First of all I want to start off by saying that I do not currently own a Smart.

I would like to share an experience I have had with the US company selling them.  I placed a deposit for a reservation shortly after the whole process started.  The deposit was $99 which at the time was a steal to get this vehicle.  I do have to admit that it took longer then expected for my car to come in.  It was last October(2008) when I was notified that my car would be arriving in December(the 22nd in fact, just in time for a Christmas present for myself).  There was only one problem.  In January of 2008...