โJan-25-2014 12:43 AM
โJan-30-2014 03:14 PM
John & Angela wrote:RayChez wrote:
The Smart car I am sure it has it's place in the small car market, but for me it is just not practical, too small. That is why I went with the bigger and better car the 2013 CRV Honda. We like to invite friends out for dinner and we fit real nice in the CRV, while on the Smart car it is not possible.
Love the CRV Honda. Looked at them again last week. Had a black one park beside us. If we ever need a bigger car again it is one we would consider. Having said that anytime we need four seats it is for shorter trips under 50 or 60 miles. We would probably look at a used leaf as well. Have to wait for one of the smarts to pack it in first. These little diesels get crazy mileage and never seem to break. Who knows what will be available by then.
Quickie question. How is the entry/exit with the CRV. Kinda spoiled with the smart but the door on the Honda looked big enough.
โJan-30-2014 01:13 PM
RayChez wrote:
The Smart car I am sure it has it's place in the small car market, but for me it is just not practical, too small. That is why I went with the bigger and better car the 2013 CRV Honda. We like to invite friends out for dinner and we fit real nice in the CRV, while on the Smart car it is not possible.
โJan-30-2014 09:59 AM
โJan-30-2014 08:19 AM
msmith1199 wrote:John & Angela wrote:RVUSA wrote:donandmax wrote:
the crash tests were better then some full size gas guzzlers. The Smart is made by Mercedes Benz
Which ones?
The reality of a small car in a crash.
Yah there's no doubt that little cars have a tough time with big vehicles in collisions. Physics kinda wins out. But they do have a good reputation and track record. Fatalities are low compared to many brands and they have a long track record. Over a million cars on the road etc etc. In europe they have done a little research into why and some things like stopping distance, maneuverability, a real roll cage, multiple air bags etc seem to contribute to their low fatality and injury rate. Whatever it is it seems to be working. Best thing is to not get hit. ๐ Then again, I am a motorcyle guy from way back. You get used to trying to not hit things when you are on two wheels. ๐
Stats can be misleading. Fatalities may be low, but is that because of the safety of the car or could it be because of the type of drivers who bought Smart Cars? According to stats one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road is the Corvette. Is it really that the Corvette is dangerous, or is it the fact that people who buy Corvette's don't buy them to drive 55?
Overall fatal traffic accidents are down over the last few decades. Less people die each year in car accidents now, than died each year 25 years ago. Depending on the financial interests of the person using that stat, you'll see all kinds of different reasons claimed. Safer vehicles and more seatbelt use is a big factor, but what is just as big of a factor is medical response. 30 years ago paramedics were few and far between. Ambulance crews would show up throw you in the meat wagon, and take you to the hospital and many people died on the way. Getting paramedics to crash scenes now saves thousands of lives each year. Not to mention the advances in medicine altogether.
โJan-30-2014 07:55 AM
John&Joey wrote:msmith1199 wrote:Galvanizd wrote:
We're here at the Quartzsite rv show in Az. I've seen two smart cars being carried by lifts on the back of 40 ft Class A rv's with tag axles. There is a vendor here selling one. I'll try and take a picture of one when I see it again. The smart car is being carried sideways much like you see motorcycles being carried.
The OP does not have a 40' motorhome with a tag axle.
Even if he did, just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
Can you image the engineer when they find out that somebody cantilevers an extra ton off the back of their DOT approved RV design. :S
โJan-30-2014 07:20 AM
John & Angela wrote:RVUSA wrote:donandmax wrote:
the crash tests were better then some full size gas guzzlers. The Smart is made by Mercedes Benz
Which ones?
The reality of a small car in a crash.
Yah there's no doubt that little cars have a tough time with big vehicles in collisions. Physics kinda wins out. But they do have a good reputation and track record. Fatalities are low compared to many brands and they have a long track record. Over a million cars on the road etc etc. In europe they have done a little research into why and some things like stopping distance, maneuverability, a real roll cage, multiple air bags etc seem to contribute to their low fatality and injury rate. Whatever it is it seems to be working. Best thing is to not get hit. ๐ Then again, I am a motorcyle guy from way back. You get used to trying to not hit things when you are on two wheels. ๐
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โJan-30-2014 07:00 AM
โJan-30-2014 05:43 AM
RoushFenwayRocks wrote:
I DO appreciate the info from everyone. I also understand that we can't pack a car on the back of our Hurricane. I knew it was probably impossible. Since we just purchased a pretty small car from my son (a 2006 Volkswagon GTI), we will be trying to get the equipment to tow it. Would prefer the dolly.
As a side note, I absolutely LOVE the Smart Cars. Look like little roller skates. Hopefully we can get our other tow vehicle, the Nissan truck, sold soon!
Again, thanks for all of your input. A
โJan-30-2014 05:02 AM
โJan-29-2014 07:33 PM
โJan-27-2014 06:02 AM
donandmax wrote:
On the subject of crashing with a smart car... I dont want to have an accident in a small car to prove a point.. I dont want to have an accident in my 4500 lb. Cadillac Deville. !!
โJan-27-2014 04:48 AM
โJan-27-2014 01:33 AM
โJan-26-2014 02:34 PM
RVUSA wrote:donandmax wrote:
the crash tests were better then some full size gas guzzlers. The Smart is made by Mercedes Benz
Which ones?
The reality of a small car in a crash.