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Originally Posted by SPUCK
I don't get those little cars at all. (one the guys leaning on)
They cost a fortune, seat only two, and get lousy mileage. Why would anyone waste their money?
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Lousy mileage? There are only two cars
in 2008 in the USA that get better gas mileage than the Smart, and they are both Hybrids that cost much more.
The Smart isn't as cheap as I'd hope it would be, but that's the fault of the weak dollar. It's around $12K - $17K. Still cheaper than most cars on the market. But admittedly not the cheapest.
It is a two seater though. You got that one right.
Why would anyone waste their money? Well, it's a great car for around town, because it's very nimble and can park easily almost anywhere. It uses very little gas. It's better for the environment than almost any other car (including the hybrids, because is has no huge banks of toxic batteries to manufacture and later dispose of.) And finally, it's a head turner. Some people like that.