chubbster Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Got home knackered from work tonight and I was greeted by this news. And it's serious. I hate the f**king things. They're an embarrassment. Do I help her and minimise the damage or what? Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 When I had a merc I was given a smart for 2 as a courtesy car. I kicked up fuss in the dealership but he said 2 things- 1. There were no other cars available and 2. Don't knock it til you've tried it So I tried it.... Man what a laugh that thing was to drive! It was like driving a toy car lol I only had it a day 7 years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I've driven one all round Mallorca and another all round Lanzarote ... good fun but I wouldn't choose one as a daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 You can't stop her you really should know this by now if you're married Let her experience it for herself - worst case scenario is you have to put up with it ... best case scenario is she hates it and blames you for letting her get into it in the first place 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Two options to consider: Brabus or Hyabusa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm sure they need rebuilt after 60-80k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Can't you get a divorce?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin c Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 how about lack of frontal and rear crumple zones maybe a good tact and you would be really really worried about her driving it. This would be my plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 As said above negotiate to buy the brabus version. Theres a perfectly acceptable argument for residuals alone and the coupe versions quite smart actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Show her this..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate your efforts. I've seen that Fifth Gear item in its entirety and sadly it doesn't help my cause, because the Smart comes out of it quite well - the passenger cage stands up well - it's just the lack of crumple zone that lets it down. I reckon 350 Russ has the answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Boot her in the bone!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin c Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Wow! The smart car actually came off pretty well considering the speed. Still not so sure it would be such good news if it was rear ended by something large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 That vid shows how tough they are, not good as a bargaining point on safety Mind you, any accident that does 70-0 like that will kill you with internal injuries anyway unless you are very lucky (doctor friend once told me main arteries rip off organs - nice to hear over dinner). Try her with a Suzuki Cappachino? At least its sort of sporty looking and not a cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 The weird thing is that she's been on the point of getting either a Juke or a CashCow. I want her to have a Range Rover Evoque Coupe, preferably with lots of extras - just for her comfort, you understand, don't you? My first attempt at a deal was, "Yeah, fine, you get a 2-seater Smart and as we'll need a 4-seater I'll have to get a GT-R. That didn't go down too well, so maybe I'll just have to go out and get one, like I normally do. Do you have any suggestions of actual CARS (I don't class those Smart things as cars and I refuse to use the two words together) that might turn her away from this embarrassment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Take her out fora test drive in a Fiesta ST. If that doesn't work I give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The weird thing is that she's been on the point of getting either a Juke or a CashCow. I want her to have a Range Rover Evoque Coupe, preferably with lots of extras - just for her comfort, you understand, don't you? My first attempt at a deal was, "Yeah, fine, you get a 2-seater Smart and as we'll need a 4-seater I'll have to get a GT-R. That didn't go down too well, so maybe I'll just have to go out and get one, like I normally do. Do you have any suggestions of actual CARS (I don't class those Smart things as cars and I refuse to use the two words together) that might turn her away from this embarrassment? You mean she has the option of an Evoque and wants a SMART? FFS?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 You mean she has the option of an Evoque and wants a SMART? FFS?!! Yes, I know, weird isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Buster Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Compare the shopping space of the Smart car with that of the Evoque!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Compare the shopping space of the Smart car with that of the Evoque!! Aaah - now we're getting somewhere! Thanks for that mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Threaten a sex ban 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) Threaten a sex ban :lol: And how exactly would that work in the real world? Me - "If you get a Smart I'll never make love to you again." She - "I'll get two, in case one breaks down." Edit - I could always threaten the opposite, though - thanks for the idea. Edited September 27, 2013 by chubbster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 My mate went from a 500bhp (or something like that) RX7 to a Smart Car. After I stopped laughing he took me out in it and its awesome. Such fun. Its RWD too and the fun we had trying to get it out of my driveway which is on a slight incline was interesting. After we realised it was RWD we hit a local carpark and did a few donuts in it. He loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 My mate went from a 500bhp (or something like that) RX7 to a Smart Car. After I stopped laughing he took me out in it and its awesome. Such fun. Its RWD too and the fun we had trying to get it out of my driveway which is on a slight incline was interesting. After we realised it was RWD we hit a local carpark and did a few donuts in it. He loves it. Please stop saying things like that. You're upsetting me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 My wife had a smart forfour but because sometimes I ended up driving it as well, we had to quickly upgrade to a Honda civic ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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