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Subject: 3358
Posted: 08 Apr 2013 at 12:00pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

Prolly.

I know there are bigger, better cars.  I got this one used from family and it will pay back quickly.  In a few years I will retire then it can go away.  The cheapest used hybrid of any kind was over four times what I paid for this one.  The safety record for these is good, and while not what any one needs for an only car it will be fine for a commuter.  Thanks for all the suggestions.


We saw a show on TV about how they crash test cars in the E.U. and one of the cars shown was a Smart..

I have to say, the test they showed.. I thought it did very well. I wouldn't own one.. but they do appear to be way safer than a guy who's daily driver is an Expedition, and when I really need to haul something, an Excursion, would have thought.

We have a VW GTI (our 4th) for fun and goofing.. it gets pretty darn good mileage for the smileage..

Way better than the old Mustang.. but it's ALL smiles..
]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=32041#32041 New TV : Prolly.I know there are bigger,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31848#31848 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3358
Posted: 31 Mar 2013 at 7:47pm

Prolly.

I know there are bigger, better cars.  I got this one used from family and it will pay back quickly.  In a few years I will retire then it can go away.  The cheapest used hybrid of any kind was over four times what I paid for this one.  The safety record for these is good, and while not what any one needs for an only car it will be fine for a commuter.  Thanks for all the suggestions.
]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:47:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31848#31848 New TV : So will this fit in the garage... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31846#31846 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3358
Posted: 31 Mar 2013 at 5:15pm

So will this fit in the garage of a 181 or 182?]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:15:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31846#31846 New TV : I'm 6'4"....I have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31842#31842 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3358
Posted: 31 Mar 2013 at 3:39pm

I'm 6'4"....I have a 64 mile round trip drive.  I bought a Ford Escape Hybrid for my work commute.  I get 32 mpg in winter...30 or so in summer due to a/c.  I fit nicely....more room than my Explorer and double the mpg.  It is also All-wheel drive which gives me secure feeling when driving all winter.  Ford stopped making it when they went to the new Escape platform which I think is Fusion based.  I like it for my size.

You may want to check out the Ford C-Max Hybrid.  Better MPG than the Smart car, much bigger and more practical.  My friends In-Laws bought one and love it.  I test drove it and I fit nicely.  Seems like a nice car.  May be more $ than the Smart.  I have read a lot of mixed reviews in Smart.  Not much bang for the buck except the 40 mpg and many bigger more standard cars beat that now.  Something to consider.

Good luck, hope the Smart works out.
]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:39:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31842#31842 New TV : I am 6'1 and it has plenty... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31835#31835 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3358
Posted: 31 Mar 2013 at 10:42am

I am 6'1 and it has plenty of legroom.  The front seating is like a normal car.  There just isn't any more.  And so far it hasn't seemed a problem on the road.  It does give me the creeps when I see one next to a bus or a semi.

It is very well equipped, but does not ride nearly as well as my truck.  Short wheel base etc.  But the 40 mpg will pay for it in short order.  It is used and I got it for a great price.
]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:42:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31835#31835 New TV : Smart! Very Smart. Keith, may... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31830#31830 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3358
Posted: 31 Mar 2013 at 8:15am

Smart!  Very Smart.  

Keith, may I ask how tall are you?  How comfy is it?  How much leg room?  Do you feel a semi wind tunnel want to suck you under the wheels when traveling on the freeway?  Very curious to see how Smart of an idea this is.

X
]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:15:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31830#31830 New TV : It used to be 145 miles round... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31828#31828 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3358
Posted: 31 Mar 2013 at 7:13am

It used to be 145 miles round trip.  When it was 36 miles round trip I got my truck.]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:13:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31828#31828 New TV : Ouch, I thought mine was bad @... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31826#31826 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3358
Posted: 30 Mar 2013 at 10:14pm

Ouch, I thought mine was bad @ 66 miles round trip.]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:14:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31826#31826 New TV : I can't find any manufacturers... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31824#31824 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3358
Posted: 30 Mar 2013 at 9:35pm

I can't find any manufacturers info on tow capacity.
 
In fact I am trying it for a week to see if it will haul my big keester down the road for my 90 mile round trip to work.  It is not cheap using my F-150.
]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:35:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31824#31824 New TV : Keith/Dar, I think you would be... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31823#31823 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3358
Posted: 30 Mar 2013 at 9:10pm

Keith/Dar, I think you would be better off hooking the t.v. behind the pod and hoisting the sail's you would make better time. ]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:10:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31823#31823 New TV : Bada-bing! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31821#31821 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3358
Posted: 30 Mar 2013 at 8:28pm

Bada-bing!]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:28:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31821#31821 New TV : No problem hauling the Pod,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31820#31820 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3358
Posted: 30 Mar 2013 at 7:30pm

No problem hauling the Pod, as long as it's an IPod.]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:30:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31820#31820 New TV : What do you think of my new... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3358&PID=31819#31819 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3358
Posted: 30 Mar 2013 at 6:07pm

What do you think of my new TV?  Will it haul the Pod over the Rockies?
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