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  1. 01-29-2008, 10:57 AM #1
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    Default Just bought a Smart Car.... Need to price advise on the Turd...

    Well I just took delivery of a 2008 Yellow Smart Coupe and need to thin out the herd a little at my house, so I need some HONEST opinions on setting an asking/selling price on the Turd.

    1990 Blue Miata 140k+ (odometer/speedo doesnt work-bad cable)
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    2001 Transmission last year (40-50K transmission)
    Newish Falken Azenis on 94-97 Wheels
    Good HD Clutch (Mid grade Tq clutch - cant remember name)
    Rust in the Quarter Panels
    Dent in the front Quarter Panel
    2000 Glass top with patch (looks a little ghetto)
    Loud 2.5" exhaust ( can swap back to a stock fairly easy...)

    Any Ideas?
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    two fiddy?

    Seriously though. $1500-$2000 depending on how well you can polish the turd.
    ...and across the line.

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    Hey Chris,

    I have a buddy that is in the market for a cheap... very cheap Miata track car.

    Got any pictures of the car handy you can e-mail me or post?
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    I will take some pics tonight.

    Did I mention - 94-97 14" w/ Fresh Azenis

    This is an old picture w/ the old steelies.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kags1969
    Well I just took delivery of a 2008 Yellow Smart Coupe
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    Any Ideas?
    We are GONNA need some pics of you in and beside the Smart!
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    Quote Originally Posted by redmenace View Post
    We are GONNA need some pics of you in and beside the Smart!
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    I keep thinking about that Chris Farley bit - "big guy in a little coat"



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    Quote Originally Posted by Kags1969 View Post
    I keep thinking about that Chris Farley bit - "big guy in a little coat"
    Wow, get a load of how big those brakes are, they fill the entire wheel
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    Are those three lug wheels!! I feel the potential for disaster here is huge.
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    Looks great there Chris.
    Congrats on the new car.










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    Quote Originally Posted by Kags1969 View Post
    I keep thinking about that Chris Farley bit - "big guy in a little coat"
    Hey Kags, I'll be in Austin in a few weeks... how about you and me take a ride in that thing... or will we be over the weight limit?

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    Wow, get a load of how big those brakes are, they fill the entire wheel
    Three luggers! Wow!
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    Bean sound great! I'll even let you drive. Any chance you could bring an engine shortblock down to me from Gary's? I'll pay for part of your gas....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flyin96M View Post
    Are those three lug wheels!! I feel the potential for disaster here is huge.
    Well considering it was designed by Mercedes and has a low tire air pressure sensor, I dont think I have to worry about losing a wheel....
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    Looks very cool Chris... So how much boost can a 1 liter aluminium block handle? Hmmmm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treibenschnell View Post
    Hey Kags, I'll be in Austin in a few weeks... how about you and me take a ride in that thing... or will we be over the weight limit?
    Now THAT I want to see some pictures of!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus View Post
    Looks very cool Chris... So how much boost can a 1 liter aluminium block handle? Hmmmm.
    Well, they do have a turbo version in the UK, so I am sure a mani/turbo and DP will make its way over sooner or later..... but this looks like a cool option as well....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kags1969 View Post
    Well, they do have a turbo version in the UK, so I am sure a mani/turbo and DP will make its way over sooner or later..... but this looks like a cool option as well....

    http://www.smartuki.com/
    Nice! So whens that factory warranty run out?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flyin96M View Post
    Are those three lug wheels!! I feel the potential for disaster here is huge.
    Why not? It worked for the LeCar.




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