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Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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04-03-2010, 10:25 PM
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As functional as a golf cart...about the size of a golf cart...
will not carry as much as you can in a golf cart...requires premium fuel...yes it goes further than a golf cart...not much of anything between the occupants and the bumper of the car in front of you or the one turning toward you.
Other than the above, why do you think you want a smart car? If I had to have a really small car like that I would but the Chevrolet Aveo or Ford's little Focus. btk |
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04-04-2010, 05:31 AM
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Right now we only have one car and now that I am working it seems that we need two cars more often that we had anticipated. I think the Smart car and the golf cart would both fit on the same side of the garage and our car would fit on the other side. I hate having a car parked in the driveway all of the time. Another option of course to move to a house with a golf car garage and we really do not want to move again. I am just trying to get as much information as I can so we can make a good decision and I can think of no better place than TOTV to get information.
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#4
04-04-2010, 08:32 AM
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I looked at one and found that it would be difficult if not impossible to carry a set of clubs in the back storage area. I did pass one once on the turnpike going 80 mph so they will get up to speed. Might be interesting handling in a strong cross wind due to weight.
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#5
04-04-2010, 08:41 AM
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You'll see at this site: http://autos.aol.com/cars-smart-fort...afety-ratings/ that the Smart is actually BETTER than the Aveo in almost all safety ratings. It has to either meet or exceed Federal standards. Also meets or exceeds the private insurance company standards. |
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#6
04-04-2010, 09:57 AM
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I had a Smart car for a while and think it is a great car for here at TV.
When I retired last year we did not need 2 cars and 2 golf carts so we traded my Smart and the wifes Scion in for a Buick SUV. The Smart has lots of safety features and more room inside then you would expect. It has very good safety ratings and multiple air bags. I was able to park it in my CYV garage and park a golf cart in back of it and the other cart on the side with no problems. The Smart does not shift like a usual automatic............imagine driving with someone in a 5 speed manual shifting gears......that is how it shifts, but without a clutch. I got 39mpg with the A/C on and also while driving on the turn pike. For the money there are better deals out there then the Smart car, but I bought it because of the size and safety ratings. p.s. I had a black car and it would get really hot.......White would be the way to go. You can check the cars out at the Orlando Smart dealer where they have them available for test drives. Last edited by otherbruddaDarrell; 04-04-2010 at 10:02 AM. Reason: added info. |
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04-04-2010, 09:58 AM
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04-04-2010, 10:08 AM
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We had two mid-size cars that were hard to park in the garage and encroached on my husband's hobby space. So we traded one in on a small car. We looked at all the small cars and decided on a Honda FIT. It's got lots of cargo space and it's great for getting around TV and going to Home Depot, etc.
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04-04-2010, 11:09 AM
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I have had my Smart car for almost a year. I live by LSL and work in SS and am able to go back and forth every day for a week on a GALLON of gas. My husband is 6”3” and had no problem getting in or out and has plenty of headroom – not something you can always find in a smaller car. We use it all the time for our Villages errands – and have even loaded as many as 12 pieces of sod in the back behind the seats. When we drove our new Smart car home on the turnpike we had no problems – even when we passed a semi. You really do not feel like you are in a small car when you are driving it. If you really need to take your golf clubs with you, the passenger seat does fold down, and they will fit….. We just love our Smart car.
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04-04-2010, 12:18 PM
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 I want to add that everyone must feel comfortable and safe in the car of their choice. Personally I would feel OK in TV with a Smart but not outside the bubble. |
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#11
04-05-2010, 10:35 AM
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I have a Smart Car in Germany. But, it's a 0.6 liter diesel (3 Cylinder). Gets more than 60 miles/gallon. I can park it just about anywhere, even perpendicular to the curb, which I do often. As someone said, it does feel much bigger, when you're in it and it's a rather safe car. I only drive mine about 70 or 75mph and it's my work car. Mine is a cabriolet, so lots of fun in the summer. I have had my golf clubs in it one time, so they will fit. You have to be creative...
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#12
04-07-2010, 07:15 PM
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I would check out what Consumer Reports says about the Smart Car. If memory serves me I believe it was the second worst new car that they reviewed. If it were me I would check out the Honda Civic or Fit as much better choices.
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04-09-2010, 08:48 AM
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It's not a good deal if your trying for over all cost savings based on MPG. Other cars like the small Kia or Yaris are better. You will never recoupe the savings in MPG vs the up front cost of the Smart Car. Bur if it's a space issue in your garage it may be the shortest car available. If tha't your criteria you may be stuck with a smart Car or a Gem street legal if you don't have to take it on highways and just use it in TV.
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04-09-2010, 05:17 PM
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Great video - thanks.
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