Traded In the Marauder

[Bluerauder]

.... and got this baby. Whatcha think?

Me and the S.O.B. checking out the spacious interior

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/SmartCar1.jpg

The Passion model comes with a drop top.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/SmartCar3.jpg

Here's the real owner ... stopped by to visit my daughter.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/SmartCar4.jpg

I actually like the color combination on this one. However, not enough to trade my Marauder in the least. This Smart Car will only see city duty in DC and Alexandria, VA. From a parking standpoint -- that probably makes it a winner. Sitting inside it -- you kinda forget that there is nothing up front or in the rear.

[MyTMerc]

Charlie, I was worried for a minute. I thought you were still bugg'in about the wox job. My friend has a "smart car". He told me it takes him about 30 minutes to fill the tank. Not because it takes a lot of gas, it's because he spends the other 28 minutes answering questions from everyone at the pumps.

He stands about 5'11'', 225 lbs and loves his car.

[CBT]

We would pick those up and turn them around while bar hopping over seas. Aaaaaaah, memories.:beer:

[Ms. Denmark]

Cute little bugger.;)

[Black_Noise]

there is one in marshalltown iowa running around all the time

[Bigdogjim]

I sat in at a dealership and blew out the tires:lol:

Good luck with it:)

[Bluerauder]

Good luck with it:)
It is not mine. One of my daughter's girlfriends bought it as their commuter car for city duty. She stopped by today since we have the gang here for Easter dinner with some of their friends. The Smart Car seems like a bumper car to me ... except smaller. ;) It actually has some cool features. On the drop top version, the top side rails detach and are stored in a rear panel.

[fastblackmerc]

Looks like it would be a prefect fit in the Marauder trunk.

[CKMustangCobra]

I heard a lot of stories that TWO guys find them in parking lots and just tip them on their sides.

[Bigdogjim]

I keep one under the MotorCoach just incase:)

[SC Cheesehead]

Dang man, don't do that! :eek:

You almost gave me a heart attack, Charlie!!

[teamrope]

.... and got this baby. Whatcha think?

Me and the S.O.B. checking out the spacious interior

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/SmartCar1.jpg


Don't let Jim see this. :lol:

[teamrope]

I keep one under the MotorCoach just incase:)

I have one in the trunk for a spare. The wife does too only in DTR. :D

Someone told me that you get the rest of the car after it's paid off. :)

[CBT]

I keep one under the MotorCoach just incase:)

You joke, but guess how mine came to be sold? The owners were going to start traveling alot and wanted something smaller than a Marauder to tow behind thier Motorcoach. They bought a Suzuki Samari or Sidekick, one of those two. Thier loss.;)

[airborne_mp84]

Lmao !!!!!!! Charlie you had me scard for a sec

[finster101]

I have one (well, my wife does) She loves it and it has a lot of really nice features for a small car, but when we go someplace together.....we take my car.

15425

[DEFYANT]

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[Joe Walsh]

LOL!

When I read the title of the thread, you scared me Charlie...

With that paint scheme it kinda looks like a pair of suspenders that you WEAR the car with!

P.S. Does it have floorboards like a 'FLINTSTONE MOBILE'??

[finster101]

Shaq has one too. :eek:


http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/shaq_smart_450op.jpg

[CBT]

I have one (well, my wife does) She loves it and it has a lot of really nice features for a small car, but when we go someplace together.....we take my car.

15425

Whoa, check out the 3 lugs per tire!

[finster101]

Whoa, check out the 3 lugs per tire!


It's all you need for raw 1 liter power

[CBT]

It's all you need for raw 1 liter power
Yikes, my 2 liter Mountain Dew is bigger:rolleyes:

[fastblackmerc]

I have one (well, my wife does) She loves it and it has a lot of really nice features for a small car, but when we go someplace together.....we take my car.

15425

So I assume you have alot of insurance on your wife? :eek:

I wouldn't be caught in one of those. Because you dead in a crash.

[guspech750]

sorry. its pretty gay. i would not trust that little turdmobile as a safe car. i dont care what the crash test ratings say. id rather drive a 2 mile per gallon fullsize car and be protected and do more damage to the other vehicle.

[justbob]

You think they'll come out with a turbo? Probably only need a 1" impellor?

[Baaad GN]

Hey I hope Zack dosn't see this post, that'll be next project with that V10!

[bigbillybbs]

:rofl:All i can say is :puke::puke:

[tjg442]

Some time back got several pics of one in a head -on crash with a truck. Guy was cut in half ! :shake: I think the add for them was...............
"ABOUT THE SAME PRICE AS AN THE AVERAGE FUNERAL"

[Bradley G]

MMMMMMMMMM? :shake: compaired to who?

