I'm 6'4'' and fit comfortably in the 2008 ForTwo. The driving-behavior of the vehicle is a little different than your standard vehicle (automatic shifting of the manual transmission, banking on turns) but I think are quickly forgotten. My major issues are (i) not enough product to meet demand (ii) no cruise control (iii) no all-electric engine (iv) dealers are adding outrageous ($10k+) enhancements to "orphan" (canceled) orders.
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Smart Car: Dumb Idea?
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With just two seats, it's the perfect car for the friendless. And you don't have to be nice and offer people rides.
Actually, it's the perfect car for teenagers. What better car to buy for your teenager than one without a back seat?
Now you're taking away all their fun.
No, not for that reason. The latest research shows that the biggest reason teens get in accidents is because of distractions from backseat riders. This solves the problem.
Is this just a do-good-mobile that's all marketing hype?
Smart is light, just 1,750 pounds, and we're seeing about 40 mpg combined city and highway driving, though it's not yet rated by the EPA. You feel good driving it, and you start to feel a sense of social responsibility from it. I equate it with other natural resources. If you're in a restaurant alone, you wouldn't order dinner for five, would you? Why drive a car large enough for five people if you're just driving alone? You can help out other drivers by taking up a smaller parallel parking space, consume less fuel, thereby helping the environment, and feel great about it. Why is that bad?
What's Smart's coolest feature?
Its size.
So will your marketing campaign say "Size Matters"?
I don't want to give you that sound bite.
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