We’re a Two Car Family Again

smartd For the most part, being a one car family has worked out pretty well, but there are a few times when it can be very inconvenient. Juliette needs the car several days a week because of work commitments and school, so I have been passing up on climbing and riding in the evenings. There are also a few days in the winter that it is very dangerous to ride, so now my commute is over twice as far, I wanted some options.

Juliette and I have been batting the idea of a second car around for months and with winter fast approaching, we decided it was finally time. Fuel efficiency is important to us and we don’t need too much room for cargo because we have the Mazda, so we have been looking pretty seriously at the Smart car.

I found a few online today, so I went out and test drove two. I was surprised how roomy they are inside and how well they drive. It is more comfortable than the Civic was and even has more pep. In the end, I bought a 2006 diesel convertible with only 37,700km. Hopefully the Mazda will still sit in the driveway most days, but at least we have alternatives now.

3 Responses to “We’re a Two Car Family Again” »»

  1. Comment by Carrol | 11/25/09 at 10:48 am

    Like the car. Well done. Will give you both a lot more flexibility and I’m sure Daisy will approve!!

    Take care

  2. Comment by Lori Pelletier | 11/27/09 at 11:34 am

    Great car! I have a friend who has one and I was shocked at how big it is inside!

    If you wanna go really FAST try this!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtWeSa3naKk

    Luv ya

  3. Comment by Peter Benes | 12/23/09 at 11:48 am

    I love my Smart Car. However, if I was to buy another one, I would change some options. Here’s my advice:

    1. Get the big sunroof instead of the convertible. It does the same thing and there’ll be less wind noise on the highway. Also you’ll never use the convertible roof open all the way because it causes wind drag.

    2. Get the heated seats. The small engine takes a while to heat up the car in the winter.

    3. Get the air conditioning. Even with the roof open and the windows down, it can be a little too hot in the summer.

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