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Permalink Reply by Carol on May 10, 2008 at 12:08pm

Loving my Smart from San Antonio

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Permalink Reply by Jan in West U 15 hours ago

I got my smartfortwo from smart Sugar Land, Texas on March 5th, 2008. I was told by Ralph (salesman) that mine was the 13th on the road in the Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Beaumont area! She ("Daisy") must have been on the first truck!

I signed up for the smart newsletter in June 2006. I made a deposit February or March 2007! Another e-mail told me to choose my colors and accessories. I ordered yellow with black tridon and RED interrior, alarm, Radio 10, and power steering. Oh, and window tenting, too! I always think outside the box! My test drive was July 17th, 2007. Then I knew I made the right decision by ordering very early!

It was a long wait but I've had a ton of fun driving her. People drive past, then slow down and take pictures of my smart with their cell phones. I see people looking in the window when it is parked where I can see it. And like everyone, I get a ton of questions about mileage, who makes it, is it a hybrid or electric, where did you buy it (smartusa.com), etc., etc. I've thought of making a business card with FAQ and answers to just hand out so I don't have to take the time to answer. Now I usually say "smartusa.com" will answer all your questions.

Mine is so cute that I wish I could find a bumble bee to put on my intenna or a bee stinger to put on my "tail." Does anyone know where to find something like that?

If there are any Houston area smart car events, please keep me informed!!!

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Permalink Reply by KWscott on January 30, 2008 at 12:47pm

Hello, All.

Live in Austin, the Round Rock center is (will be) my dealer.

Have a 1353 reservatino number and am hoping I get to configure my car soon.

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Permalink Reply by classicsmarts on January 30, 2008 at 12:49pm

Welcome to the club. I'm Paul, I'll be your parts connection here at the smart center in Round Rock. Feel free to shoot me any questions you've got about accessories you have in mind. See you soon.

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Permalink Reply by KWscott on February 1, 2008 at 4:34pm

We've met, Indirectly. :) Came over from smartcarofamerica.com. :)

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Permalink Reply by Carol on May 10, 2008 at 12:12pm

I saw that picture with the bus picture as the sunshade, I really want it, but where can I get it customized here in the states? Any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by John S. Wood on January 31, 2008 at 12:43pm

I hope the 451''ers won't mind a 2000 ForTwo owner among their ranks! By the way...in Europe, Premium is even higher octane...(95 instead of 93!) so I would use the premium we have here. At 4.5 gallons, you are talking about 45 cents a tank. I have never put over $15 in my tank, much better than being cut off at $75 when filling my F-150!

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Permalink Reply by classicsmarts on February 3, 2008 at 11:36pm

More than welcome. I checked with the Parts Distribution Center Manager to see if I could order 450 parts and he indicated "soon". He could not elaborate from there. So "soon" you'll be have a new source for your smart items instead of eBay. Paul

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Permalink Reply by KWscott on February 10, 2008 at 6:30pm

Hey, Paul;

What would a set of Rims for a 451 cost?

I'll be getting a 'Bumblebee' when I finally get to configure, and I think they'd look better with black rims, so I'm thinking of getting a second set and having them powdercoated. I'll keep the originals so I can return the car to 'stock'

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Permalink Reply by classicsmarts on February 11, 2008 at 12:04pm

I agree a black set of rims would look excellent on your Bumblebee, unfortunately smart USA is not endorsing any other wheels for us at this time. Legal or liability issues I guess. They were pretty adamate about it too. Look on eBay I guess. Sorry. I'd love to get you a set, but I'm being held back.

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