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Old 09-26-2019, 12:12 PM   #754 (permalink)
Ecky
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
The ridiculously efficient diesel engine was forbidden fruit to those of you south of the 49th...




I had a chance to drive one of these a few years back:




Slowest car I've ever driven, yet still entertaining (al fresco component had a lot to do with that).



Also ridiculously efficient: Test drive: Smart Fortwo diesel cabriolet - saw 67 mpg US (in 100% city driving)


Highway rating is: 4.7 L/100 km (51 mpg US)

Ad says they're parts cars, but one is complete:
I understand the gasoline versions are ridiculously unreliable. Is this true of the diesel as well?
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