy without the dangers
6) Some say "it doesn't have enough power". But my response to that is "hey, if someone rear-ends me b/c I'm not fast enough for them they are the ones paying for it, not me".
7) It's not at all a good "chick pickup" type of car, but I'm in a great relationship so I don't have to give a, well.... :-)
It's a lot more than a "cute toy". Although I wish Toyota, Honda, or another reputable Japanese manufacturer would make a similar product, with a better reliability record than Daimler/Chrysler.
2007-02-08 17:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by M S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about the same as driving a scooter, in the right place they are great. And the gas mileage is to die for. Unfortunately the mentally of most North American (and likely other places) drivers is that they are target practice. I would have one in a heartbeat if I knew everyone sharing the road with me was a respectful and responsible driver. You know the ones I mean, they are not talking on their cell phone, reading the paper, feeding the baby in the car seat in the back, applying their make-up, dictating the minutes from their board meeting last nite and lastly they believe the road is for all motorists, not just them.
2007-02-08 17:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would buy one if I lived in Europe as they are more popular over there, as oppossed to not even out yet here really. They fit europe better it seems. America is too busy making our cars more and more massive well the rest of the world is making them smaller and more fuel efficient. so no, i wouldnt have one unless i lived in europe
2007-02-08 17:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by jules.marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Smart Fortwo to be released in the US will have a Mitsubishi engine and top out at 90 mph..that's not powerful ?
2007-02-08 19:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by Tom M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because they are too expensive -- I think in the US the price is or will be around 35,000 dollars -- not enough car for that type of money
2007-02-08 17:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by --------------- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if I lived in a small self-sufficient city then I would consider it.
Unfortunately you have phone-toting soccer moms driving 5500lb suburbans like go-karts.
Getting hit would be like a death sentence!
2007-02-08 17:07:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ram 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
theyre great in the city. theyre so small you can park in parking places SIDEWAYS. Theyre slow, but great on gas, and overall pretty inexpensive. theyre all over the place in europe.
2007-02-08 19:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by Kyle M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no; if you got into an accident with a regular car, you'd be history.
2007-02-08 17:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it 'll haul 10,000lbs. and fold into a suit case ! yea , i'll take three .
2007-02-08 17:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