Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
too bad. i had high hopes for it. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 1:43 AM, John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com wrote: Read somewhere recently that the buzz is over and Penske may be pulling the rip cord on the Smart for the USA. John On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
You wrote My wife loves the look My wife wants no part of small cars of any sort after a major accident in a Chrysler a few years ago. Now it's the bigger the better as far as she's concerned. I'm glad to see the additional airbags being placed to protect the side of the head and other areas better. But a Smart? I'd hate to see what happens to one in a accident - or what happened to the people inside. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 1:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
it would not surprise me if it did ok. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: You wrote My wife loves the look My wife wants no part of small cars of any sort after a major accident in a Chrysler a few years ago. Now it's the bigger the better as far as she's concerned. I'm glad to see the additional airbags being placed to protect the side of the head and other areas better. But a Smart? I'd hate to see what happens to one in a accident - or what happened to the people inside. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 1:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
The original sales material touted the feature that the rigid cage in the Smart was designed to activate the crumple zones in the car you hit. That means that under the BEST conditions, you will experience at least twice the impact force during an accident. Under most conditions it will be much more than that. Every accident is unique, but that does not put the odds in your favor. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it would not surprise me if it did ok. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: You wrote My wife loves the look My wife wants no part of small cars of any sort after a major accident in a Chrysler a few years ago. Now it's the bigger the better as far as she's concerned. I'm glad to see the additional airbags being placed to protect the side of the head and other areas better. But a Smart? I'd hate to see what happens to one in a accident - or what happened to the people inside. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 1:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
Ed wrote: Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. My Indy has had a few in for service and repairs. He hates them. He had one in the shop when I was there this summer . It had 11,000 miles and the a/c needed to be recharged for the second time. The front end was having problems and it was leaking oil from a few places. He had nothing good to say about them. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
The local dealer here just shuttered their Smart outlet. Positioned across the street from the main MB dealership it was a purpose-built building for Maybach, then used cars, then Smart. Smart is a decent concept but the sole US transmission is terrible on its best day, a trait emphasized in every review I've read. The need for premium fuel for its Mitsubishi engine didn't help. Tony Wirtel From: John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car Message-ID: 632eba9d1001172243h799ff0d3kf0f39ad2235e1...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Read somewhere recently that the buzz is over and Penske may be pulling the rip cord on the Smart for the USA. John On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
The local dealer had a raw frame/cage on display in the showroom to demonstrate how strong and safe it is. Maybe so, but the laws of physics still apply when a 6000lb truck or SUV hits it going through a red light. The structure might do its thing, but the occupants are gonna pay the price. --R dave walton wrote: The original sales material touted the feature that the rigid cage in the Smart was designed to activate the crumple zones in the car you hit. That means that under the BEST conditions, you will experience at least twice the impact force during an accident. Under most conditions it will be much more than that. Every accident is unique, but that does not put the odds in your favor. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it would not surprise me if it did ok. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: You wrote My wife loves the look My wife wants no part of small cars of any sort after a major accident in a Chrysler a few years ago. Now it's the bigger the better as far as she's concerned. I'm glad to see the additional airbags being placed to protect the side of the head and other areas better. But a Smart? I'd hate to see what happens to one in a accident - or what happened to the people inside. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 1:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
They are supposedly quite strong and crush resistant but can bounce around a lot, being small and not very heavy. Allan On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:22 -0500, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it would not surprise me if it did ok. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: You wrote My wife loves the look My wife wants no part of small cars of any sort after a major accident in a Chrysler a few years ago. Now it's the bigger the better as far as she's concerned. I'm glad to see the additional airbags being placed to protect the side of the head and other areas better. But a Smart? I'd hate to see what happens to one in a accident - or what happened to the people inside. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:16 -0600, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: My Indy has had a few in for service and repairs. He hates them. He had one in the shop when I was there this summer . It had 11,000 miles and the a/c needed to be recharged for the second time. The front end was having problems and it was leaking oil from a few places. He had nothing good to say about them. Why would an indy be working on one with 11,000 miles... surely it's still under warranty. Is there no dealer nearby? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
