I am interested in purchasing a Smart car but I don't know how or where to get one. I would like to be on the list for a 2008 model.
Update: Smart has announced its dealer program and the ForTwo is now available for purchase in the U.S. See www.smartusa.com for a list of Smart dealerships.
The U.S. division of Smart is searching for dealerships worthy to sell its ForTwo model, which is scheduled to hit showroom floors in early 2008 as a coupe and convertible (called the Cabrio). The dealer list will be announced on Smart’s U.S. site, www.smartusa.com, but as of now no dealers have been announced.
While there aren’t any official dealers, you can reserve a Smart model on the company’s website with a $99 deposit. As of last month, 12,600 people had already done just that. The $99 will be applied toward the vehicle’s purchase price. If you’re worried about dropping a hundred bucks on a car you’ve never seen or driven, Smart is touring the U.S. offering test drives of the latest European-spec ForTwo. The tour visits about 50 cities; a list of stops can be found on Smart’s U.S. site.
Smart cars are popular in Europe, and the tiny 40-mpg-plus gasoline ForTwo in the U.S. will start under $12,000 for the coupe and $17,000 for the convertible, according to Smart.
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Can't you buy a smartcar in Canada and drive it back to the US?
Who makes the $80,000 Smart convertible? There's a picture on "autobytel's" convertible page
Denny, the $80,000 convertible you refer to is actually the electric-powered Tesla Roadster, and it will likely be closer to $100,000 when it's available.
i would like to bay a smartcar i dont know where or how i need
I rented a diesel Smart ForTwo in Canada last year and drove it though Vermont and New Hampshire. The car is fun to drive, however highway traveling is down right dangerous. Driving 65mph on the highway is no problem until you are passed by any large truck. The wind turbulence pushes you all over the place making high speed corners a little sketchy. When the car was loaded with luggage the extra weight made the car feel more stable, but at one point on the trip I had to stop and check my pants.
I love the diesel engine due to the fuel economy and torque. The US needs more diesel cars and I hope the US Smart Car will eventually get a diesel engine.
I did put the $99 down for a new 2008 gas engine. I'll trade it as soon as the diesel is available.
Where exactly are the vehicles built? I see that Mercedes/Damilar/Chrysler is involved in the product but I'm curious if they are built in Europe or Asia,(including China.) There have been 4 or 5 of these vehicles repeatadly driving past my house on a designated route for the last two days. I have wondered about long term reliability and repair costs.
LOOKS INTERESTING, BUT COMPARED TO MY $14,000 SCION XB IT'S HALF THE CAR AT TWICE THE PRICE. FOR WHAT IT IS, IT'S DEFINETLY WAY OVERPRICED!
You can purchas e a smart car at the Green Car Co in kirkland WA they are a vailable now
Did you know that the Canadian version with Diesel gets 70 mpg. My Geo metro gets 40 mpg. Smart is not doing us any favors. And where is the smartFor4, where do the kids ride.
Demand a Diesel and smartfor4.
I would like to purchase my smart car in Europe when I travel this spring to Spain. Is this possible and what would it cost me including shipping it over? Where in Spain can I make this purchase?
Betty, the Smart ForTwo is now available for sale at recently-announced Smart dealerships in the U.S. See the Smart USA website to find a dealership near you.
Can I purchase a New or Used Smartfor4 Diesel equiped in Canada and bring to the United States, where i Live. If so , how does one go about it?
Watch out for china Made copys of Smart car. They are dangerous, because they never made any chrash test before. They often have electric engines. To get sure buying an original, open the back door, lift tha carpet, here you see two big screws which are made to open by hand. If youn open it you see the engine were "SMART powered by Mercedes Benz" stands on it. Smart is a high quality car, if not sure buy with someone who has one, or read wikipedia articles. In a german car magazine "Auto Bild" zthere is an report about five factories which produce smart styled cars, which lokk very similar. So have fun with your fuelsaver !!!!
Greets from Germany and sorry for may rusty english.
How much weight will the car handle? I'm 315 lbs and my wife is 200+. That's 515 easy. SmartUSA website lists payload as 570.
quiero tener un smart cabriolet, pero vivo en puerto rico
If you do the $99 down, how long does it take before ou get the car?
