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Smart WILL be here in 2007

Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Smart WILL be here in 2007

Autoweek Dec 05 2005

Autoweek has learned that a deal IS in the works with Roger Penskes United Auto Group for the sale/distribution/servicing of The SMART cars in North America...Look for the For Two to go on Sale in The US after the car debuts at the 2007 Geneva motor show
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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Not sure how to feel about this..

MB's image may go down in the US if they are selling 12' long econoboxes.

But the economic benefit is good.
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CE750
Not sure how to feel about this..

MB's image may go down in the US if they are selling 12' long econoboxes.

But the economic benefit is good.
On the plus side, it's a standalone nameplate. If it was actually badged as an MB it would be worst.
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Americans I'm happy for you, in Europe fortunately we have it since 1998.
Is lovely small car
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by CE750
Not sure how to feel about this..

MB's image may go down in the US if they are selling 12' long econoboxes.

But the economic benefit is good.
So what, they sell C230 sport coupes? If those dont hurt the brand...

I'd take a smart anyday (roadster).
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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Looking for a Roadster?.... its Here!
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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pics mark!!!! we need to talk "business" also - let me know when you're available or give me a shout. maybe I can stop by this weekend to check it out?
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i saw a few SMARTs here in new york!
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Looking for a Roadster?.... its Here!
wow, that's the one i wanna have...
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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smart is a very nice car.very economical.very small.you will love it.i have one since JULY and left the big home.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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I heard rumours that MBZ was trying to bring them here to the USA.... I wonder if it was at MBZ's insistance or Penske's that the deal got started on????
Here are five of my favorite pics of the Smart Crosstown Hybrid from Frankfurt this year. Gotta luuuuuuuuuv that green! Who needs coffee in the morning when you can drive to work in this baby?!!! LOL
A car with so many fewer parts has just got to be easier to maintain, right?
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Yeah! The roadsters are very cool looking cars!! Smart cars are so amazing because they're so compact, but very durable.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 04:00 AM
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Hell they perform better in a crash than a full scale car. Its amazing how the cage holds up. It looks unscathed and hell the doors still open after a 70mph full front offset crash. AMAZING.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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The Smart cell of safe called Tridion is indeed much resistant but it must be why the car is practically lacking in points of absorption like in a normal car.
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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CLK 200K - Smart sunray
the smart is a very small but very safe car.very economical. you can park it at any place.700 cc 62-101 hp.
some samples
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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CLK 200K - Smart sunray
i have it since summer.i left the mercedes home.
some more
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Yes Smart is great small car!
Ehi, you're from Athens, I'm Italian

This is my Smart, do you like my second automotive plate?
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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I am not 'smart' enough to own a smart car (yet) -- but here are two of my favorites so far:
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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Wow, fist Smart For-two is fantastic!
Where did you find it?
The Roadster is interestic. I like wheels, is much aggressive
But...look this Brabus vesion...I love color, wheels and aerodynamic Kit
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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http://www.demec.fi/modules.php?name=galleria#8

That Brabus Roadster is great!

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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Yes, I love it!

But...is your website?
WoW, is great a lots of photos
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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Nope, not mine. Another individual posted the link in another thread last week...and I went to check it out.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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Ok, not problem, is interesting!
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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CLK 200K - Smart sunray
more photo of the smart.
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