"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message

No kidding. Would you trust you life to one of these
ar freeway speeds?

Think Again Bart..... this one shows a video of a smartcar hitting a
concrete barrier at 70mph!! You'd easily live through it with front and
side airbags. The doors still opened and closed.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/60538/smart_car_crash/

This thing has passed all crash test ratings.


I noticed there are two other versions, a couple and
convertible sports car, and talk of an SUV version.

Hmmmmm.... can't see a 4x4 of this car at all. It's transport pure & simple,
not a replacement or smaller version of an existing design.


My main interest is in a diesel. It is disgraceful the
diesel version is not available in the US. I wonder if
I bought one in Canada and drove it down here, if
I could get it through DMV. Perhaps I should just
register it in Canada?

I understand that is already being done by Americans... but as far as I
know, the vehicle is not currently available in the USA.... in diesel or
gas. I'm looking at the convertible.

CM