I have to agree with others $6,000.00 to $8,000.00 is plenty for this car when you get into the $12,000.00 to $18,000.00 range it's just too high! When I bought my new Hyundai accent for $13,000.00 fully loaded comparable gas miliage, more power and a back seat!
What is Smart? in 1991 I had a Chevy Diesel, Chevet,
carried 4 people, and could squeeze in a kid or two,
got 46mpg, with A/C, automatic,
lasted over 150K miles, Small diesels of today, and gas, are getting
better mileage then the "SmartCars".
Now I'm driving a big, fully loaded V6 Gas engine Toyota and getting 34-36 mpg highway, in luxury, and do not
get blown all over the road.
I agree, too much money for what you are getting.
Leashie: I believe
when buying a new car
in Canada, it needs to be at least 6 months old before you can bring it in to the States, and you can't register it in some states if it does not meet the pollution standards of that state.
I saw one of these toys on the road today. I was wondering how a baby carriage was allowed to drive on the highway. I feel sorry for the driver, who had his top down...my exhaust was about face high to the poor guy. I couln't imagine anyone paying more then $4k for one of them....what can you do with it really? I drive one of the 2007 Tundra's and feel sorry for anyone that may be hit by my truck...doesn't even make a good speed bump.
I just got an email from dealer saying car would be ready in a couple of months. Its being built and will ship soon. I don't want it, I already bought a Versa because I didn't think I would get Smartcar. Who wants it? I'm in NYC.
Help! Help! Help! No smartcarsfortwo to be found anywhere!!! What is a girl gonna' do? I am currently visiting my daughter in Canada.... no luck here,as a matter of fact people look at me as if I am a nutty tourist. At home in Charlotte,NC - guess what? you got it! Not even one tiny little smartcar.
I am almost in panic mode...you know when you have the perfect dress but can't for the life of you find just the right shoe!!! Well guys and gals I'm close....
Mike - What model is being delivered? Were you on the $99. list, and if so, doesn't the dealer automatically offer the car to somebody else on the list? Also, what is the price? I'd definitely be interested.
hey roland, how about losing some weight?? i want a smart car...they are cute & small, thats why i like it..if u get 4 seats in it, it loses its shape which is part of its features that people like
I just saw my first smart car.I live in a small own,love it ,I HAVE GOT TO HAVE ONE .lOOKS LIKE FUN
CLIFTON
I just saw my first smart car.I live in a small Town,love it ,CANt WAIT UNTIL THEY GET HERE,I HAVE GOT TO HAVE ONE .lOOKS LIKE FUN
CLIFTON
I live in Miami. Florida. Where can i visit a showroom and look at those Smart cars. Didnt they make some that are starting at 5000?
I am visiting Germany very near the SmartCar factory... this winter... has anyone had any experience with an overseas purchase and shipping it home to America... costs, problems etc?
I've heard you can inquire and puchase Smart cars at Chrysler dealerships.
where can i get a smart car in india??? :(
hi every one
I know there is some new small cars that saves energy and is good for environment and ....
but I saw some smart cars which is made by famous factories like porsche(smorsche) or lamborgini(smamborgini) and else
I really like smorche and I would like to know if they are mass-produced and where is the dealers and how much is the prices about?
I'll be appreciated
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Though the new Smart Car, made specifically for the US, will be coming here in 2008, there are Mercedes Engine smart cars of the original European design available in the US right now. That sounds confusing, but here are the details. In 2003, a US converter of foreign cars applied to the EPA and Dept of Transportation to make European Smart Cars legal in the US through safety and emissions modifications. They approved his plan in late 2005 and his cars have been available since April 2006. These are the original European design, 8'-2.75" in length, and with a 0.7 Ltr Mercedes Turbocharged engine. The new ones coming in 2008 will have a more powerful 1.0 Ltr Mitsubishi engine and the car will be 7" longer. Because of the conversion costs and the limited availability on the current car (no more than about 1000 total in the country), it carries a higher price tag ($5000 to $8000). These are being viewed as Collector Editions and are not for everyone due to the higher pricetag. However, for those that don't want to wait, and that prefer the Mercedes Engine vehicle, this car is a valid alternative. It carries a 4 year 50,000 mile warranty that is honored across the US at any service center that is able to repair them. For more information, contact us at info@aSmartCar.com
Ron Gaus, aSmartCar.com