Comments on: DaimlerChrysler’s not so SMART move

By: joanne fahr

joanne fahr — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:35:49 +0000

anyone have problem with the smart car convertible roof remotely opening too easily?

By: Greybull Fairchild

Greybull Fairchild — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 08:59:01 +0000

I have driven a smart ( NOTE: LOWER CASE )for one year and have 41,000 km on the clock (25,000 + miles for you Yanks). I do hear however, that you fellows will get the gasoline one. With gas you get 25 cents at the rear ( front ) wheels for every Dollar spent, with Diesel you get 40 cents worth. It will not lay rubber, but I certainly keep up with the traffic. It strikes me that American cars have engines for driving on the Autobahn, yet your speed limits do not get above 75 mph. My (German) VW GTI would outrun a Corvette on the Autobahn in 1979.
Anyway, if you want power and 4person transport, by all means stay with your SUV’s (try filling those up in Europe with gasprices DOUBLE those in the States. As for Hobby’s, I do not need a big car for skydiving or plane fixing……..

By: cesar devega

cesar devega — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 01:44:43 +0000

With petrol prices soaring,my smart car is heaven sent.
Could not complain. however, need info as to how to get workshop manual for smart car for two.

By: Joseph Makley

Joseph Makley — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:11:19 +0000

Anyone read the Wall Street Journal article just out on ZAP?

By: MCheney

MCheney — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 01:26:59 +0000

I’m wondering if ZAP misled investors as to their questionable ability to actually deliver Smart cars to the american public. Hence, DaimlerChrysler’s recent move. One look at the ZP stock tells all.

By: aj gilbertson

aj gilbertson — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:52:25 +0000

The Smart Cars are already available in the US from ZAP http://www.zapworld.com ZP (NYSE). A California based company who is also planning on brining a Brazilian made car to the US, the Obvio! 828, that is a hybrid that can run on any combination of ethanol and gas. Zap is also the only car company who is selling a Chinese manufactured car in the US the 100% electric Xebra city car.

By: Bj

Bj — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 06:50:24 +0000

My first thought on the “Smart” car…it doesn’t look for practicle?”

And in my life, no. I see room for my family of four, I don’t see room for the groceries, stroller, baby bag, and other shopping items. I don’t see a hitch to pull my boat, camper, race car. I don’t see enough space for a cross country trip and luggage with the kids. I don’t see enough room for my wife to pick our two kids up and a few friends and go somewhere. I don’t see getting up my driveway in the winter, let alone to town.

What I see is a perfect vehicle for DINKS(Double Income No Kids) in the city. The teenager who’s parents can afford a new ride for them, the single person who has no hobbies involving hauling or multiple people riding along. That isn’t the largest customer base.

I’ll keep my two SUV’s and happily pay my gas price, even when it creeps up to the price of a gallon of milk…