The original Smart car got 60 - 70 mpg with the Diesel engine. That's what got me excited about it. However, they have no plans to sell the Diesel version in the US, and the original model is out of production now. I've lost all interest. I'm very happy with the 33 - 35 I get in the 2.5 turbos. Yes, an affordable Tesla is the next one I'm excited about --- but I like the 124'as so much, I'll probably keep them anyway (can't have too many cars).
On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Walt Lasher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What's the big deal about the Smart car?......I get 30 mpg in my 4800 lb. > "S" Class. > I'm waiting for the Tesla > http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/06/30/BATH11GGP2.DTL&t > ype=tech -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
