we were headed to Ikea in West Sac when my husband spotted it: "Look, another smart!" Sure enough, there it was. -- and it was a bumblebee like ours! we both waved and were surprised that the driver actually saw us and waved back. couldn't help but grin.

it's always cool to see another smart on the road. if other smart owners are like us, they're probably always keeping their eye open for another smart, especially since there are so few of us.

i was stopped at a red light in the right lane when out of the corner of my eye i see a large brownish vehicle abruptly stop next to me. i slowly turn my head to see...a Hummer! the woman driving has her passenger side window down and asks me, "What's the mileage?" I tell her ,"33/41, though some are reporting better." then she asks, "how much does it cost?" i rattle off the answer before she grins and gives me a thumbs up, disappearing as quickly as she had come.



looks like the… Continue

i'm an introvert. my car, with its bright yellow panels, contrasting black cell and snazzy red interior, is definitely an extrovert.



we're a strange pair, considering that i've always been known as being a shy, quiet person -- i often dress in neutral, muted colors. whenever i'm with my sister or equally stylish friend people always ask THEM if it's their car, so i think they're often surprised when they find out i own the car. i liken it to being a fashion designer often dressed in… Continue

i knew it as soon as i saw it.



"there's mine!" i pointed excitedly. yes, there it was, 13 months later, like a prolonged and overdue delivery: sunny yellow with a contrasting band of black...and that red-orange dash! it stood out among the dashes of mostly black and some beige. even the general manager, who i recognized from the smart forum, commented on how sharp the combination was. "this is the first like this i've seen," he said. "you know what would have looked even sharper?"… Continue

exactly thirteen months from reservation to ownership!



had a good experience with the San Jose smart center, considering how busy they were. it was a quick and painless process. my thanks to the staff there!



i was a bit nervous driving home, wondering if i'd run into the oft-mentioned problems: wind gusts, grooved pavement, sluggish transmission (especially on hills and from stops), etc. i did encounter these things but they… Continue