And these are not even real Japanese words!

My cmnt: Nothing inanimate is smart. Not water, cars, phones nor TVs. People want to be smart but far better it would be for people to want to be wise. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” Prov 9:10

The ‘Smart’ marque came about when Swiss company ‘Swatch’ and German automaker ‘Mercedes-Benz’ came together to manufacture subcompact, retro-styled, and urban-centric cars for young and trendy individuals. Unfortunately, the Smart car never really took off in the USA, with large, full-size SUVs and pickup trucks winning the appeal of the market. By 2019, Mercedes decided to discontinue the entire smart range in the US.

List of Smart Car Models and Prices

Though now discontinued, these Smart car models may still be found on the secondhand market:

MODEL	POWER	ENGINE	BASE PRICE
smart fortwo	89 hp	1.0L Inline-3 Gas	$14,650
smart fortwo Cabrio	89 hp	1.0L Inline-3 Gas	$18,900
smart fortwo Electric Drive	80 hp	Electric	$23,900
smart fortwo Electric Drive Cabrio	80 hp	Electric	$28,100

What To Consider When Buying a Smart Car

Eurocentric cars don’t generally do well in America, where supersize isn’t just something you say at the order window at McDonald’s. Though cheap, they are simply too tiny to be of use to most consumers who are buying cars for practical daily needs. But if that isn’t a deal breaker, consider these qualities that each vehicle from Smart shares.

Pros

• Small enough to fit any parking space
• Nimble around city streets
• Sufficient space for two passengers
• Top-down thrills in convertible variants
• Unique aesthetics

Cons

• Low-rent feel to interior materials
• Unrefined transmission
• Impractical and expensive

FAQs

What is the price of a new Smart car?

Since you can no longer buy them new, the cost of a Smart car will depend on how old it is and whether or not it has been well maintained. However, you can compare the original asking price when deciding how much you are willing to pay for a used one. The basic fortwo sold for between $15,000 and $20,000, while the fortwo Cabrio started at around $19,000. The electric variants started at around $25k and $30k, respectively.

How fuel-efficient are Smart cars?

The coupe-version of the fortwo electric is the most frugal, returning 124/94/108 MPGe city/highway/combined. That’s really impressive by any account. The cabrio version performs a little less efficiently, with EPA returns of 112/91/102 MPGe on the same cycles. Considering their size and weight, the regular gasoline variants supplied extremely mediocre gas mileage of around 34 mpg combined.

Did Smart make an electric car?

Yes, both the fortwo and fortwo Cabrio had electric models.

How reliable are Smart cars?

The entire final generation of the EQ fortwo remained recall-free throughout its lifespan, which, along with its direct association with Mercedes-Benz, is a good indication of exceptional dependability.

My cmnt: However I did consult an individual who spent the extra money to invest in Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans for his heating and A/C business and he told me personally that these vehicles were both less dependable and more costly to maintain than their U.S. counterparts made by Ford, Chrysler and GM.

Truisms  

  – If I had a dollar for every girl that found me unattractive, they’d eventually find me attractive. 

– I find it ironic that the colors red, white, and blue stand for freedom, until they’re flashing behind you.

– Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool, so I gave him a glass of water.

– I changed my password to “incorrect” so whenever I forget it the computer will say, “Your password is incorrect.”

– Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

– I’m great at multi-tasking … I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once. 

– If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

– Never tell your problems to anyone, because 20 percent don’t care and the other 80 percent are glad you have them.

– Doesn’t expecting the unexpected mean that the unexpected is actually expected?

– Take my advice — I’m not using it.

– I hate it when people use big words just to make themselves sound perspicacious.

– Hospitality is the art of making guests feel like they’re at home when you wish they were.

– Television may insult your intelligence, but nothing rubs it in like a computer.

– I bought a vacuum cleaner six months ago and so far all it’s been doing is gathering dust.

– Every time someone comes up with a foolproof solution, along comes a more-talented fool.

– I’ll bet you $41,567 you can’t guess how much I owe my bookie.

– Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.

– If you keep your feet firmly on the ground, you’ll have trouble putting on your pants.

– A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.

– My wife got 8 out 10 on her driver’s test … the other two guys managed to jump out of her way.

– There may be no excuse for laziness, but I’m still looking.

– Women spend more time wondering what men are thinking than men spend thinking.

– Give me ambiguity or give me something else.

– He who laughs last thinks slowest.

– Is it wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly?

– Women sometimes make fools of men, but most guys are the do-it-yourself type.

– I was going to give him a nasty look, but he already had one.

– Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

– The grass may be greener on the other side but at least you don’t have to mow it.

– I like long walks, especially when they’re taken by people who annoy me. 

– I was going to wear my camouflage shirt today, but I couldn’t find it.

– Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep.

– If tomatoes are technically a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie?

– Money is the root of all wealth.

– No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery.