Dennis M Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Our poor smart car went to smart Valhalla on 4/6. Three quarter right front hit by a Chevy pickup going app 60 MPH. Pictures on my PhotoBucket page http://s173.photobucket.com/user/dmnb/library/2011%20smart%20Crash My passenger has cracked ribs and a "slight" lung puncture, I have a cracked sternum and we both have multiple bruises and contusions. ALL of our injuries caused by seat belts and air bags! No intrusion into the passenger compartment. Looking closely at the front structure, it collapsed right up to the support "horn" on the safety cell, no damage to the cell at that point. There was a slight kink in the right front "A" pillar. The drivers door opened and shut perfectly. The car is a write-off, but it did the job and protected us! Bought a new, unsold 2013 smart Cityflame Edition this week. In dealer stock since 6/2013 with 51 miles on it. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round Topper Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Glad y'all survived without too severe of injuries. I really like the new Smart. RTer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Glad you are ok Dennis.....sorry about your smart MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Wow. That's ugly. Sure glad you guys are ok. Take care. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Very good to testament to German car engineering. Glad you are ok. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Thank you. Glad yall came out of this fairly well all considered. Good testament of a Smart. Makes me feel safer. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Wow, that is quite the "hit". It does show that the engineering works. Glad you are both (kinda) OK. I'm kinda surprised you did not pop for the new model. They are quite impressive - in a relative sort of way. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Dennis, can I have permission to use your pictures? Without "royalty" Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Dennis, That was so much worse than my head on 18 months ago! So glad the little car that could, did what it should, and you guys are walking around. I think you had a couple of angels in there with you. Rocky and Sheri, Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Dennis, can I have permission to use your pictures? Without "royalty" Sure Jack, no problem. The more people see the capabilities of the smart the better. Did not look at the 2016 since they are 4" wider which could be an issue with my load space. Plus Nancy wanted a yellow and black one when we bought the gray market smart in 2006 but they weren't available then. So when I came across this one, at a dealer we have dealt with before, it was a perfect fit. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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