smart Poll Results

Ok, I admit it I geek out when it comes to marketing, so here are the poll results.


106 people voted and the results are:

66 people or 62% love it!

23 people or 21% think its ok

17 people or 16% wouldn't be caught dead in it

To those who wouldn't be caught dead in it..I hope that you get to sit and one and fall in love with it as I have.

Thanks to everyone that voted!

smart Purchased by Toyota

Recently I learned that smart has been purchased by Toyota and this will be the last year you can purchase smart cars. You can read all about it on the 451 website. I am crushed...this is a sad day for all!

smart President

Read a good article in the Detroit Free Press about the president of smart, Dave Schembri. I think one of the greatest lines in this article is from the new president when he states "Just like big SUVs once spoke volumes -- I am powerful and in control of the road -- the Smart sends an entirely different message: I am small, sensible and sharing.

'It's one of those cars,' said Schembri, 'that causes an emotional reaction.' "

smart Truth

After telling people that I will soon be getting a smart of my own they often look at my lanky 6'5" frame and say..."How do you plan on fitting in it?!" I have sat in them while in Toronto and much like the VW Beetle they are suprisingly spacious.

I think KATHLEEN O'BRIEN from the Seattle Times put it best when she said, "Its design is deceptive: It looks like passengers should be horribly cramped, yet they aren't. It's like Narnia's wardrobe, a seemingly small space that widens upon entry". Its true, the driver and passenger seat space is much like other cars..the difference is there is no back seat..the car ends right behind the driver.

smart Bunny

In a count down to Easter Lindt did a "Where is Lindt Gold Bunny" promotion where this customized smart car traveled around the US. Wish I could have seen this out and about, or even in my Easter basket! Hope to see more companies utilize smart in the future!

Smart Car of America

For anyone looking for some info on smart cars I found that Smart Car of America is an interesting site. They say that they "launched North America’s first independent Smart Car Fortwo information and news website in 2001. Since that time Smart Car of America has been totally devoted to all smart enthusiasts.."

What i found even more interesting is that they came up in the search results before the official smart USA site.

smart Configuration Complete

I completed my configuration last night, basically that means I confirmed what I want on the car. Seeing that I reserved it last year, I changed two things and that was I added a sun roof and powesteering. I am going to be getting the Pure and I can't wait...next call will be the dealership to ask about delivery! Woo hoo!