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Joe Dumm
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New Tire Cost
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob & Jan Jan 31. 28 Replies 0 Likes
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Bob & Jan replied to Joe Dumm's discussion 'New Tire Cost'
Go to Tirerack.com and they offer several brands for the smart. I bought the Blizzak snow tires for the rear and the conti's and/or the Kumho for the front. Delivered to my home the next day. Took them to Discount tire and had them mounted and…
Joe Dumm replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion 'Prices on checkups'
It's not just you. From all I've read here, many many M-B/Smart centers (including mine) typically overprice independent garages by 300-500% for the same maintainence services. The only way around this is to get your maintainence done at a…
Joe Dumm replied to Janeen Marshall's discussion 'New owner of a baby sneaker'
As for premium fuel, it is recommended for Smart cars. You don't have to use it; it will run on either regular or mid-grade fuels but your gas mileage will suffer. When I bought my 2009 used, it apparently had regular in the tank and it got…
Joe Dumm replied to Janeen Marshall's discussion 'New owner of a baby sneaker'
A quick note on brake fluid that might be helpful. American-built cars use DOT-3 brake fluid whereas Smart uses DOT-4 brake fluid. My understanding is that one has a higher boiling point than the other (though at the moment I don't recall which…
Joe Dumm replied to Leslie Davis's discussion 'Bulbs and fuses'
This fall, I burned out both low beam lamps within about 6 weeks of each other on my 2 yr. old car. My NTB store said it's because brighter lamps burn hotter which shortens their lifespan. I'm sure the rough ride and stiff suspension…
Joe Dumm replied to smart USA insider Admin's discussion 'Warm Winter'
I use both heater and heated seats. Unfortunately on cold days, I have to drive about 20 miles before my car gets warm inside. Probably because the heat source is very small and the warm air has to be pumped from behind the driver to in…
Joe Dumm replied to jwight's discussion 'smart tops 50 thousand total sales in the US'
50,000+ for such a niche vehicle like our Smart cars is really something. I think we ought to break out the champagne and celebrate......if there's any left over from New Years, that is. :-)
Joe Dumm replied to steve campbell's discussion 'Cost of full brake job at MB...'
You can order EBC brake pads via eBay for about $70. Not sure about rear brake shoes. If you can find out what your M-B dealer's labor rate is, that can help. Mine is $100/hour and said they could install new disc pads…
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- At 8:12am on September 8, 2009,
spicejax said… - It's a shame that it is taking so long to get your car. I was able to get mine with the CARS (cash for clunkers-$4500.00 for a '94 Lumina MiniVan and $500.00 for a '86 Olds 98 two full cars for one half a car. lol), we just walked in, spice was a "orphan" and had just the features we wanted (a passion with the solid roof, power steering, gray metallic). They had the License Tag ready before we even paid for it!
If they make you wait until 2012, you can get a Electric Drive smart! lol
Good to hear from you. MJB
- At 4:44pm on August 31, 2009,
spicejax said…
- Glad to see Joe Dumm drives a smart car. Names can deceive! I'll call you Joe smart! lol
- At 5:56pm on February 2, 2009,
Dave Mayall said… - Hi Joe
I have actually been to Lenexa Ks. if I remember correctly its next to Lawrence.
Are you tired of waiting for you Smart? I have access to over 30 Brand New Smarts. You pay the dealers price and shipping. If I can help you get into a Smart, it would be a pleasure. I may have the Smart your waiting for. If I can answer any questions please call me any time.
Sincerely
David Mayall President
Smart Car of Mass
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- At 9:36pm on September 8, 2008,
Renee said… - Joe
The DDE stands for Delivery Dater Estimator.
If you go the smartusa.com and look for it at the bottom the page you can put in your email and check for your estimated Delivery Date.
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