Why Can't I buy a SMART CAR like they have all over Europe.?
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The US has quite unique standards for vehicles, including certain seat belt and safety standards (like the 'objects in mirror are closer then they appear' message). It is quite expensive for an importer to get their vehicle approved to be sold in the US and since Daimler Chrysler did not see Smart car selling to well, they decided not to bring it to the US market at all. \n\nHowever, you can get the Smart Car in the US, they are professionally altered to meet the DOT requirements. Check out the link below:
904513
Because Europeans are so intelligent & colonised large parts of the world. Indians are only good for driving taxis.
1038306
Given the difficulties of the EU at the moment, it would be wisest to position as a European brand and develop it independently of the global brand. It would much like the Lexus introduction in the late 80s which separated it from the stigma of being a "Japanese car" and created a very successful new luxury car market during a recession
277472
Surely it would be cheaper and easier just to buy a more powerful BMW in the first place? Unless you're good with a spanner? Don't know wether you live in the US and if they sell the BMW M3 there but a 10 year old M3 makes a damn good car!! Failing that a 328i?
324562
didn't think they were still available. actually i don't think they are? I think it was outlawed to possess, buy or sell in like "82 or 83" Most countries outlawed it's production due its highly psycho-addictive tendencies. The 714 roarer being the most abundant and available.
1116324
Actually, the government really ISN'T the problem in this case. Nor is it the Auto Industry, or even Big Oil. The problem here is the consumer. Us. The vast majority of us want big cars that go fast, lots of lights in out huge homes, and to throw away everything and buy new things. Most people don't really care that this lifestyle cannot be sustained. They just want that 68" TV. Until the consumers change, nothing else will.
731567
Anyone can buy a car on finance providing you satisfy the finance co. requirements, but why are you buying a car when you can not legally drive it?
241249
is that so bad? i think every country in the world has toyota. they have nice cars, so why not?
1167180
Wow, good question. My feeling is that hover cars are just not practical for the U.S. To me, the better course of action is to promote hybrid cars and make them better each year. As far as smart homes, these are already a fact. You just won't see them in normal communities because they are very, very expensive and will probably remain so for many years. And how much more unlimited does one want as far as commodities at our disposal? What commodities do we lack? I see ads for things I never even thought about, much less need or want, as well as limitless ads for automobiles, PCs, cell phones, foods, clothing - and on and on. There is just so much going on, that the latest thinkers and inventors and their ideas may get lost in all the information at our disposal.
640756
Because otherwise, they wouldn't exist.  \n\nBut seriously, cars provide quick transportation that wasn't available before, which led to being able to transport goods faster, making everything cheaper.  Also, cars led to the assembly line, and we all know how that worked out.
480565
well its very expensive and moreover you need to be trsting cars at the first place..if you know anyone in that field it will be much easier
1123965
What scares me worse is that our country seems to be unable and unwilling to do the work needed to find alternatives to oil.  We are unable to change our lifestyle because we seem to feel it is owed to us.  You will not see anyone in Europe driving a Hummer, or any SUV.  They  have always been more conservation minded.
615098
We live in a World where all economic activity has a global dimension. Attempts to be loyal to one's own country will certainly doom a commercial enterprise seeking to compete on the World stage (like Bianchi).\n\nThat said, it is irrelevant where the bikes and components are made - what matters is the know-how, the design and technological skills, the racing pedigree and the passion. Bianchi has all these attributes in spades - and they can't be outsourced.\n\nWhen you buy a Bianchi you buy more than 120 years of nouse, love, experience and you get style, integrity and a little dose of magic that no one else can build in.\n\nBuy the bike - who cares where the bits were made just as long as Bianchi designed it, specced it and put it all together for you.
962462
You aren't going to find an MK3 seat in the US unless you find a collector willing to part with one. They are as scarce as hens teeth!
874201
Well sure, if you have a spare US$175,000 you can buy one at http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=28\n\nOr, if you wanted the replica of Doc's go to http://cgi.ebay.com/Back-to-the-Future-Delorean-Flux-Capacitor_W0QQitemZ7615255796QQcategoryZ60361QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem. Oops, too late that ones already been sold.
529421
Go there and buy one. \n\nCheers!
180488
Nissan Skyline,but i don't thinks they sell it there.