[rayjay]

Saw one on the NYS Thruway last week and wondered if a 18 wheeler ran it over, would the driver even know he hit something? Seriously though, I question the safety of these for interstate travel. I get a little worried at times in the Evil Orb on the T-Way, and that is considerably larger and heavier.

[Bluerauder]

:laugh: :laugh:

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When this thing pulled up in the driveway behind my Marauder, I decided to have a bit of fun. Guess that I was more curious than anything about the Smart Car. I have seen a couple on the road; but this was my first time to get a close up examination of the little guy. I just couldn't imagine driving it out on the Northern Virginia roads with all the idiots out there. The body panels are plastic and completely removable so you can change out the color of the car if you want.

And .... NO -- I did NOT get rid of my Marauder. It is still safe & sound where it belongs.

[SC Cheesehead]

Hey I hope Zack dosn't see this post, that'll be next project with that V10!

:rofl: Don't give him any ideas! :lol:

[TAKEDOWN]

Bluerauder you can always put it in your trunk as a spare.

[Motorhead350]

I heard a lot of stories that TWO guys find them in parking lots and just tip them on their sides.

I seriously want to do that with someone

[Haggis]

I seriously want to do that with someone

Maybe you can tow one with your Marauder.

[RoyLPita]

At least it is rear wheel drive. Other than that, that's all.

[GordonB]

Charlie,
Whatever you do, NEVER get in an accident with a Smart Car! Latest testing shows how bad the little dudes fare -- VERY poorly!
Go 'Rauders!
GordonB

[SC Cheesehead]

Yup, for sure.

"In crash tests released Tuesday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that drivers of 2009 versions of the Smart "fortwo," Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris could face significant leg and head injuries in severe front-end crashes with larger, mid-size vehicles....In the fortwo collision, the institute said the Smart, which weighs 1,808 lbs, went airborne and turned around 450 degrees after striking the C Class, which weighs nearly twice as much. There was extensive damage to the fortwo's interior and the Smart driver could have faced extensive injuries to the head and legs. There was little damage to the front seat area of the C Class."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,515516,00.html

[Dr Caleb]

I heard a lot of stories that TWO guys find them in parking lots and just tip them on their sides.


I seriously want to do that with someone

Seriously? Why?

A brother Marauaderer finds footprints up and down his car, and people freak. But the thought of flipping someone elses car on it's side amuses you?

[High-C]

Whoa, check out the 3 lugs per tire!

I noticed that too. :(


I just couldn't imagine driving it out on the Northern Virginia roads with all the idiots out there.

+1 on that... Try the left lane of 495 in the afternoon. :eek:


And .... NO -- I did NOT get rid of my Marauder. It is still safe & sound where it belongs.

Yep, I can vouch for that... Saw you yesterday (4ish?) going south on Rte-1 through the Telegraph Road intersection, as I was turning left on Old Colchester to has some fun on the twisties with the new P71...
:burn:

[Bluerauder]

Yep, I can vouch for that... Saw you yesterday (4ish?) going south on Rte-1 through the Telegraph Road intersection, as I was turning left on Old Colchester to has some fun on the twisties with the new P71...
:burn:
Don't think that it was around 4:00 PM yesterday. I didn't leave the office until 5:00 PM or a little after yesterday.

Traffic on Route 1 South has been worse that usual since last Thursday -- all 4 lanes wall-to-wall. Probably wouldn't have seen you on the left coming out of Old Colchester because I am more worried about the cars making a right on Red from Telegraph onto Route 1 South without looking or stopping. I had a real close call there about a year or so ago when some idiot came out and turned right into the 2nd lane --- mine. Almost stood the MM on its nose. ;)

Haven't been on Old Colchester in a while. There is one hill-dip that you can catch some air and experience some negative g's -- :D

[PSG]

the town i work for bought 5 of them, for the health dept and for the building inspector, could you imagine beong the building inspector and having to pull up on a construction site in that, but they are fun to beat on when we get them in for service !

[High-C]

Don't think that it was around 4:00 PM yesterday. I didn't leave the office until 5:00 PM or a little after yesterday.

Haven't been on Old Colchester in a while. There is one hill-dip that you can catch some air and experience some negative g's -- :D

I may be mistaken about the time, but it was definitely you da day. ;)

The big hill on Old Colchester was smoothed down a few years ago after another DEADLY accident... It is still a fun road though. Take care Charlie!

[Bluerauder]

I may be mistaken about the time, but it was definitely "you da day". ;)
That ^^^^ would definitely be me. :D

Just saw another Smart Car in the gas station tonite. This one was Blue and Silver. I think the dayum little things are multiplying. Maybe UPS is delivering them. :rofl: