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  1. Welcome

    1. Special Announcements

      Here you can read the latest announcements of special importance. This may include notice of changes to the clubsmartcar website or very special events in the smart community. You will also find our rules of conduct and other general information about the site. Only Mods can initiate posts in this forum. (If you have an announcement talk to your local mod and ask them to post it for you.)

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    2. Site Feedback

      Here you can discuss issues related to the website or forums.

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    3. Club smart Car Events

      This forum is for announcing and discussing all Club smart Car events and get-togethers, rallies, group meetups and anything else similar! Please post the City and Province in your topic title.

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    4. Introduce Yourself

      Come say Hi! Start your own thread, introduce yourself, post updates and pictures, check out the history of other members.

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  2. General Discussions

    1. General Discussions

      Topics in this forum should be of general interest and directly related to the smart car community, but don't belong in one of our many specific forums elsewhere on the site. Please do NOT post topics in here about maintenance and operation, or parts, wheels and cars for sale, Those topics will be moved without notice. New and old members alike should post in the 'One-off Questions and Other Things Asked Often!' forum if just wanting to ask quick one-off types of questions, or to ask for help with something.

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    2. One-off Questions and Other Things Asked Often!

      This forum is dedicated to answering quick questions from new members and old members alike. If you have no inclination to search for answers and more thorough explanations in another dedicated forum, then this is the place to post. Must be smart car related! Inappropriate content will be deleted without warning.

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    3. Auto Talk

      This forum is for all discussions about non-smart automobiles - technical characteristics, marketing, opinions, new technology, your other cars and more!

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    4. In News & Entertainment

      Press releases, articles, publication reviews, on television, as seen in the entertainment industry... What's being said about the smart car and by who? Find out.

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    5. enviro-mileage

      Visit this forum to learn more about the smart car's fuel economy, emissions, and ecological impacts. Members can also share their mileage results and learn about ways of driving their smart efficiently. This is also a forum to discuss vehicle (and driver!) modifications related to improving fuel economy, and any instrumentation devices used to monitor fuel economy in realtime, such as the Scangauge.

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    6. Canadian smart production numbers

      This forum is for discussion about the production and distribution of smart cars in Canada. We maintain lists of special edition smarts, often with the VIN # when possible. 

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  3. Market Place

    1. Classifieds - Parts and Accessories

      This is the Buy & Sell forum for smart car parts and accessories including wheels and tires. Self-promotion of retail/commercial smart car parts and accessories is permitted here as of July 2024. You may also post you "Parts Wanted" topics here. Listings of smart cars for sale remain in their own dedicated forum.

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    2. Classifieds - smart cars for sale

      This is the Buy & Sell forum for all smart cars being offered for sale. If you are looking for a car, your "wanted" topic can go in here too.

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  4. Technical Discussions

    1. Operation and Maintenance: 450 Model, 2005-2006, diesel

      For General Operation and Maintenance discussions specific to the 450 cdi (diesel) sold in Canada as 2005 and 2006 models.

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    2. Operation and Maintenance: 451 Model, 2008-2015, gasoline

      For General Operation and Maintenance discussions specific to the 451 Model, sold in the US and Canada beginning with the 2008 model year and ending with the 2015 model year, gasoline engine only.

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    3. Modifications and Performance: 450 Model, 2005-2006, diesel

      For Modification and Performance discussions specific to the 450 cdi (diesel) sold in Canada as 2005 and 2006 models.

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    4. Modifications and Performance: 451 Model, 2008-2015, gasoline

      For General Operation and Maintenance discussions specific to the 451 Model, sold in the US and Canada beginning with the 2008 model year and and ending with the 2015 model year, gasoline engine only.

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    5. How-To: 450 Model, 2005-2006, diesel

      How-To Technical Articles specific to the 450 cdi (diesel) sold in Canada as 2005 and 2006 models.

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    6. How-To: 451 Model, 2008-2015, gasoline

      For General Operation and Maintenance discussions specific to the 451 Model, sold in the US and Canada beginning with the 2008 model year and ending with the 2015, gasoline engine only.

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    7. Electric Drive

      A forum to discuss the smart Electric Drive and its technical aspects

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    8. Fortwo 453 - 2016 and newer

      A forum for discussions surrounding the 453 model smart fortwo and its technical aspects

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  • Recent Posts

    • Remember the One Tonne Challenge? The GLC 350e has been good for a lot more than one!
    • The high percentage of electric only driving is impressive!   I would like to see a Prius Plug-In in the driveway, or another PHEV that makes sense, but Toyota is probably about it, and it would never be a Rav4. 3 years and 65k ownership of a hand-me down RHD Prius from Japan has made it's impression, even though the car was never a consideration "back in the day" of a $25k out the door cdi coupe! (The sacrifice one makes in order to be a rockstar for almost a decade, especially in WA State! LOL.)    
    • Sounds like the next logical choice!   Cynthia was hit two Fridays ago; the Corolla *might* possibly be written off. A 2022 LE Upgrade with 79,xxx kms. Bought new.   Yes, the Ford van on the right is what hit her at maybe 30+ km per hour?   I am still daily driving a 2007 RHD Prius - now with 137,xxx kms and nearly three years I've had it with just oil changes and lifetime FE of around 5.2 (all tracked on Fuelio), with "good weather" FE of around 4.8 or better. So for 65k of driving, it has been quite affordable, and maintenance has been oil changes, one tran fluid change, a couple air filters and a friend did spark plugs, and I rotated tires.... other than that, nada.....   *If* the Corolla gets written off, it *might* possibly be a Prius Plug-in, SE trim level We have zero use for AWD I will not go full EV again anytime soon having owned two and with how expensive it is to charge on the road. The Prius can perhaps do 70% full EV (best guess) for Cynthia, and need only charge at home. They still use J1772 Level I and II, and I have a charger still from 2021.... yes, it has been that long since I punted the Kona after it got a new battery system at 40k mileage (after 10 weeks - the entire summer of 2021 - sitting in the dealer lot.....!)    
    • "But what about battery replacement cost in 8 years...?" "What about battery fire hazards...?"  "Aren't they destroying the roads due to their weight....?"   I don't understand why people continue to find new excuses to justify keeping their ICE in the name of practicality. I personally love hybrids and EVs. Its awesome that you've kept track and post your experience and savings.   My Brabus Canada 1 gets about the same $1375/year in fuel (if driven all year round), Focus RS $4130, and GLK250 $2292...   The Fiat 500e cost $315 in electricity...and there's almost no maintenance.   We just ordered a 2026 Model 3 Premium awd...can't wait!   Iz
    • I should also add that it's very quiet and comfortable, the heated and ventilated seats are great, the leather is nice, the huge sunroof is fabulous, the rear air suspension (self-levelling) is cool for off-roading due to the height setting being adjustable. Not that we've gone off-road yet....our passengers also like the comfortable heated rear seats.
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