Haven't heard anything yet.

I understand there are now over 35,000 reservations taken. This is good news for SmarUSA. But, I didn't reserve a car until at least 20,000 people reserved thier car. So I'm way down on the totum pole. I read a news article that most people are adding $1000 additional accessories. According to this news artical this is more then expected. So they are having trouble supplying cars. So does this mean if you don't order accessories that you might get your car faster? Here are the accessories from SmartUSA.com . But notice there is no cruise control as an option. Sorta disapointed in that. Hopefully you can get a aftermarket add on.


starting at $13,590*
The value packed, sporty and well-equipped passion includes a panorama roof, alloy wheels, air conditioning with climate control, 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles, power windows, electric and heated side mirrors, and AM/FM radio with CD player.To see the smart fortwo in every color, click here.

Standard Equipment Engine/ drivetrain 1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine 5 speed automated manual transmissionPaddle shifters Wheels / tires 9-spokes alloy wheels (15") with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15 Tire pressure control system Exterior Panorama roof (sun screen included) Projector beam halogen headlights Side indicators in yellow Exterior mirror cap in tridion color Interior 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel shift paddles (incl. leather gear knob) Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors Coin holder Dome light Mirror in passenger sun visor Storage Lockable glove compartment Audio smart radio (AM/FM, single CD; incl. 2 speakers, aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 9]) Safety Full-size driver and passenger airbags Head/Neck side airbags esp - electronic stability program with hill start assist Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system Integral safety seats Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter Drive lock - auto-activation of the central locking when driving Top Tether for child restraint system Panic button on key Tire repair kit Functional / electrical equipment Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter) Power windows with one-touch lowering function Electronic and heated side mirrors Central locking system with remote control Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock) Outside temperature indicator Turn indicators with lane changer function Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper-/wash function Electric rear window defroster Electric tailgate release Locking gas cap 12-volt socket, with cover
Factory installed options

Metallic paint
$225
Silver metallic tridion safety cell
$175
Alarm system
$160
Power steering
$450
Heated seats
$220
Fog lamps
$110
Additional instruments
$120
smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; incl. 2 speakers, aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 10])
$150


Option packages

smart premium sound system
$350
- smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 10])- smart sound system (2 tweeters, 2 mid range, and subwoofer)

Comfort Package
$850
- Power steering - Leather seats - Heated seats - Rain and light sensor - Auto-off headlamps with exit delay

Things Happen!

This week my mother in law was in a car accent. No idea who's fault it was. She pulled out to take a left and was hit by a car. Usually it would be her fault, but the car came around a corner and then have to merge in another lane. So that driver wasn't looking, and there might not have been enough time for either of them.

But this makes your really concerned about driving a smart car. My mother in law broke her leg in her car, and it was in a medium size car. She broke it when her knee hit the dash board. I wonder how she would've handled being hit in a Smart Car. I know it would've hurt just as much. But, it would've turn the car a lot more.

It will be interesting to see if how the cars handle accidents. I am sure there will be news reports when it happens. I'll be curious how the public will handle it.

Smart Car Wonder?

I wonder if any customer will receive their smart car by Christmas? Will all 20,000 who reserved their smart car get theirs by Christmas? I wonder how many will actually go through the process even after they reserved their car? I wonder if they chose a different car then they first reserved?

The smart USA Reservation Confirmation Program

Just recieved an email stateing "The smart USA Reservation Confirmation Program will soon be open to those who have made a reservation." I hope this is a sign that we will have a chance to get our car soon.