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Would You Buy This? madcat

Posted Mar-29-08 12:36:39 PDT Updated Mar-29-08 12:37:07 PDT

Getting Small, Going Green

Could Mitsubishi bring its i-car to America successfully?

At the 2008 New York International Auto Show, Mitsubishi revealed it is looking to the U.S. market as a possible fit for the company's tiny 4-passenger car, the i. And if there's a place for the diminutive car on U.S. roads, then perhaps there might also be a market for an electric version, called the i-MIEV. Full Story 

2008 Mitsubishi i-MIEV (© Rod Hatfield)
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agreene27
There are bunch of similar cars here in Seattle. Its funny to see them on the road with all the regular size cars.
Mar-29-08 12:38:14 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
Could you imagine a big 18 wheeler barreling up behind you???
Mar-29-08 12:38:34 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
I saw that car on tv.. To me, it's like driving a coffin.
Mar-29-08 12:38:52 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
I've seen a few in this area and they struggle to reach the speed limit!
Mar-29-08 12:39:09 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
lol mad.. thats what i'm saying!
Mar-29-08 12:39:23 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
You can almost see the hamsters running as fast as they can! lol
Mar-29-08 12:39:44 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
Hey cin!
Mar-29-08 12:40:08 PDT Report this comment
talithad2006
Wow, I don't think I could fit my family of 6 in there. We might look like the circus clows trying to climb out of that. LOL! Hi madcat. :^)
Mar-29-08 12:40:12 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
Hamsters lmao
Mar-29-08 12:40:53 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
Hi Talitha! Americans are BIG....how can 4 adults fit in that?
Mar-29-08 12:41:10 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
that wouldn't be enough for my groceries
Mar-29-08 12:42:44 PDT Report this comment
neverbrandedneverbroke
<---- is 5'9" and wouldn't fit in the dang thing.
Mar-29-08 12:44:12 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
My husband is 6'2 and over 200lbs. His head would be touching the roof!
Mar-29-08 12:45:06 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
width or length never :)
Mar-29-08 12:45:19 PDT Report this comment
frodobagginskennedy
Anyone who has EVER been in a serious accident would never consider stepping foot is sucha death trap.

I am all for saving energy and conserving BUT NOT at the greater risk of killing myself!!
Mar-29-08 12:45:35 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
yes mad.. would definately need a t-top for our men.
Mar-29-08 12:46:19 PDT Report this comment
5343amy
Seen a few in MI running around. Our parking meter police have ones that actually are smaller.
Mar-29-08 12:46:32 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
I agree, frodo...might as well put wheels on a tin can!
Mar-29-08 12:46:46 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
For local trips, in town, where cars aren't traveling at 60-70 miles an hour....MAYBE but for freeways, crazy! It would be suicide.
Mar-29-08 12:47:52 PDT Report this comment
timetobreathe
I used to work for BMW/MINI, and BELIEVE me there are a TON of people who cannot wait to get their hands on odd looking, tiny, fast cars like these.
Mar-29-08 12:47:53 PDT Report this comment
neverbrandedneverbroke
LOL CK! I'm a huge 135 lbs.
Mar-29-08 12:47:54 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
Well, I wish them all the best, time. I've heard they're back ordered.
Mar-29-08 12:49:36 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
I guess little people wouldn't feel cramped in little cars.....
Mar-29-08 12:50:20 PDT Report this comment
timetobreathe
and up against a semi, no one really has a chance. My co-worker got completely T-boned driving one to it's new owner; tiny little Asian, maybe 5', weighed maybe 90 lbs. She didn't have a scratch on her. Never would have believed it, if I hadn't seen it.
Mar-29-08 12:50:38 PDT Report this comment
timetobreathe
...oh she was T-boned by a Pathfinder, sorry
Mar-29-08 12:51:25 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
naa never.. was only jokin hon xxx

no way would I even put my kids at risk in that thing. I don't care how much we pay for gas.. not buying a death trap.. I'll stay home!
Mar-29-08 12:51:30 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
Well, I would rather be in a bigger, heavier car rather than a toy car on the freeway....any day.
Mar-29-08 12:51:57 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
The odds are against you in one of these. A semi or Hummer would just go right over the top of you!
Mar-29-08 12:52:41 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
same odds as riding your bicycle in the middle of the interstate.
Mar-29-08 12:54:59 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
LOL....and you'd get about as much respect, too, cin!!
Mar-29-08 12:56:06 PDT Report this comment
ckb2950
lmao
Mar-29-08 12:56:24 PDT Report this comment
saenzmom
Hey Cat, what was that title for the Clinton book?
Mar-29-08 12:56:53 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
If EVERYONE drove mini cars, then it wouldn't be so dangerous, but with all the bigger ones and SUVS on the road, it's just not worth it.
Mar-29-08 12:57:24 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
The Secret Life Of Bill Clinton.
Mar-29-08 12:57:45 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
Can't remember the author though.....sorry.
Mar-29-08 13:00:01 PDT Report this comment
rustybarb
HaHaHaha!! No. Wouldn't buy!
Mar-29-08 13:02:58 PDT Report this comment
rhondas-simple-treasures1037
No no way too darn little.
Mar-29-08 13:05:04 PDT Report this comment
annamenter
Hi madcat. I am short and maybe the car would fit me. (lol) I spendt almsot $60.00 to fill up my car this morning. Ouch that hurt.
Mar-29-08 13:07:28 PDT Report this comment
madcat1010
HI rusty!

Hey wife!

Hi Anna! I always thought you were very tall! Isn't that funny?
I know...I have to fill up today and I DREAD it!
Mar-29-08 13:12:46 PDT Report this comment

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