We have lots for them running around town and on the highways here. They don't seem to have any problems keeping up with flow at 75 mph, and they don't seem to have any problems getting up to speed on the on ramps either. There is a dealer right next to the Benz showroom. I've had a look at them before but never driven one. Those who I've talked to say then feel and drive like a larger car. I look at that wheelbase and think they wouild be a little darty, but I'm told they're not. If I had one, I'm sure I'd take it on the highway and us it as a real car. It's not a GT car, but it keeps up fine in the real world.
As for the videos of the car crashing almost head on into a barrier at 75 mph and then having the presenter saying, the car did ok , but most likely the ppl didn't, well, not sure how most would do if crashing a S class at the same speed and in the same way. 75 to 0 in a fraction of a second is a pretty good way to get dead in any car. Ed 300E On 07/01/2008, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
