A good friend of mine, who actually owns the house across the street from me in The Plantation, AND works with me up here in NY...(we both plan on moving down there in 2 years)......
Well, he just bought a smart car and loves it. I went with him and I test drove one. They are supposed to have good crash ratings....the engine is in the back and it rides on rails and will go under you in a crash.
They have been in Europe for years, so they DO have a track record to study if you wish. He uses premium gas in it, but gets almost 50 mpg with it. It is amazing how much room there is inside. When sitting in one, you feel like there is a lot of car behind you, then you get out, and realize how small it is...almost magical.
It sure is a attention getter. Everyone looks, points, etc. He actually tows a trailer with it!!!
I'm not saying one should run out and get one, but to put it in perspective, i've seem golfcarts around TV that costs double what this car costs.....so it is not the craziest thing to throw money at.
I suggest one reads up on them, and go test drive one if interested. There is quite a waiting list, so they can't be all bad.
Frank D.
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The Plantation in Leesburg, just south of you good people. Love being a Floridian!
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