Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: Spazdog
P.J.O'Rourke found it favorable compared to the "DumbForAll" (Smart ForTwo).
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11q...iat_500-feature
Not really using a valuable "ruler" for measure. The Smartcar is less than a toy.
I'd say his comments are not really positive...
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The twitchy low speed steering, grabby brakes, not too much power (said it needs the turbo NOW) and 5th gear is not useful.
Pass. Not worth the trouble since its does not get good gas mileage, questionable build and unknown dealerships/network.
I'd rather get something known..
You have to leave the comparison in:
Again, compared to the "DumbForAll". If you disqualify the "
slower than a Geo Metro AND has less cargo space AND gets less mpg than a Geo Metro.. DumbForAll" then it does not fare as well