DaSilva's First Car

DaSilva · **DaSilva's First Car -** 08-05-2007, 04:00 PM

S M A R T

I'm almost 100% sure about this. .. ... Okay, maybe 90% sure.
My first car will be a SMART -
Roadster or Coupé Roadster

(I can't afford a sexy Audi as I want so this will be the "best" for now)

In Norway they are few Smart's to choose between (secondhand) so I asked Ree for some help. Many thanks to you!!

I have some cars Im interessted in but I can't decide and I need help about (reports about problems and such if there is many problems or issues with Smart) anyone here that have experience with SMART ?

Well anyway, here are some of the ones I've have choosen.
What do you guys think and I do not sure if I know where the different cars are located in Germany. HELP?

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I'll be back later today.. but I've been very busy lately.

rev · **Re: DaSilva's First Car -** 08-05-2007, 04:20 PM

I have checked that site many times to look for a used car and honestly, there are quite many good deals. I don't know if you're interested in a used BMW Z3. You can get a pretty good one for about 8000-9000 Euros.
e.g. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Centurion · **Re: DaSilva's First Car -** 08-05-2007, 06:28 PM

I have only sat in an Smart roadster. Have you driven one, is the handling good?

What bothers me most about the car is that it looks so fragile, it's really low and if you were to collide in 50km/h with an Q7 you will most likely be turned into minced meat.

The Artist · **Re: DaSilva's First Car -** 08-05-2007, 06:38 PM

please do not buy the one with lambo doors that just so wrong..
other than that..enjoy the car..should be fun to drive..
looks like a go cart

Alx · **Re: DaSilva's First Car -** 08-05-2007, 06:45 PM

Congrats sounds very exciting no matter what your first car will be.

Yannis · 06:53 AM

Julius that Smart Roadster always seemed a bit small , fragile and unsafe to me.

How about getting a second hand Golf or A3? You should be able to find a previous gen Golf for a good price.

DaSilva · 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

please do not buy the one with lambo doors that just so wrong..
other than that..enjoy the car..should be fun to drive..
looks like a go cart

The one with Lambo doors is my nr.1

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Originally Posted by Alx

Congrats sounds very exciting no matter what your first car will be.

Thanks Alx.

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

I have only sat in an Smart roadster. Have you driven one, is the handling good?

What bothers me most about the car is that it looks so fragile, it's really low and if you were to collide in 50km/h with an Q7 you will most likely be turned into minced meat.

I haven't driven one yet, but tests show the handling are extremly good in the summer.
Well... If you crash it's probably over. But this is a car with 80BHP and 890 Weight. I will not drive like an idiot. I have a nice job and a very sexy girlfriend. can't "afford" to die.

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Originally Posted by rev8000

I have checked that site many times to look for a used car and honestly, there are quite many good deals. I don't know if you're interested in a used BMW Z3. You can get a pretty good one for about 8000-9000 Euros.
e.g. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Thanks for the help. But I will never buy a BMW.

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Originally Posted by Yannis

Julous that Smart Roadster always seemed a bit small , fragile and unsafe to me.

How about getting a second hand Golf or A3? You should be able to find a previous gen Golf for a good price.

It's very unsafe on snow but ... as I said this is what I can afford.
In norway (taxhell) A3 - 02' with 1.6 costs: 7500 euro (that's the cheapest)

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MikeJ · **Re: DaSilva's First Car -** 08-06-2007, 03:09 AM

I've always liked the Roadster Coupé. I think this would be a great choice for a first car, despite the issues you've already pointed out yourself - it's not the best car for the winter. Just make sure the service hasn't been neglected and you should have many trouble-free kilometers in your Smart... but you'll need to pay tax when importing, right?

DaSilva · **Re: DaSilva's First Car -** 08-06-2007, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJ

I've always liked the Roadster Coupé. I think this would be a great choice for a first car, despite the issues you've already pointed out yourself - it's not the best car for the winter. Just make sure the service hasn't been neglected and you should have many trouble-free kilometers in your Smart... but you'll need to pay tax when importing, right?

Thanks for the comment Mike.
I also have always liked the Roadster Coupé.
I hope I'll right that I will have many trouble free km in the smart. I can't afford a failure.

and yes taxes must be paid i think it's between 2500 - 3500 euro.

I haven't checked it.

rev · **Re: DaSilva's First Car -** 08-06-2007, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DaSilva

Thanks for the help. But I will never buy a BMW.

Wow, so much hate towards BMW.

The reason I mentioned the Z3 is because recently, I had the chance to take one for a little spin and honestly, it was so much fun to drive. So, since a used one doesn't cost a fortune, I thought it would interest you.