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Old 08-28-2012, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Terraforce1
Fiat 500 Abarth is far better! I dislike Smart cars immensely. But you like it, so that's all that matters.
Originally Posted by 81911
I've not drove a 500 but it can not be worse then that transmission.
the fiat trans is a car trans, not jerky.. but the car cannot maintain speed.. i had it for 4 days.. and A had to tilt head to fit in car, and could not maintain highway speeds without it shifting back and forth constantly.. just was not a fan..
 
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I like it, but I love the fact you state you make your own parking spots under a photo where a Jeep said "F' it!" I am gonna drive over the curb and park this bitch in the neighbors yard.

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No one the iPad rather than phone and see Jeep is not only one jumping curbs... My bad, been drinking. But I stand by finding that funny.

I do like the A series though.
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Haha, that was unexpected. Congrats!

I assume Smart must have upgraded the gearbox in the last few years? Because when I had one as a rental a few years ago, it was honestly the worst car I've ever driven .... in every single way, largely because of the mindnumbingly terrible gearbox. But since you didn't mention anything, I guess it's been upgraded
 
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jox
Haha, that was unexpected. Congrats!

I assume Smart must have upgraded the gearbox in the last few years? Because when I had one as a rental a few years ago, it was honestly the worst car I've ever driven .... in every single way, largely because of the mindnumbingly terrible gearbox. But since you didn't mention anything, I guess it's been upgraded
the 08 is horrrrible.

the 09 is updated.

the 12's got another update... mine isn't as good as the 12' but i've heard i can get the update done (it's just computer changes)... and then it's real smooth.. haven't gotten that far yet
 
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Old 08-28-2012, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rijowysock
the 08 is horrrrible.

the 09 is updated.

the 12's got another update... mine isn't as good as the 12' but i've heard i can get the update done (it's just computer changes)... and then it's real smooth.. haven't gotten that far yet
I'll tell you what was terrible... the 2005 model. I had the "pleasure" of using one for a few months back then. Ummm... and that's all I have/want to say about that!
 
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Originally Posted by DBV
I'll tell you what was terrible... the 2005 model. I had the "pleasure" of using one for a few months back then. Ummm... and that's all I have/want to say about that!
yeah, they dont even have "park"
 
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The Fiat is a piece of crap, shame you dont get the Audi A1 i ll post pics later of the A1

BTW congrats on the Smart looks fantastic!
 
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The Fiat is a piece of crap, shame you dont get the Audi A1 i ll post pics later of the A1

BTW congrats on the Smart looks fantastic!
A1 is not available in the US.
 
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Old 11-01-2012, 08:16 PM
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A1 is not available in the US.
I know, I stated that already... a shame really...


anyway... here are some pics from the A1 intro in Mexico
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after the basic models were introduces came an S-line and S-line plus models with a 1.4T engine making 185hp and lots of sporty goods, these last ones are simply fantastic to drive!
 
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