True or False... smart car is a Mercedes

[eldiablo]

A friend of mine (who only buys brand name goods) said he ordered a Mercedes. "What model?" I ask. "Mercedes smart car", he replies.

 

Now I wish him well with his purchase and I didn't want to burst his ego bubble so I didn't go there...

 

I realize the relationship between Daimler and smart... but to call it a Mercedes???

 

Thoughts?

[Knight705]

i thought mercedes has a smart car like vehicle for european market? the a class i believe it was called?

[eldiablo]

Yeah. Mercedes A-class definitely considered a "true" Mercedes since it was engineered / assembled by Mercedes Benz. Even wears a Mercedes badge. I don't believe the smart will wear such badging.

[Penguin]

Would your friend buy a bag of shit with a BMW or Mercedes badge on it? If so PM me, and I can arrange to sell him a few bags of poo for $500.00/bag.

[eldiablo]

Would your friend buy a bag of shit with a BMW or Mercedes badge on it? If so PM me, and I can arrange to sell him a few bags of poo for $500.00/bag.

 

He bought his wife a $700 diaper bag so the answer is yes! He said it was the right thing to do since it carries a lifetime warranty... what's the warranty on your poop?

[Penguin]

He bought his wife a $700 diaper bag so the answer is yes! He said it was the right thing to do since it carries a lifetime warranty... what's the warranty on your poop?

 

If he is dissatisfied in any way, I will either repair or replace the poop for the remainder of his life or mine.

 

Tell him that it is an excellent accessory for a diaper bag.

[chenc544]

Smart Car is a division of Mercedes, like Mini is a division of BMW. Would you call Mini a BMW? I personally wouldn't but whatever floats his board I suppose.

[SunburnNYC]

True

 

Lorinser makes performance parts and body kits for it!

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorinser

 

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/11/5/9071105.010/9071105.010.1M.jpg

http://www.dubdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lorinser_smart_fortwo-02.jpg

[Scotty]

You should tell him that a year ago, the Smart car was a Chrysler.

[TravisS]

Smart Car is a division of Mercedes, like Mini is a division of BMW. Would you call Mini a BMW? I personally wouldn't but whatever floats his board I suppose.

 

Damn you, that's the example I was gonna use

I get up too late in the day or something...

[CTlegacy06]

The new generation Smarts are using a Mitsubishi engine... so he's actually driving a Mitsubishi. That will really float his boat good.

The redesigned smart fortwo has been available since January 2008. Numerous changes were made, as compared to the European smart. Its turbo-charged Mercedes Benz powerplant was replaced by a non-turbo Mitsubishi engine, the EPA mileage was expected to drop by 20%, the interior made more conservative, and the overall dimensions of the car increased.[

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Fortwo

[CarlJNgmail.com]

Smart is a joint venture between Mercedes and Swatch I believe

[Gire]

We've has Smart Cars up here for years, and they are often sold out of MB dealers. There is a connection, but there is no real branding that states:

 

"Smart, by Mercedes Benz"

 

... or anything like that. I think most people are buying them for the exact purpose they are designed for; cheap and convenient urban travel. I don't think they are brand whores like your friend, Eldiablo, who want to tell everyone they meet that they are driving a Benz..