I followed one on the way to the lake a couple of summers back. I was going about 70 to 75 mph and it was ahead of me for a long way. She must have decided she was going too fast as she slowed and we then passed her. For a while I wondered what it was - really narrow and tall - thought it might have been one of those little Suzuki Wagons initially.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 6:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Smart crash test You wrote:<<Who in their right mind would take a SMART on the highway anyway>> Howdy -- If they sell them here some one will drive them on the interstates at max speed. Just like those "Emergency" spare tires that have "Max Speed 45 MPH" printed in the sidewall - people either can't read or choose to ignore those warnings. Everyday I see some nitwit driving a car packed with people and a Emergency spare tire at one corner going hell-for-leather and passing everything else on the road. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 11:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Smart crash test > Who in their right mind would take a SMART on the highway anyway? If we > get > one it will be dedicated to commuting less than 6 miles each way, in urban > traffic.. > > On Jan 5, 2008 9:33 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> According to Euro NCAP the smart did way better than a W202 >> http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007/303.aspx >> http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_forfour_2005/224.aspx >> http://www.euroncap.com/tests/mercedes_benz_c_class_1997/18.aspx >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> <<These ones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6t-yyoU8s >> >> and they are faster than a Farrari >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1zQMcSsk0 >> >> Perhaps it's time to trade the C class in :-)>> >> >> >> >> >> > No, not "those ones," which are just stunts with no scientific value. >> > >> > I suggest you look at the Euro-NCAP offset crash tests published in the >> > December 19 edition of Auto Motor und Sport in which the Mercedes W204, >> Renault >> > Laguna, Chrysler Voyager, Fiat 500. Peugeot 308, Honda Civic hybrid, VW >> Tiguan, >> > Peugeot 207 CC, VW Eos and Smart FORTWO try to move the barrier with >> their >> > noses. The worst-in-test Chrysler Voyager's instrumented front seat >> "passengers" >> > do badly. the Smart better with upper leg injuries in both seats and >> > the >> > Mercedes not quite as good as the Renault. >> > >> > RLE >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> > _______________________________________ > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1211 - Release Date: 1/6/2008 > 11:57 AM > _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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
