San Francisco is over-run with people car-tipping (Smartcars!)

[rockhound]

the jeep did a number on that car, I dont even consider that to be a large vehicle

[rockhound]

But it's a jeep thing. Most of us won't be able to understand.

you will be able to after you roll them over

[MrPrena]

Photo taken at Westminster dealership.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

you will be able to after you roll them over

Nice.

[TFOGGER]

so if you lived in NY, Chicago and had no kids, or hobbies, or dates or ever left the city, maybe the smart car would work, you are stuck in snarled 3 mile an hour traffic and never go more than two miles from home,

Oh wait that is what the subways are for, nevermind

I guess if you are some metrosexual, denver city dweller that never gets more than two miles from wash park it might be an ok vehicle. until you need to bring home that new dresser you just bought at a yard sale, Hope you have a buddy with a truck.......

Oh and the guy in the Suburban probably does not live in the city,

I am thinking it is more of a lifestyle thing..... Here is my thought on the whole thing............ I don't want to live a life that can fit into a smart car

I don't think anyone that's ever actually met me would classify me as a metrosexual...

For 2 people that don't feel the need to haul more than 15 or sacks of groceries at a time, the Smart works fine. 42 mpg in town (better on the highway) sure beats the hell out of the dollar-a-mile that my F250 gets. The Smart will cruise nicely at 80 mph on the flat, and run 65 up the hill to the tunnel. It's not my first choice when there's a foot of fresh snow on the ground, or when hauling a ton of gravel home for one of the wife's interminable landscaping projects, but it's comfortable, handles well, has a kick ass stereo, heated seats, and AC, and it's at least as safe as my motorcycle in traffic.

[TheWeeze]

I don't think that most people that own a smart car run it as their only vehicle. It's their commuter car.

[Grant H.]

I would rather get the 42-45mpg my tuned GSXR1000 gets and have enough power to have some fun... LOL.

Easier to park than your smart car as well.

(BTW - your F250 needs some help if it costs you $1/mile. My 2500 ram is covered for all maintenance, fuel, tires, and truck replacement at last years mileage rate of $.555/mile.)

Less than 150 miles a day??? PSH... I put 200+ on a day for 5 days a week, and I am home every night. On track for 60K this year alone.

[rockhound]

To each their own my friend, and for your sake i hope we never try to occupy the same space on the road at the same time.

[brutal]

I would rather get the 42-45mpg my tuned GSXR1000 gets and have enough power to have some fun... LOL.

Easier to park than your smart car as well.

(BTW - your F250 needs some help if it costs you $1/mile. My 2500 ram is covered for all maintenance, fuel, tires, and truck replacement at last years mileage rate of $.555/mile.)

Less than 150 miles a day??? PSH... I put 200+ on a day for 5 days a week, and I am home every night. On track for 60K this year alone.

And you don't have to contend with those pesky wiper blades.

[TFOGGER]

My F250 is a certifiable antique ('89) with a 5.8 5 speed 4x4. A dollar a mile is probably an exaggeration, but it's rare that it gets over 12 mpg. All I know is I have to run the card twice to fill both tanks, and that doesn't cover it for much more than a week of commuting. Personally, I'd much rather get 50+ mpg on one of the bikes more than 300 days a year on average. My commute is about 56 miles round trip, so the best option is whatever gets the best mileage for the current weather/cargo situation.