451 smart fortwo 2010-12-26T10:30:28Z Linda http://www.451s.com/profile/Linda13 http://api.ning.com/files/Xj6iuvt0uW9iPsTto200wrce86X9B7FfNVKRg85pZC*o8D*5ELcAaR1hf4Wn2NagW98oIZjFpi*7-wrcvOxtIPpu1unXrKnC/martin.jpg?width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1 http://www.451s.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0tr6tgkn9f26v&feed=yes&xn_auth=no performance thorugh mountains? tag:www.451s.com,2009-04-30:1912846:Topic:60895 2009-04-30T13:26:33.417Z Linda http://www.451s.com/profile/Linda13 Thinking about taking my new smart (took delivery just over a month ago!) from D.C. to Springfield, OH (467 miles each way). The route takes me through some pretty steep mountinous areas of WV and PA. The last time I made this trip, I was driving my old car--a 2002 Buick Rendezvous (which had an AWFUL power to weight ratio), and the car STRUGGLED up every hill....big rigs were passing me easily, and I was FLOORING the gas. needless to say, I am a little nervous about the smart being able to… Thinking about taking my new smart (took delivery just over a month ago!) from D.C. to Springfield, OH (467 miles each way). The route takes me through some pretty steep mountinous areas of WV and PA. The last time I made this trip, I was driving my old car--a 2002 Buick Rendezvous (which had an AWFUL power to weight ratio), and the car STRUGGLED up every hill....big rigs were passing me easily, and I was FLOORING the gas. needless to say, I am a little nervous about the smart being able to make it up the hills at reasonable speeds without getting run off the road by angry drivers in faster cars. BUT, am also a little optimistic since this car has a manual mode. Can anyone give me any insight on what I should expect if I do decide to bite the bullet and take my smart instead of my boyfriend's audi a6???????? thanks! Mountain Driving in the Smart? tag:www.451s.com,2009-04-30:1912846:Topic:60892 2009-04-30T12:43:58.524Z Linda http://www.451s.com/profile/Linda13 Thinking about taking my new smart (took delivery just over a month ago!) from D.C. to Springfield, OH (467 miles each way). The route takes me through some pretty steep mountinous areas of WV and PA. The last time I made this trip, I was driving my old car--a 2002 Buick Rendezvous (which had an AWFUL power to weight ratio), and the car STRUGGLED up every hill....big rigs were passing me easily, and I was FLOORING the gas. needless to say, I am a little nervous about the smart being able to… Thinking about taking my new smart (took delivery just over a month ago!) from D.C. to Springfield, OH (467 miles each way). The route takes me through some pretty steep mountinous areas of WV and PA. The last time I made this trip, I was driving my old car--a 2002 Buick Rendezvous (which had an AWFUL power to weight ratio), and the car STRUGGLED up every hill....big rigs were passing me easily, and I was FLOORING the gas. needless to say, I am a little nervous about the smart being able to make it up the hills at reasonable speeds without getting run off the road by angry drivers in faster cars. BUT, am also a little optimistic since this car has a manual mode. Can anyone give me any insight on what I should expect if I do decide to bite the bullet and take my smart instead of my boyfriend's audi a6???????? thanks! burning smell from engine??? tag:www.451s.com,2009-03-20:1912846:Topic:59104 2009-03-20T15:39:21.518Z Linda http://www.451s.com/profile/Linda13 So i just took delivery on my smart passion coupe 2 days ago (3/18), and i LOVE IT!!!<br /> <br /> However, I have noticed one worrisome thing: all 3 times i have driven to/from work since i got the car (about a 20 mile trip each way, driving an average of 50mph, not really a lot of stop and go traffic), everytime i park and get out, i notice a slight burning smell coming from the back vent (where the engine is) outside the car (no smell inside). has anyone else had this problem, or know what it might be?… So i just took delivery on my smart passion coupe 2 days ago (3/18), and i LOVE IT!!!<br /> <br /> However, I have noticed one worrisome thing: all 3 times i have driven to/from work since i got the car (about a 20 mile trip each way, driving an average of 50mph, not really a lot of stop and go traffic), everytime i park and get out, i notice a slight burning smell coming from the back vent (where the engine is) outside the car (no smell inside). has anyone else had this problem, or know what it might be? i don't know if maybe it's b/c the car is so new! let me know :) thanks!!