Calling all Canadians

[turbomangt]

When I went to the auto show I saw a car that was so different that it caught my interest. It is only availvable in Canada and overseas. It's call the Smart car. Its made by a division of Mercedes Benz, and it gets over 5o miles to the gallon. I wondered if you could go up to Canada to buy one and bring it back to the U.S? Not sure if that is legal or not, but for the price ($12,000 U.S) it would be fun to tool around town in one. If anyone knows please post. Thanks Gary

[p.schuh]

DaimlerChrysler wanted to sell this car in the United States but recently they changed their plans.

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[MichaelDay]

Actually, the Smart roadster is a neat looking little car. The Smart for Two is somewhat short on styling IMHO.

To answer your question directly, I quote MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5217861/
"So what about heading north and bringing a diesel-powered smart back over the border? JoAnne Caza, a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson in Canada, says don't even think about it. "It is not possible since the Canadian car is not certified for sale in the USA," she says."

[Jimbo]

Looks like a death trap to me.IMHO

[shil]

Test drove a Smart no too long ago. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, which is kind of a backhanded compliment. It would make a good city car, just to get to work and back. I would not want to take one on a road trip. You'll see the odd one in Toronto.

It's a bit pricy for what you get. It's four thousand more than a Toyota Echo; that'll buy a lot of fuel.

It's got paddle shifters on the steering wheel, just like Schumacher's Ferrari.

[turbomangt]

According to that article, the smarts are coming to the U.S. soon? Gary