smartnhappy

Glad to see all new members and new Smarts in the London area (the nicest area in the country). What's your car colour and description? (Coupe or cabrio, model, options, etc). I've seen several "newbies" around London. What area(s) do you normally travel? We'll keep our eyes open.

I'm just looking for a front cover to handle the bugs from highway driving in rural southern Ontario all summer and fall. It's the big, juicy ones that harden over the week between car washes that I'm looking for protection from. Also the quintillion ladybug-like beetles we've come to enjoy so much around here over the last few years. Any coverage against stone chips and other nastys is a bonus. Anyone know of such a front cover device ???

Does anyone know if a custom-fit front cover, aka 'Bra', is made for the Smart ?? If so, where, how much, etc. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks.

Ooo-Ooo.....I know, I know !! But I won't tell. I was at Glenn's this morning, getting my mudflaps installed. He does GOOD WORK. As the first 'formal' paying customer of ModsByGlenn, I presented him with a small bouquet of Guinness as a business warming gift (better than flowers, I thought). Now he wants to mod Lil' Toot to the highest level, which I'll have to think about. Meanwhile, if you need anything done, you can feel confident in calling him (SMART142). Cheers ps..This is a testimonial, not a paid announcement. But maybe if I ask him......?? Just kidding.

I saw it in Glenn's car today. Looks good. It holds a Tim's large perfectly. It won't hold a 64 oz Big Gulp, but then neither can I. Cheers.

I pulled into get fuel today, across from a blinged-out Ford Excursion. He laughed and synically said my car was almost as big as his truck. I said no, my car was almost as big as his gas tank......shut him right up. Later in line to pay, he asked me how much it took and I said $13 dollars filled it up. I asked him how much his fillup totalled and he said "$92 dollars, but that'll take us all the way to Montreal". I paused for a moment to do some mental math, then said "my fillup will take me all the way to Montreal too, but for $92 dollars I could go to Montrael 7 times". This had the whole Esso station snickering. Felt good !! Lucid moments that get the upper hand seem fewer and farther apart as I get older, so when I have a good one I want to share it with an appreciative audience. Any other good comebacks that anyone has come up with lately ????

Where is Kemptville ??

Welcome to the Smart world.Look forward to a big get-together soon. How about an invitational wine and cheese soiree at the dealrship?? :drool3:Just kidding, but that would bring everybody out of the woodwork.Seriously, good luck in the new position.You've got lots of reference people to call on.

Glad to see you !! Enjoy the info exchange, ideas, friendship, lunicy, humor and bad spelling throughout the club site. Dive in with both feet - the water's fine. Look forward to pix and description of all your mods. Cheers.

Just had my first A service on Jan 18 .....cost was $114.96 + taxes.... total was $132.20 Took about 3 hours, plus they flashed the system to improve A/C and replaced the weatherstrip on driver's door and replaced tach (it went silly-buggers the instant I scheduled the A service). On the other hand, on Monday I took my 96 Tahoe in for a fuel pump (wouildn't start - somewhat common on 95's thru 99's) Parts (fuel pump and a fuel filter) plus labour and taxes totalled $616.93 They also fixed the seat recliners and replaced the wiper module under a no-charge recall. Took about 5 hours total. Dealer suggested a major tuneup also, with plug wires. If you can believe it, they wanted $720. more for this !!!! I don't know if there is a great dealer out there (I've run into mostly liars and cheats everywhere and in all major makes), but the London MB dealer has done right by me so far.

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For comparo purposes, here's a few shots of the Camero concept also from Detroit Auto Show.

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Some shots from the recent Detroit Auto show. This car was one of a few standout concepts, in My humble opinion.

Actually tried to get to a gas well rig across a plowed field one day, but Lil' Toot couldn't quite make it. Plus I've tried to adapt my 8 foot snow plow blade to the Smart, with very limited success. Till I can resolve these issues, I'll need the old Tahoe (aka ...his monster truck...). But the good news, Kirk, is that I actually got Lil' Toot dirty last week and had to wash it. I guess there's hope for me to become normal yet.

I'll probably be at the Feb 01st meeting in London. I'll try to clean it for the event. Maybe see 'ya there. Phat red Passion, but with leather interior.

Two (2) XXL

I stopped into the local MB dealer in London Ontario today for an oil top-off (ya!) and they had just rec'd 14 of the little gems, from green to black, and everything in between. Salesman said almost everything pre-sold. It made a nice picture to see all these little darlings lined up for dealer prep. There might be more members hear in a few days. Good luck to everyone picking up a new baby at the London MB maturnity ward, and welcome to the good life (of buying less fuel and getting looks everywhere you go).

I'm big and 6 foot, and I get a lot of looks when I get out of my Smart. I've had comments like " I didn't think you'd fit in there" or "can you get back in?". I had 2 SUV's and traded one on the Smart. Now if I can figure a way to mount my 8 foot snow plow blade on the Smart, I can get rid of the other. Seriously, I agreee that Smarts make the ideal second car (don't get mad Smartgirl). I look at mine as assistance in my mid-life crisis.....it's cheaper than either a Corvette or a mistress (better mileage too!). And when the day comes that my arthritis make it impossible to get into my car, I'll trade it on a cabriolet and just open the top and fall in.