Re: Now I Want this Cute Little Smart Hybrid Car Coming to US in 2007

<kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
> down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
> have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
> are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
> love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
> (Approx. $20,000 USD).
>
> [url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>
> [url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>
> Joey
>[/color]

I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.

Alan

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> <kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
> news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
>> Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>> down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>> have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>> are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>> love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
>> (Approx. $20,000 USD).
>>
>> [url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>>
>> [url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>>
>> Joey
>>[/color]
>
> I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
> why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
> has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
> fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
>
> Alan[/color]


When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE!

"Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:[color=blue]
>
> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
>[color=green]
> >
> > <kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
> > news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...[color=darkred]
> >> Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
> >> down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
> >> have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
> >> are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
> >> love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
> >> (Approx. $20,000 USD).
> >>
> >> [url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
> >>
> >> [url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
> >>
> >> Joey
> >>[/color]
> >
> > I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
> > why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
> > has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
> > fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
> >
> > Alan[/color]
>
> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]


They sure have.

They look like a throwback to the "box' era with high belt lines and
minimum glass exposure.

Ugleeeeeee fer sho'!

JT

"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
news:4569E858.74B8B0A7@GrumpyvilleNOT.com...[color=blue]
>
>
> "Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:[color=green]
>>
>> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>> >
>> > <kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
>> >> Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>> >> down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>> >> have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>> >> are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>> >> love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000
>> >> Euros
>> >> (Approx. $20,000 USD).
>> >>
>> >> [url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>> >>
>> >> [url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>> >>
>> >> Joey
>> >>
>> >
>> > I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't
>> > know
>> > why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine.
>> > Certainly
>> > has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can
>> > get a
>> > fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real"
>> > car.
>> >
>> > Alan[/color]
>>
>> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]
>
>
> They sure have.
>
> They look like a throwback to the "box' era with high belt lines and
> minimum glass exposure.
>
> Ugleeeeeee fer sho'!
>
> JT[/color]

I'm not in love with the looks of anything that has come out since the late
90's. My favorite look is a throwback to the 77 Corolla, or further back:
MG-TC or Model A.

Charles of Schaumburg

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:52:27 +0000, Hachiroku wrote:
[color=blue]
> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]

Um, 1960?
--
Mike Harris
Austin TX

n5hsr wrote:[color=blue]
>
> "Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
> news:4569E858.74B8B0A7@GrumpyvilleNOT.com...[color=green]
> >
> >
> > "Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:[color=darkred]
> >>
> >> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > <kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
> >> >> Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
> >> >> down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
> >> >> have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
> >> >> are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
> >> >> love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000
> >> >> Euros
> >> >> (Approx. $20,000 USD).
> >> >>
> >> >> [url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
> >> >>
> >> >> [url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
> >> >>
> >> >> Joey
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> > I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't
> >> > know
> >> > why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine.
> >> > Certainly
> >> > has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can
> >> > get a
> >> > fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real"
> >> > car.
> >> >
> >> > Alan
> >>
> >> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]
> >
> >
> > They sure have.
> >
> > They look like a throwback to the "box' era with high belt lines and
> > minimum glass exposure.
> >
> > Ugleeeeeee fer sho'!
> >
> > JT[/color]
>
> I'm not in love with the looks of anything that has come out since the late
> 90's. My favorite look is a throwback to the 77 Corolla, or further back:
> MG-TC or Model A.
>
> Charles of Schaumburg[/color]



Well, I can't handle the look of a model "A" when compared to the
classics of the era such as my '31 Prez State Coupe. Just a mere 7 1/2
feet from the windshield to the front bumper...

JT

Grumpy AuContraire wrote:[color=blue]
>
> n5hsr wrote:
>[color=green]
>>"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
>>news:4569E858.74B8B0A7@GrumpyvilleNOT.com...
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>>"Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>><kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>>>>>>down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>>>>>>have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>>>>>>are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>>>>>>love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000
>>>>>>Euros
>>>>>>(Approx. $20,000 USD).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>[url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>[url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Joey
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't
>>>>>know
>>>>>why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine.
>>>>>Certainly
>>>>>has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can
>>>>>get a
>>>>>fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real"
>>>>>car.
>>>>>
>>>>>Alan
>>>>
>>>>When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE!
>>>
>>>
>>>They sure have.
>>>
>>>They look like a throwback to the "box' era with high belt lines and
>>>minimum glass exposure.
>>>
>>>Ugleeeeeee fer sho'!
>>>
>>>JT[/color]
>>
>>I'm not in love with the looks of anything that has come out since the late
>>90's. My favorite look is a throwback to the 77 Corolla, or further back:
>>MG-TC or Model A.
>>
>>Charles of Schaumburg[/color]
>
>
>
>
> Well, I can't handle the look of a model "A" when compared to the
> classics of the era such as my '31 Prez State Coupe. Just a mere 7 1/2
> feet from the windshield to the front bumper...
>
> JT[/color]

