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Old 11-08-2007, 10:37 PM
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Old 11-08-2007, 10:41 PM
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I sold my Mini S when I hit a rubber cone on the freeway and took out most of the front end. I'd hate to get in an accident in that tiny thing.
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Old 11-09-2007, 05:36 AM
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You couldn't fit the average American in it, secondly...how safe can that POS be? Yeah, I'd love to be in that next to a 18 wheeler going down RT70. Not to mention driving in a city is completely different then a commute from the burbs....

Rant & nearly off topic : Trying to address fuel cost issues by using a smaller car is the dumbest possible approach IMO. Instead of using the science we've learned over the Century cars have been around, we would rather simply reduce the weight and size for fuel conservation. Instead of manufacturing a better product.
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Old 11-09-2007, 08:49 AM
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The smart is remarkably safe as you can see in this video. The smart has been sold in Europe for almost 10 years now. In Paris you see them everywhere. I would say it is a great car for city and city commute driving but that is it.
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Old 11-09-2007, 08:50 AM
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Sorry, no amount of video will sell me on that being safe. I'm sure it is in keeping with most standards, but I'd prefer FAR more between me and the road (not to mention other cars going 60-90mph). But I'm sure at near 6'3"..oh..and male, I'm not the consumer they are aiming for.
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Old 11-09-2007, 09:17 AM
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....But I'm sure at near 6'3"..oh..and male, I'm not the consumer they are aiming for.
That is for sure Ryan except if you take the sun roof option and drive with motorbike googles
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Old 11-09-2007, 09:54 AM
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Old 11-09-2007, 11:15 AM
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But I'm sure at near 6'3"..oh..and male, I'm not the consumer they are aiming for.
Don't be so sure....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YbDMfs6MGw

Apparently you would fit just fine.
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Old 11-09-2007, 11:18 AM
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No I wouldn't.
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Old 11-09-2007, 11:24 AM
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No I wouldn't.
Did you watch the video? The guy in the video is much much taller than 6'3". From the look of him, I'd say close to 7 feet. While the car is small, it has no back seat, so the seats have a longer track and can be moved back further than in most cars.
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