If you had $100,000 what would you drive?

[Hay Burner]

In my opinion those smart cars hold up astoundingly well for what it is.

As long as you remember what it is....(A glorified golf cart). I like a car with some structure and steel to it like they made in the '50's. Just a few examples of common cars you could potentially hit.
Smart vs. Smart = survivable but both cars need repair.
Smart vs. Dodge Neon = survivable but car needs extensive and expensive repair.
Smart vs. Toyota Camry = survivable with injuries probably totaled.
Smart vs. S-10 = survivable with injuries TOTALED
Smart vs. Dodge Ram = Serious injury or death. TOTALED
Smart vs. Semi = Human pinball. You MIGHT find pieces.

'50's car vs. Smart = no injury, laugh, drive home
'50's car vs. Dodge Neon = no injury, replace a headlight then drive home
'50's car vs. Toyota Camry = possible injury, maybe replace a radiator and a few dents
'50's car vs. S-10 = possible injury, Some body damage, repairable
'50's car vs. Dodge Ram = Possible Serious injury Serious body damage but may be fixable.
'50's car vs. Semi = Serious injury probably totaled.

I think you're giving the Neon way too much credit.

It would be nice to drive free again and put the rest away for "a project"

[CCR]

Chevy Astro FTW !!!

[TheFlyingDingo]

Chevy Astro FTW !!!

I saw the CLEANEST Astro on the road a while back. I really should have taken a picture of it. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that the guy threw Euro taillights on it.

[Chips_Mahoy]

I'd want to find one of these, Jeep FC170 crew cab (with optional factory plow would be perfect)

I think there's 2 of those near me!

I'd drive my '65 Mustang after it was completely restored the way I want it. Then I'd have a nice pickup for the rain, snow, etc.

[Peatbog]

I'm fairly certain you wouldn't fare well in a neon.

Even if it didn't hit anything...

[outskirtscustoms]

'50's car vs. Smart = no injury, laugh, drive home
'50's car vs. Dodge Neon = no injury, replace a headlight then drive home
'50's car vs. Toyota Camry = possible injury, maybe replace a radiator and a few dents
'50's car vs. S-10 = possible injury, Some body damage, repairable
'50's car vs. Dodge Ram = Possible Serious injury Serious body damage but may be fixable.
'50's car vs. Semi = Serious injury probably totaled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF6JUB7bCEk

Yeah did you see the orange cloud of rust under the '59? Try that with a restored '59 Impala and it'd be a way different story.

[outskirtscustoms]

I think you're giving the Neon way too much credit.

Yeah but I figure it'd probably bust up both cars but the smart would get some expensive damage. I don't care either way, I won't drive one. Fluffy guys and small cars don't mix.

[Hay Burner]

I think you're giving the Neon way too much credit.

Yeah but I figure it'd probably bust up both cars but the smart would get some expensive damage. I don't care either way, I won't drive one. Fluffy guys and small cars don't mix.

They just don't make cars for us normal sized guys anymore. Neither of those cars are cheap to repair, if they held a gun to my head I think I would rather be in the Smart, just because I used to run a Chrysler dealership body shop and have fixed and totaled a lot of Neons.

[outskirtscustoms]

If I had to pick any newer small car I'd get a VW Golf or Rabbit with a VR6 motor under the hood. As a "Car guy" I can't call the "Smart car" a "Car" without kinda laughing inside. It's more like something straight out of Mario Kart.

[Hay Burner]

I agree but the Smart does serve a purpose. I don't have one for it but somebody does. I made the move to a small car last November for my job. I bought an HHR SS, I really wanted a VW R32 but I couldn't find a good one in my range. I refuse to buy another new car.

[outskirtscustoms]

I agree but the Smart does serve a purpose. I don't have one for it but somebody does. I made the move to a small car last November for my job. I bought an HHR SS, I really wanted a VW R32 but I couldn't find a good one in my range. I refuse to buy another new car.

Nice choice, I like those. How are they on power?

[Hay Burner]

I agree but the Smart does serve a purpose. I don't have one for it but somebody does. I made the move to a small car last November for my job. I bought an HHR SS, I really wanted a VW R32 but I couldn't find a good one in my range. I refuse to buy another new car.

Nice choice, I like those. How are they on power?

I've got to say I was mildly surprised. I traded my 2004 Titan Crew Cab for it so it was a huge change for me. All around the car is a hoot to drive, it's not too bad when you aren't in the boost,but when you put your foot down it will get after it. Getting on the freeway is a blast. I have surprised a few ricers, and they don't like to be beat by my little red lunchbox. I haven't had it out on the track yet, but from the guys that I have talked to have run low 14s stock. My wife calls it my mid-life crisis car ( I bought it on my 41st birthday) My main argument for that is I went from a big truck to a little car. The only thing I miss about the truck is I can only carry one bike with the HHR until I get a new rack.

[outskirtscustoms]

I agree but the Smart does serve a purpose. I don't have one for it but somebody does. I made the move to a small car last November for my job. I bought an HHR SS, I really wanted a VW R32 but I couldn't find a good one in my range. I refuse to buy another new car.

Nice choice, I like those. How are they on power?

I've got to say I was mildly surprised. I traded my 2004 Titan Crew Cab for it so it was a huge change for me. All around the car is a hoot to drive, it's not too bad when you aren't in the boost,but when you put your foot down it will get after it. Getting on the freeway is a blast. I have surprised a few ricers, and they don't like to be beat by my little red lunchbox. I haven't had it out on the track yet, but from the guys that I have talked to have run low 14s stock. My wife calls it my mid-life crisis car ( I bought it on my 41st birthday) My main argument for that is I went from a big truck to a little car. The only thing I miss about the truck is I can only carry one bike with the HHR until I get a new rack.

Yeah that is one thing with a small car, can't haul much. I'm still waiting for Volkswagen to bring back the Rabbit pickup. Especially with the diesel. I miss mine, perfect size to haul bikes and got insane mileage.

[CCR]

Chevy Astro FTW !!!

[outskirtscustoms]

$795 DOWN??? Around here I'd BUY it for less.