Now THAT'S putting things in perspective! <BG>

Jeff DeWitt

Hachiroku ãƒ?ãƒ?ãƒ*ク wrote:[color=blue]
> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
>
>[color=green]
>><kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
>>news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
>>[color=darkred]
>>>Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>>>down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>>>have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>>>are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>>>love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
>>>(Approx. $20,000 USD).
>>>
>>>[url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>>>
>>>[url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>>>
>>>Joey
>>>[/color]
>>
>>I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
>>why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
>>has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
>>fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
>>
>>Alan[/color]
>
>
>
> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]


Some people would say 1934, when the Airflow came out.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Airflow[/url]

I rather like the way they look, but I may be weird too! <G>

Jeff DeWitt

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:50:22 +0000, Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
[color=blue]
> Hachiroku ãƒ?ãƒ?ãƒ*ク wrote:[color=green]
>> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
>>
>>[color=darkred]
>>><kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
>>>news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>>>Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>>>>down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>>>>have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>>>>are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>>>>love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
>>>>(Approx. $20,000 USD).
>>>>
>>>>[url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>>>>
>>>>[url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>>>>
>>>>Joey
>>>>
>>>
>>>I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
>>>why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
>>>has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
>>>fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
>>>
>>>Alan[/color]
>>
>>
>>
>> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]
>
>
> Some people would say 1934, when the Airflow came out.
>
> [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Airflow[/url]
>
> I rather like the way they look, but I may be weird too! <G>
>
> Jeff DeWitt[/color]


LOL! You and me both!

The problem with the Airflow was it was too much of a shock for the car
buying public, and it also came out at the WRONG time.

It had a lot of innovations, though!

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 13:34:30 -0600, Mike Harris wrote:
[color=blue]
> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:52:27 +0000, Hachiroku wrote:
>[color=green]
>> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]
>
> Um, 1960?[/color]

Yeah, there were some prime examples then, weren't there.

I remember hearing a story about a friend's cousing who was skewered by a
Desoto fin...

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:12:35 +0000, Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
[color=blue]
>
>
> "Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:[color=green]
>>
>> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>> >
>> > <kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
>> >> Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>> >> down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>> >> have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>> >> are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>> >> love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
>> >> (Approx. $20,000 USD).
>> >>
>> >> [url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>> >>
>> >> [url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>> >>
>> >> Joey
>> >>
>> >
>> > I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
>> > why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
>> > has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
>> > fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
>> >
>> > Alan[/color]
>>
>> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]
>
>
> They sure have.
>
> They look like a throwback to the "box' era with high belt lines and
> minimum glass exposure.
>
> Ugleeeeeee fer sho'!
>
> JT[/color]


What took the place of the Neon (in your mythology...sorry, Frank...)
It isn't QUITE as ugly as that *thing* Pontiac put out...


But it sure is close!

Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:[color=blue]
>
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:[color=green]
> >
> > n5hsr wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> >>"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
> >>news:4569E858.74B8B0A7@GrumpyvilleNOT.com...
> >>
> >>>
> >>>"Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>><kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
> >>>>>>down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
> >>>>>>have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
> >>>>>>are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
> >>>>>>love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000
> >>>>>>Euros
> >>>>>>(Approx. $20,000 USD).
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>[url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>[url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Joey
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't
> >>>>>know
> >>>>>why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine.
> >>>>>Certainly
> >>>>>has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can
> >>>>>get a
> >>>>>fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real"
> >>>>>car.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Alan
> >>>>
> >>>>When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>They sure have.
> >>>
> >>>They look like a throwback to the "box' era with high belt lines and
> >>>minimum glass exposure.
> >>>
> >>>Ugleeeeeee fer sho'!
> >>>
> >>>JT
> >>
> >>I'm not in love with the looks of anything that has come out since the late
> >>90's. My favorite look is a throwback to the 77 Corolla, or further back:
> >>MG-TC or Model A.
> >>
> >>Charles of Schaumburg[/color]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Well, I can't handle the look of a model "A" when compared to the
> > classics of the era such as my '31 Prez State Coupe. Just a mere 7 1/2
> > feet from the windshield to the front bumper...
> >
> > JT[/color]
>
> Now THAT'S putting things in perspective! <BG>
>
> Jeff DeWitt[/color]


Yeah... I guess it could be compared to having nearly a 4x8 sheet of
plywood laying lengthwise in front of you. I sometimes get squirrely
just sitting behind the wheel of the PowerHawk..