Allan wrote: Why would an indy be working on one with 11,000 miles... surely it's still under warranty. Is there no dealer nearby? That's what I thought, too. But, the local MB dealer would not warranty the car. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
I hear the diesel did not stand up so maybe you are lucky they didn't import them so you could buy one. A local parts outfit had a bunch of them to run around town dropping parts to the shops. I hear the engines did not stand that sort of use for very long. Too bad, as the diesel was the only reason they were interesting. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
Are Smart cars distributed by Mercedes in the US, or does Penske import and distribute them independent of Mercedes ? Ed 300E 2010/1/18 Tony Wirtel tony.wir...@gmail.com The local dealer here just shuttered their Smart outlet. Positioned across the street from the main MB dealership it was a purpose-built building for Maybach, then used cars, then Smart. Smart is a decent concept but the sole US transmission is terrible on its best day, a trait emphasized in every review I've read. The need for premium fuel for its Mitsubishi engine didn't help. Tony Wirtel From: John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car Message-ID: 632eba9d1001172243h799ff0d3kf0f39ad2235e1...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Read somewhere recently that the buzz is over and Penske may be pulling the rip cord on the Smart for the USA. John On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
Penske does it all. Don't know about MBUSA involvement with the warranty though. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 9:39 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Are Smart cars distributed by Mercedes in the US, or does Penske import and distribute them independent of Mercedes ? Ed 300E 2010/1/18 Tony Wirtel tony.wir...@gmail.com The local dealer here just shuttered their Smart outlet. Positioned across the street from the main MB dealership it was a purpose-built building for Maybach, then used cars, then Smart. Smart is a decent concept but the sole US transmission is terrible on its best day, a trait emphasized in every review I've read. The need for premium fuel for its Mitsubishi engine didn't help. Tony Wirtel From: John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car Message-ID: 632eba9d1001172243h799ff0d3kf0f39ad2235e1...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Read somewhere recently that the buzz is over and Penske may be pulling the rip cord on the Smart for the USA. John On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 9:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. So what did the Brabus version have that the regular one didn't? Engine and suspension mods? I'm trying to picture a lowered Smart with fat tires, but it's just too ridiculous. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
The Brabus model had different rims, larger in the rear, and a bunch of Brabus cosmetic items, stitched emblem on the seats, brake and gear lever, and the suspension is lowered a bit, but no mechanical mods as far as I know. It looks sporty. If you want sporty, you probably keep walking past the Smart showroom. lol. I have been YouTubing the car a bit, and seems in Europe, there are some engine mods and chips available. Not sure if they're in house, or aftermarket. The limited Brabus I mentioned, is shipped to Brabus where they do the interior. My understanding is, the regular Brabus models from the dealer just have the Brabus bits bolted on while doing down the Smart line, but not 100%. For a city car, they seem ok, but I'm still not sure how they managed to get those doors past the side impact requirements. Look mighty thin to me, and I'm not really keen on the idea of my hips and shoulder being part of the crumble zone in the event of a side hit. Yikes!! Ed 300E, which got a hand wash today as it's so mild here. :-) 2010/1/18 Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 9:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. So what did the Brabus version have that the regular one didn't? Engine and suspension mods? I'm trying to picture a lowered Smart with fat tires, but it's just too ridiculous. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
LarryT wrote: But a Smart? I'd hate to see what happens to one in a accident - or what happened to the people inside. That brit car show (Jeremy) has a video on youtube crashing Smart. The doors open after head-on crash into wall - didn't seem too bad. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car
Read somewhere recently that the buzz is over and Penske may be pulling the rip cord on the Smart for the USA. John On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I was interested in them when the Diesel was porported to get 70mpg. I lost interest when they didn't import the Diesel to the US. Now we're seeing them around frequently. I see them on my commute to OKC, and on around half the trips on the Interstates in OK. My wife loves the look - might have one in my future, so I'm also interested in the responce to your questions --- On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped in at the dealer the other day to pick up some brochures for a friend on a Smart car, as they also have a dedicated Smart Car showroom. The had several on the floor, including 2 Brabus models, and a special limited addition model 10 of 10. I think they're pretty over priced for what they are, but they are kinda neat for a city car, or second car. The Brabus had a pretty decent interior, not cheap looking at all. Not that it should look cheap for the money! lol. Anyone on the list own one, or have any experience servicing one ? We have a ton of them running around town here now, but I never really took much notice of them before. They were never my type of transport, but with traffic AND parking becoming what it is here, who knows, it might start to look like not such a bad idea for a second in town, or downtown car in a couple of years. Thoughts ? Ed 300E -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
