Small Cars in Canada
#31
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,139
Re: Small Cars in Canada
Sorry, I have just realised I am being mocked on two threads which makes it hard to keep up!
They have just taken pre-orders for the first 500 limited edition cars. Seems they will arrive in April. I was lucky (yes, go on....) to get one of these.
Unlike dbd I don't spend my days traversing Ontario (I do about 5,000kms or less a year) so am hoping this will make servicing and maintenance less of an issue. However, time will tell. I've had enough dodgy Alfas to be prepared. There was a time when my checked bags to/from the UK basically only contained used car parts....
Sadly, not all academics are created equal. I'm a fairly crap and hence fairly poor one. It would of course help if I didn't keep moving countries... I think the C30 is great, but that is well out of my price range.
I2C - when it arrives I will take you and the dog out in it - it does have a sunroof and (I should point) out extremely good interior space...
They have just taken pre-orders for the first 500 limited edition cars. Seems they will arrive in April. I was lucky (yes, go on....) to get one of these.
Unlike dbd I don't spend my days traversing Ontario (I do about 5,000kms or less a year) so am hoping this will make servicing and maintenance less of an issue. However, time will tell. I've had enough dodgy Alfas to be prepared. There was a time when my checked bags to/from the UK basically only contained used car parts....
Sadly, not all academics are created equal. I'm a fairly crap and hence fairly poor one. It would of course help if I didn't keep moving countries... I think the C30 is great, but that is well out of my price range.
I2C - when it arrives I will take you and the dog out in it - it does have a sunroof and (I should point) out extremely good interior space...
I suppose you are like a celebrity, with your limited edition car.
#32
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 7,284
Re: Small Cars in Canada
Sorry, I have just realised I am being mocked on two threads which makes it hard to keep up!
They have just taken pre-orders for the first 500 limited edition cars. Seems they will arrive in April. I was lucky (yes, go on....) to get one of these.
Unlike dbd I don't spend my days traversing Ontario (I do about 5,000kms or less a year) so am hoping this will make servicing and maintenance less of an issue. However, time will tell. I've had enough dodgy Alfas to be prepared. There was a time when my checked bags to/from the UK basically only contained used car parts....
Sadly, not all academics are created equal. I'm a fairly crap and hence fairly poor one. It would of course help if I didn't keep moving countries... I think the C30 is great, but that is well out of my price range.
I2C - when it arrives I will take you and the dog out in it - it does have a sunroof and (I should point) out extremely good interior space...
They have just taken pre-orders for the first 500 limited edition cars. Seems they will arrive in April. I was lucky (yes, go on....) to get one of these.
Unlike dbd I don't spend my days traversing Ontario (I do about 5,000kms or less a year) so am hoping this will make servicing and maintenance less of an issue. However, time will tell. I've had enough dodgy Alfas to be prepared. There was a time when my checked bags to/from the UK basically only contained used car parts....
Sadly, not all academics are created equal. I'm a fairly crap and hence fairly poor one. It would of course help if I didn't keep moving countries... I think the C30 is great, but that is well out of my price range.
I2C - when it arrives I will take you and the dog out in it - it does have a sunroof and (I should point) out extremely good interior space...
#33
Re: Small Cars in Canada
Perhaps a pair of "truck nutz" for the Fiat would clear up any confusion
#35
Re: Small Cars in Canada
Correction, you'll probably be dead. I saw this a couple of years ago where a Fit was squashed in between two full size trucks, what was left of the person inside was oozing out onto the road like Tomato Puree.
#36
Re: Small Cars in Canada
At some point physics and momentum do come into play in the consequences of a collision, but all modern cars are kitted with crush zones, umpteen airbags etc to mitigate that risk, and the flip side to the lack of mass is its easier to stop and steer. I would not be frightened into driving a larger vehicle than I need out of that fear.
Besides, anyone caught between two F150s traveling at speed is going to face some serious consequences, no matter what they are driving.
#37
Re: Small Cars in Canada
On the other hand in something small and nippy you run a better chance of stoping, steering and avoiding a collision in the first place. People in Europe seem to survive driving in compacts and subcompacts OK, and they are running against Big Trucks and Lorries too.
At some point physics and momentum do come into play in the consequences of a collision, but all modern cars are kitted with crush zones, umpteen airbags etc to mitigate that risk, and the flip side to the lack of mass is its easier to stop and steer. I would not be frightened into driving a larger vehicle than I need out of that fear.
Besides, anyone caught between two F150s traveling at speed is going to face some serious consequences, no matter what they are driving.
At some point physics and momentum do come into play in the consequences of a collision, but all modern cars are kitted with crush zones, umpteen airbags etc to mitigate that risk, and the flip side to the lack of mass is its easier to stop and steer. I would not be frightened into driving a larger vehicle than I need out of that fear.
Besides, anyone caught between two F150s traveling at speed is going to face some serious consequences, no matter what they are driving.
#38
Re: Small Cars in Canada
I would try any of that in a Fiat, mind.
#39
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 84
Re: Small Cars in Canada
I have driven a smart car for 10 years now(in britian) brilliant little cars...they are safe, nippy, economical, and dispite the look of its size, i have managed to get an 8ft christmas tree in mine....and they are fun....when we get to canada...its one car i will look at getting again
#40
Re: Small Cars in Canada
On the other hand in something small and nippy you run a better chance of stoping, steering and avoiding a collision in the first place. People in Europe seem to survive driving in compacts and subcompacts OK, and they are running against Big Trucks and Lorries too.
At some point physics and momentum do come into play in the consequences of a collision, but all modern cars are kitted with crush zones, umpteen airbags etc to mitigate that risk, and the flip side to the lack of mass is its easier to stop and steer. I would not be frightened into driving a larger vehicle than I need out of that fear.
Besides, anyone caught between two F150s traveling at speed is going to face some serious consequences, no matter what they are driving.
At some point physics and momentum do come into play in the consequences of a collision, but all modern cars are kitted with crush zones, umpteen airbags etc to mitigate that risk, and the flip side to the lack of mass is its easier to stop and steer. I would not be frightened into driving a larger vehicle than I need out of that fear.
Besides, anyone caught between two F150s traveling at speed is going to face some serious consequences, no matter what they are driving.
Just pointing out facts, don't forget I drive probably the most dangerous car to drive in the event of an accident! If I had kids I'd probably want them in something with a longer crumple zone.
#41
Re: Small Cars in Canada
I have driven a smart car for 10 years now(in britian) brilliant little cars...they are safe, nippy, economical, and dispite the look of its size, i have managed to get an 8ft christmas tree in mine....and they are fun....when we get to canada...its one car i will look at getting again
#44
Re: Small Cars in Canada
Do you still have the V8 Caterham? I Wouldnt fancy an unexpected interface with an F150 in that, but I bet its still more fun than a barrel full of monkeys
Maybe in Alberta (There are Prius drivers in albeta, live and learn!), but in Ontario Ive seen them both with snow tires on.
Maybe in Alberta (There are Prius drivers in albeta, live and learn!), but in Ontario Ive seen them both with snow tires on.
#45
Re: Small Cars in Canada
Do you still have the V8 Caterham? I Wouldnt fancy an unexpected interface with an F150 in that, but I bet its still more fun than a barrel full of monkeys
Maybe in Alberta (There are Prius drivers in albeta, live and learn!), but in Ontario Ive seen them both with snow tires on.
Maybe in Alberta (There are Prius drivers in albeta, live and learn!), but in Ontario Ive seen them both with snow tires on.
Yep, lots of them. I don't think they're much use when it's -40 as they'd have to run the whole time just to keep the car warm. Can't see any reason not to use a Smart car though.