JT

"Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:[color=blue]
>
> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:12:35 +0000, Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>[color=green]
> >
> >
> > "Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B" wrote:[color=darkred]
> >>
> >> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > <kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
> >> >> Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
> >> >> down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
> >> >> have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
> >> >> are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
> >> >> love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
> >> >> (Approx. $20,000 USD).
> >> >>
> >> >> [url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
> >> >>
> >> >> [url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
> >> >>
> >> >> Joey
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> > I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
> >> > why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
> >> > has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
> >> > fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
> >> >
> >> > Alan
> >>
> >> When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]
> >
> >
> > They sure have.
> >
> > They look like a throwback to the "box' era with high belt lines and
> > minimum glass exposure.
> >
> > Ugleeeeeee fer sho'!
> >
> > JT[/color]
>
> What took the place of the Neon (in your mythology...sorry, Frank...)
> It isn't QUITE as ugly as that *thing* Pontiac put out...
>
> But it sure is close![/color]


Problem with me is that I'm still entrenched in the 1950's and 1960's
when the Studebaker Hawks and Avanti sort of determined future car
styling. A pic of my '56 Power Hawk is attached.

JT

Chrysler was not the only Airflow type. Vovlo produced the Carioca.

[url]http://www.granfoss.net/arne/k100e/bilar/carmakes/k1cpvo36.htm[/url]

[url]http://www.scandcar.nl/old.htm[/url]



Hachiroku ãƒ?ãƒ?ãƒ*ク wrote:[color=blue]
> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:50:22 +0000, Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
>
>[color=green]
>>Hachiroku ãƒ?ãƒ?ãƒ*ク wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>>On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>><kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>>>>>down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>>>>>have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>>>>>are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>>>>>love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
>>>>>(Approx. $20,000 USD).
>>>>>
>>>>>[url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>>>>>
>>>>>[url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>>>>>
>>>>>Joey
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
>>>>why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
>>>>has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
>>>>fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
>>>>
>>>>Alan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE![/color]
>>
>>
>>Some people would say 1934, when the Airflow came out.
>>
>>[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Airflow[/url]
>>
>>I rather like the way they look, but I may be weird too! <G>
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt[/color]
>
>
>
> LOL! You and me both!
>
> The problem with the Airflow was it was too much of a shock for the car
> buying public, and it also came out at the WRONG time.
>
> It had a lot of innovations, though!
>[/color]

On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:33:59 +0000, Colin Jack wrote:
[color=blue]
> Chrysler was not the only Airflow type. Vovlo produced the Carioca.
>
> [url]http://www.granfoss.net/arne/k100e/bilar/carmakes/k1cpvo36.htm[/url]
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> [url]http://www.scandcar.nl/old.htm[/url][/color]

Interesting that two cars in different parts of the world would be so
similar!
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> Hachiroku ãƒ?ãƒ?ãƒ*ク wrote:[color=green]
>> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:50:22 +0000, Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
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>>>Hachiroku ãƒ?ãƒ?ãƒ*ク wrote:
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>>>>On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:28:23 +0000, wtrplnet wrote:
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>>>>><kangaroojoey@email.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:1164559141.671914.147830@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Introducing the new Chrsyler Smart Crosstown. BTW, you can let the top
>>>>>>down as well as the windshield like Jeep's. Compact smart hybrid cars
>>>>>>have been in Europe since 1998. US is a decade behind. Compact hybrids
>>>>>>are great to travel in for work, light loads and seats two people. I
>>>>>>love it. Forget the ForTwo. This is a lot cuter. It's only 15,000 Euros
>>>>>>(Approx. $20,000 USD).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>[url]http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_smart_crosstown_concept/[/url]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>[url]http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo_gallery/smart/smart_crosstown_hybrid_showcar-834[/url]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Joey
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>>>>>
>>>>>I saw one in the back lot at a Lexus dealer about six months ago (don't know
>>>>>why it was there). Tiny, but the passenger space looked fine. Certainly
>>>>>has it's uses if one just needs a "city" car. But considering you can get a
>>>>>fully loaded VW Rabbit for $15,000 msrp, I think I'd pick the "real" car.
>>>>>
>>>>>Alan
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>>When did Chrysler become synonymous with UG-LEEE!
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>>>
>>>Some people would say 1934, when the Airflow came out.
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>>>[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Airflow[/url]
>>>
>>>I rather like the way they look, but I may be weird too! <G>
>>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt[/color]
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>> LOL! You and me both!
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>> The problem with the Airflow was it was too much of a shock for the car
>> buying public, and it also came out at the WRONG time.
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>> It had a lot of innovations, though!
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