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New U.S.-Bound Smart ForTwo Shown
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| 11/10/2006
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Posted on 11/10/2006 5:35:49 AM PST by Red Badger
DaimlerChrysler's smart brand has, at long last, ripped the relatively small cover off its new fortwo minicar. The new smart, which will come to theU.S. next year as a 2008 model through the UnitedAutoGroup chain, has been revamped for more safety features and for a little more room. Styling has been updated as well, and the new smart offers either a three-cylinder engine with 61, 71, or 84 horsepower or a diesel with 45 hp. All engine variants come with a five-speed transmission. Smart says that the new version will earn four stars in the European safety tests and has been designed with alternative fuel power in mind. Convertible and tuned BRABUS versions will be available as well. Stay tuned for more smart coverage from the Detroit auto show in January.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: deathtrap; newyugo; sardine; tincan; tinfoil; yuppietowncar
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Can't wait to drive one on the Interstate with a 18-wheeler passing by.............
To: sully777; Toby06; vigl; Cagey; Abathar; A. Patriot; B Knotts; getsoutalive; muleskinner; ...
Rest in Peace, old friend, your work is finished.......
Diesel "Ping" List: If you want on or off the DIESEL "KNOCK" LIST just FReepmail me........
This is a fairly HIGH VOLUME ping list on some days......
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:36:26 AM PST
by
Red Badger
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To: Red Badger
That's a motorcycle with an auto body plopped on top
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:38:11 AM PST
by
dennisw
("For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks-- Matt. 12:34)
To: Red Badger
That gives a whole new reason...
...for dogs to keep chasing cars.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:38:33 AM PST
by
Hegemony Cricket
(I'm Hegemony Cricket, and I improvised this message.)
To: Red Badger
Is that car gay or what?.... nevermind
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:39:03 AM PST
by
dennisw
("For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks-- Matt. 12:34)
To: Red Badger
Do these come in two-packs, so you can have one for each foot?
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:40:02 AM PST
by
MediaMole
(9/11 - We have already forgotten.)
To: dennisw
"That's a motorcycle with an auto body plopped on top"
Not sure it even has that much horsepower. Perhaps a moped with an auto body plopped on.
To: Red Badger
For some reason, the term "spam in a can" comes to mind.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:40:36 AM PST
by
Maceman
(This is America. Why must we press "1" for English?)
To: Red Badger
LOL! That is the worst looking POS I've ever seen. Like a giant robot squatted down and plopped it out.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:41:04 AM PST
by
theDentist
(Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
To: Red Badger
A perfect vehicle for flaming homos, or ultra-nerds.
Or flaming-ultra-homo-nerds.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:41:14 AM PST
by
Constitution Day
(I guess Rove isn't such a Magnificent Bastard, after all.)
To: dennisw
I saw them in Europe a few years back (00-01) and they were selling well. There it's called the Smart Car.............
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:41:39 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(New! HeadOn Hemorrhoid Medication for Liberals!.........Apply directly to forehead.........)
To: Red Badger
To quote my teenagers: "That's so gay!"
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:43:36 AM PST
by
mikeus_maximus
(Americans are sick of Republicanism, not conservatism.)
To: Red Badger
This car will get a good safety rating because, as I understand it, it will be rated for crash-worthiness against other cars IN ITS CLASS. The fact that it would get annihilated by a truck, SUV or, god forbidden, an 18 wheeler, doesn't count. So some people will be duped into buying it because 'it's safe'.
To: Red Badger
Not the prettiest car around.....
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:44:29 AM PST
by
expatpat
To: dennisw
re: motorcycle with an auto body plopped on top
It would not surprise me to see you flamed by motorcycle clubs all over the US! They might well take you comment as an affront to their beloved machines!
To: MediaMole
I'd like to keep one in my trunk as a spare.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:45:00 AM PST
by
Moonman62
(The issue of whether cheap labor makes America great should have been settled by the Civil War.)
To: Red Badger
These wouldn't be bad if you could get one in the 7-8k range. For the 16k tag, people will opt for a decked out Honda/Toyota.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:45:40 AM PST
by
Malsua
To: Red Badger
I-95 at rush hour should be just suicidal.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:46:03 AM PST
by
OpusatFR
( ALEA IACTA EST. We have just crossed the Rubicon.)
To: expatpat
It's so ugly, it's cute.........
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:46:13 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(New! HeadOn Hemorrhoid Medication for Liberals!.........Apply directly to forehead.........)
To: jwparkerjr
Shades of the Jimmah Carter era. Reason enough to find alternate fuel.
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posted on
11/10/2006 5:46:29 AM PST
by
WVNan
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