3/30/08
The Smart Car hits the road!
 | By Ron Melander; GRI, CLHMS Read more of Ron's posts |
More than one or two of the people who have heard my “green” move to use a three cylinder two seater (getting 35 to 50 miles per gallon) as my basic mode of transportation have raised their eyebrows suspiciously. I have heard “what happened to the rest of it!” and “boy, I'd hate to see you in a smash up!” But for the few skeptics I offer the following video clip of just how well these things handle themselves in a crash situation. and for those who can't believe how well these operate on the open road and how fast they can go, check out this race with a Ferrari And finally for those of you who say it is not green enough because it still relies on Gasoline you will be glad to know that they have been engineered to take a new a as yet undeveloped power train that will be even greener!
Everyday though, people constantly look and point and what I like about it the best are the smiles! This car makes people happy and I am so glad to be able to add a little joy to the world. And if you ever really want to become a believer, come take a test drive because that is what sold me. These little guys know how to handle themselves. Call me, I will be glad to let you drive it! If you really love it and have to have one, call my friend Alex Shelver at the Smart Center in Jacksonville, our nearest authorized dealer. 904-253-7300 and tell him I sent you, he may just be able to put you on a parallel list they keep for those buyers who do not take delivery for some reason - mine was supposed to have leather seats so when the buyer passed on it. I had the call on a Wednesday and on Saturday I was doing amazingly well on I95 all the way back to Savannah. One young couple, as I was almost at home in Savannah, pulled up beside me smiling (they we so cute) and snapped pictures!
Oh, and buying real estate? Don't worry, there is still Jim’s good old 2004 four door Volvo for those group property tours!
Until Next Week,
Ron Melander
Cora Bett Thomas Realty
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Ron, that is just awesome! I'd love to give it a drive. Can you bring it to Jackson so I can try driving it up Teton Pass in the snow? No? Well, OK.
Smart Cars are great and we need more of them around here. The Europeans don't think twice about seeing them on the Autostrada, and some day, neither will Americans.
So, what kind of mileage do you get?
Keep up the good work on the blog.
Ciao,
Chris
Hey Chris,
Good to hear from you.
It has been running around 40MPH
I think it is going to be a hit too - love the fact that it only holds 8.5 gallons!
Keep well!
Ron