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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Smart or A class?

We just returned from Europe and I have a couple of "Smart" questions:
Why get a Smart over an A class?
Why did some Smart cars have a Mercedes Logo and others didn't - they looked exactly the same (front and rear lights and so on).
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Stricks
We just returned from Europe and I have a couple of "Smart" questions:
Why get a Smart over an A class?
Why did some Smart cars have a Mercedes Logo and others didn't - they looked exactly the same (front and rear lights and so on).

The Smart is a MICRO car where the A Class is a Mini Car...
The Smart Car WILL Beat you up on any long drive...Where the A class is almost a real car...

My Smart had a Very Harsh ride Even BEFORE I added 225 30 17 inch rear tires and 205 16s in the front with Lower sport springs and shocks

Its a Great car for the city..but on any long drive ..watch out!

Look for a AMG A210 soon!
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Considering the SMART for a comute car since the A or B is not available here. They sure are cute! Can't say that about the ForFour and am somewhat reserved on the "roadster" of which we only saw a few.
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If You go for the Smart..Go for the COUPE as the Conv Parts are MAJOR $ Smart does not sell Items for the top assy..Only the complete Top ONLY!
Found that one out the hard way...

http://www.smartenthusiast.com/forum...hp?topic=447.0

The Cross Blade is Only good for The Beach Cruise

http://www.smartenthusiast.com/forum...hp?topic=657.0
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