We decided to downsize again. Last year it was our house, and in 2010 we have downsized our cars.
Joe and I traded my Honda Civic Sedan for two adorable Smart Cars:
The Cabriolet (convertible) and the Passion.
My Cabriolet
Joe's Passion
The Smart Car has been around in European countries for over 13 years. Each model’s revolutionary design conveys innovation, functionality and practicality—all without sacrificing quality and safety. Engineered by Mercedes-Benz, the smart fortwo was originally designed as a solution for urban congestion. While it’s obviously a great city car, it’s also great for anyone concerned about the environment or simply looking for something as unique as each driver.
When you are on the leading edge of vehicle efficiency and small vehicle design, the issue of safety is a critical element. That's why the core design philosophy of the smart fortwo is focused on something called the tridion safety cell. Much like a nut is protected by its hard outside shell, the smart fortwo's occupants are protected by a steel housing that combines longitudinal and transverse members that displace impact forces over a large area of the car (think "race car"). So it's not about the amount of steel, but how that material will resist an impact. That's what the tridion safety cell is all about.
Both Carritos fit where the Civic used to park. And YES, parking is now a breeze, we practically fit in any little space.
When we are on the road, driving the carritos, we now have to get used to people around us always "smiling". I suppose we do look like a cartoon at times. They are also a fantastic "Conversation Starter", people are very curious about them.
Chiquitos Pero Picosos!
7 comments:
I love your new cars! A Do Ra Bolll
SucANA,
We gotta go "cruising" with the top down one of these days....when it's not so darn windy....and when you're not so busy ....and when my Fat Cachete goes down........
This is a comment from my sister, Jessica:
"Intente escribir un mensaje en el blog y no se porque no se pudo..........pero quiero felicitarlos por los carritos nuevos, disfrutenlos, estan increibles..........yo tambien quiero uno desde que los conozco.......beso a los dos!!!!!"
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First of all.. I think it is sweet that they both fit in one side of the garage! Everything in pairs: 2 elements, 2 harleys and 2 smarts... Sweet!
They're cute. I didn't know the top went down that's awesome. How's the gas mileage?
@ Joey: 2 Sons. Maybe 2 winning Lottery Tickets ?
@ Deibie: I just put gas in mine for the first time, it averaged 52-53 per gallon.
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