"Oh boy. Yeah some problems can be repaired by mechanics other than Mercedes (we had our brakes done) but if it is a software issue they cannot. But since the car has obviously been running since 2005 perhaps it is not the software but something…"
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Kellie 'Oflynn' Dukes replied to mr bad example's discussion transmission/shifter probems/failure"
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MoonTrout replied to mr bad example's discussion transmission/shifter probems/failure"Since 2008 was the first year Smarts came to the US, I am wondering how you got your Smarty. Canada? My problem with the transmission was finally fixed after many visits to Mercedes but it really should have been a recall and I have never forgiven…"
Kellie 'Oflynn' Dukes replied to mr bad example's discussion transmission/shifter probems/failure"I just bought a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure six weeks ago with 96,479km as of today. Last week I got stuck in N and has gotten worse and worse until now I have it parked as I feel it is too unsafe to drive. I live 500km one way from the…"
fat repo chicks take smart
"It's all crazy 'with the green bowels and the uhh uhhh...' what is she talking about? lol."
mr bad example posted a videoBlack Earth, Wi to Woodridge,Il, racing against dusk
i was in a parade, Black Earth Wi "field days", it was a 4 hour drive up, and a 4 hour drive back. the parade was over at 1PM, i had 7 MGDs while listening t...
mr bad example replied to Donna R. Miller's discussion gear problems"i had this problem about 3 years ago in cold weather, the dealer replaced the shift lever the first time, it happened again shortly after, and they changed it again! shortly after that, i was contacted directly by dave schembri, past pres of smart…"
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"unfortunately, this dealer was dealt out of the smart family a few months ago, this is bergstroms of milwaukee, wisconsin. they still will do general service on smarts, but lost their proprietary computers and equipment. they sell the new fiats now.…"
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powerball run
today i made my first "powerball run" since i installed my Scan Gauge II, it was a short trip from Illinois to Indiana and back. i play the lottery on a regular basis and when the powerball (Indiana and other states) gets over $100 million, i play that one too. on the way there, 37 miles, 28F temp with good traffic i got 49.9MPG, avg speed of 51mph, on the way back i hit rush hour traffic and was stuck a bit, avg speed 37mph and got only 47.2MPG, 48.5MPG average for the trip at highway speeds… Continue
Posted on January 5, 2009 at 9:52pm — 15 Comments
8 months after
hi all,
today is my 8 month anniversary of the delivery of my smart. got my first oil change yesterday at 5280 miles (bought the filter a week ago at my smart center, the smart tech was off on saturday)
i love my smart, 8 months later, unlike my wife, the smart is better to me than my wife. even today, i got 9 thumbs ups (that i saw) as i drove my smart (what other car gets thumbs ups?) (my last 2 cars, a MB 190E and a geo metro never got a single thumb!) i loved both… Continue
today is my 8 month anniversary of the delivery of my smart. got my first oil change yesterday at 5280 miles (bought the filter a week ago at my smart center, the smart tech was off on saturday)
i love my smart, 8 months later, unlike my wife, the smart is better to me than my wife. even today, i got 9 thumbs ups (that i saw) as i drove my smart (what other car gets thumbs ups?) (my last 2 cars, a MB 190E and a geo metro never got a single thumb!) i loved both… Continue
Posted on September 21, 2008 at 2:44am
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- At 1:20pm on January 21, 2010,
Seumas Warren said… - Hmmm Interesting. I'm no master mechanic, just a backyard mechanic. I've built a few engines (all VW bug engines) so I like to think I have a basic understanding of how an engine works. From what I've seen on these little Mitsubishi engines that are in our smarts they are no different from any other in that they would benefit from added protection. The tolerances of the engine are pretty tight and exact, what we used to call blueprinting back in the day. But that's pretty standard now a days on all auto engines compared to 20 years ago. The product I mentioned Steelsheild doesn't seem to be Teflon based. It smells like silicon, although I have yet to see exactly what it is made of. They seem to keep their formula secret. I already bought an 8oz bottle from them, I will probably add it in the next day or two. I'll let ya know if I can feel any noticeable differences.
- At 3:25pm on January 20, 2010, Seumas Warren said…
- Quick question, I was searching the forums and reading on engine additives and came across an old post of yours on slick 50. Did you ever add it to your engine? I use a product called Weapon Shield on my firearms and they make a product for engines as well. http://www.steelshieldtech.com/ , I was thinking about giving it a try but first I always like to do research and hear from others who might of added some kind of engine treatment to their car.
- At 9:21am on December 7, 2009,
Suzanne said… - Thanks for the reassurance re: price. I guess t's like buying anything--depends who you ask whether you got a good deal. I think that the folks buying "American" Smarts now aren't so aware of the difference between theirs and the imorted Smarts. I'm happy with mine and I've had my 15 mins. of buyer's chagrin. Now it's just grins! Suzanne
- At 11:56pm on November 22, 2009,
Julie O. said… - You dislike the changes I've made to my profile?
- At 1:16am on November 11, 2009,
mvaldes said… - I'm told you can find the bulbs for the rear lights at, of all places, Walmart!
- At 8:17pm on September 23, 2009,
Bobeto said… - You have helped me in the past...Is there a Auto Parts Store where I can order a bulb (turn signal/brake) for rear? Also have you heard of anyone's fan (heating/air) not coming on for days...then magically working fine??
- At 1:16am on September 16, 2009,
Jerry Moushey said… - We made the trek around Wyoming back in June 2008. Everything looked about the same... Let me know if you want to know how to make the color change on your smart
- At 1:27am on September 9, 2009,
Bruce Fromoz said… - Sounds good - take a photo or two!
- At 1:38pm on March 6, 2009,
SATO said… - need a zip code to estimate shipping cost
- At 10:58pm on November 6, 2008,
Administrator said… - Stephen is a good friend. He has asked me to help update and run the forum. I hope we will all work together and grow what SN started. You can email him direct or me if you have any questions or helpful ideas.
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