Thread: Smart car ?

Quote: Originally Posted by pewter99 keep tap dancin on the minefield About to witness another "Smart" accident?

Quote: Originally Posted by lander Well DUH! They wrecked their car, genius. keep tap dancin on the minefield

Quote: Originally Posted by c4cruiser Some of those stories read like typical fender-benders. Where's the stories about a head-on at 70 with a Hummer or Peterbilt? Or doing 70 and running off the road into a bridge abutment? So please tell me what car is going to survive a head on accident at 70 w/ a Peterbilt?

Quote: Originally Posted by dannyman When I visualize a "Smart" accident on the highway; the image of a punted football immediately comes to mind! Is it bad that I actually laughed when I visualized this?? I see them all the time on the highway down here in VA. I actually had a very close call not long ago when one pulled out right in front of me when I was driving my big Yukon 4X4 at about 55 mph. I swerved to miss and...

We have one at work as a spare car for out of town visitors. I've driven it in the parking lot a few times, and don't think I'd feel safe on the streets in it.

I see them on the local Interstate on occasion. It really looks strange when one of these Smart cars are right next to the front wheel of a Kenworth And with prices that can reach $21K for one model , why is that so "smart"? Some of those stories read like typical fender-benders. Where's the stories about a head-on at 70 with a Hummer or Peterbilt? Or doing 70 and running off the road into a bridge abutment? Yup, maybe...