Prime Sportscar

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by HPrimeAdvanced, Sep 21, 2017.

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  1. HPrimeAdvanced

    HPrimeAdvanced Senior Member

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    Don't know what a fortwo is; Aston?
    Part of the joy and wonder of that DeDion equipped Verde was driving back from Bakersfield with my then wife and 3 kids asleep, and my wife rousing momentarily to ask, "how fast are you driving?" I nonchalantly replied, "About 100mph". We got home quickly with everyone, except driver (wearing a large grin!), well-rested, thanks to the smooth ride, and excellent handling of this marvelous Alfa Romeo.

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    The fortwo is the Smart car (although there's other models of Smart-brand car, but that is the Smart car).
     
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    This one

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    Out here, I've only heard them called smartcars; surprisingly VERY few of them out here. I heard from owners pricing as high as 22K, and 45mpg. Nice little coffin; kinda of a gyp!

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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah cause the media can't be bothered to learn the name lol. "smart car" gets more attention than "smart fortwo".

    Yeah they can be a bit pricey but just like the Prius, you got features that its competition (like the Fit or Yaris) didn't get. Mine was missing cruise control (available on the US but not in Canada).
     
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    Honestly, I love that interior. I love the leather/alcantara seats with contrast stitching, the alcantara insert on the dash (instead of plastic on the stock) and the silvery dash and door accents (instead of piano black). Not a fan of the steering wheel (mimicked after the FR-S. I mean yes it's a sports steering wheel but I'm ok with the stock steering wheel... as long as the bottom insert is piano black or carbon fibre like the Mirai).
     
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