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Originally Posted by blinkard
I should also point out that I'm 6'2", 250 pounds.
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I'm 6'3" and not as heavy as you (more like 220 at the moment) and I fit perfectly in this car. I had a ride in a colleague's 2006 Civic and my head was jammed tightly into the ceiling in the front.
The smart is great fun; mine is a cabriolet, with mod cons like heated seats, A/C (two-stage), pollen filter, heated/electric mirrors, etc. The ride is a little stiff, like a sports car (think Boxster), the handling is very good (especially on wider rubber as they offer OEM in Europe), the car is safe (check out the 62.1
MPH offset crash test with a Mercedes E Class on
www.thesmart.ca), it has driving aids like any Mercedes (ESP, BAS, ABS, CSC, you name it). Wind sensitivity (which I find to be OK anyway) can be reduced by going to the 175/195 section tire combination the pulse version has in Europe, and adding a Brabus spoiler on the front.
MPG is pretty good. I have averaged about 62 US since I got the car, without trying too hard. For example, I have a short commute, I drive with the top down and heated seat(s) on, or up with A/C on, all seasons. Over 90 US MPG is on offer if the car is driven very, very gently, on the highway (50
MPH) with A/C off, roof up, etc. I haven't bothered to do this, but others have (
www.100mpg.ca).