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« on: February 25, 2008, 10:47:29 pm » |
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 Test Drive:   Equipped with snow tires, the rear-wheel drive, rear-engined Smart Fortwo can handle snowy roads and highways easily, says reviewer Norm Mort. Observed fuel consumption of just over 6.0 L/100 km is "impressive" he says. More:Read the article | View the photos | All The Test Drives
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2008, 07:08:40 am » |
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One minor drawback is the necessity for Premium fuel. Is this a joke? Premium fuel in an $18000 economy car? Premium fuel in a 70 HP 1 l 3 cyl engine. From a $ standpoint that's like reducing the fuel economy x% (whatever the price difference is). Absurd |
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2008, 09:50:45 am » |
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The 1-litre engine has good mid-range torque and you can blow by these rolling behemoths quite quickly. With a 0-100 km/h of just over 13 seconds, acceleration is not a strong point but I found it more than adequate. It can blow by transports running at 100-120kph quickly but acceleration isn't a strong point? In real life driving in and around Toronto that translated into just over 6.0 L/100 km, which is pretty impressive. One minor drawback is the necessity for Premium fuel. Am I the only person that isn't impressed with "just over 6.0L/100" from a car with only 70hp,1L engine and weighs only 830kg? |
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How is it possible that after electricity has traveled through hundreds of miles of power line then hundreds of feet (or yards) of romex in our home, that changing the last three feet of wire with something exotic, expensive (cool looking, and packaged in a pricey box) is going to make a difference?
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2008, 10:25:54 am » |
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Could it be the effects of winter?
Could it be the switch to the gas engine?
I agree, if fuel economy was a primary concern I'd be looking at a diesel golf rabbit or a Yaris. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2008, 01:24:29 pm » |
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While these cars are cute and look like they might be fun I think there are far more practical econoboxes around for the money. |
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My first ever GM ownership experience can best be described as "Fool me once...."
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2008, 05:10:41 pm » |
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Am I the only person that isn't impressed with "just over 6.0L/100" from a car with only 70hp,1L engine and weighs only 830kg?
No. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2008, 05:48:05 pm » |
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The 1-litre engine has good mid-range torque and you can blow by these rolling behemoths quite quickly. With a 0-100 km/h of just over 13 seconds, acceleration is not a strong point but I found it more than adequate. It can blow by transports running at 100-120kph quickly but acceleration isn't a strong point? In real life driving in and around Toronto that translated into just over 6.0 L/100 km, which is pretty impressive. One minor drawback is the necessity for Premium fuel. Am I the only person that isn't impressed with "just over 6.0L/100" from a car with only 70hp,1L engine and weighs only 830kg? That's 47 miles per gallon in the city. What's wrong with that and it's winter. I wish i got that in the city.  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2008, 06:42:58 pm » |
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I think a yaris or Fit is a far better car for less or the same money and the difference in cost for fuel is negligible for normal yearly milage. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2008, 07:06:16 pm » |
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^^^^I agree. I get sub 5L/100 km in the Echo in the summer.
I'm a fan of the Smart though. But only in convertible...Otherwise..if you are getting the coupe, there are other cars that do the same for less... |
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How fast is my Supra? I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....
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« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2008, 08:36:59 pm » |
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^^^^I agree. I get sub 5L/100 km in the Echo in the summer.
I'm a fan of the Smart though. But only in convertible...Otherwise..if you are getting the coupe, there are other cars that do the same for less...
You get 5L/100km wow that's 56.5 miles per gallon for city driving? That's better than transport Canada's rating for it on the highway. |
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rrocket
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« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2008, 08:48:02 pm » |
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No..I get that on the highway.....In the city it's 5.4 ish
Most people I've chatted with on forums who own an Echo get substantially more than what Transport Canada/EPA. Seems to be the same thing with Corollas and Civis too....
I get right around 50 US MPG highway 42-25 US MPG city.... |
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How fast is my Supra? I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2008, 09:54:21 am » |
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priced too high...
you get more car from getting a Fit or Yaris...for me to buy a car like this...I should be priced at the same level as a Yaris
I guess you pay more for the cool factor...
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