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Title: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Sonic 1992 on August 17, 2010, 09:42:57 PM
Well, that full size Toyota Tundra was killing me on gas and monthly payments, So it had to go.  Here is the new car that I got to replace it.  I went from 18mpg to 40+ mpg and 250.00 less on payment! 
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/sonic_1992/IMG_0093.jpg)

I Love it!   If I need a truck for any errand, I'll just rent one for now.
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: DarthNuno on August 17, 2010, 09:52:14 PM
WOw Barry, can you provide us a picture of you driving this car? I mean you're so tall... and this car looks so small  ::) :P ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: polaris on August 17, 2010, 09:55:40 PM
WOw Barry, can you provide us a picture of you driving this car? I mean you're so tall... and this car looks so small  ::) :P ;D

i was just gong to post the same thing, i remember having a mini and i'm nearly 6ft, but i found it perfectly comfortable though
parking just got a whole lot easier to find barry ;)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 17, 2010, 10:03:08 PM
It looks like a "SMART" , and they are bigger on the inside than you expect from a car that look so small

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/Gothic-Babske/Auto/Binnenkant.jpg)

I did the opposite....

I changed the Seat Ibiza for a Mitsubitshi ASX  8)

I cannot wait untill october (delivery time  :-[)

(http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/Car/Mitsubishi/ASX/Mitsubishi-ASX-207101011536251600x1060.jpg)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: DarthNuno on August 17, 2010, 10:10:52 PM
Guess what? I'm also right now without a car since two weeks  :P I'm waiting a new one... but ... delayed all the time! I got from my garage a total shit car during the wait  :ghost: I should get the new one in less than 10 days ...
Fortunately, a colleague is ready to go with me and take its car in case of "Emergency Road Trip" or any 'Arcade Life Style story"  ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: DarthNuno on August 17, 2010, 10:21:55 PM
Still got a picture of your pickup Barry  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/barrycar.jpg)

This picture reminds me a lot of good memories (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=806.msg7872#msg7872)  :-*
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Sonic 1992 on August 17, 2010, 11:58:17 PM
Thanks for the compliments!  :D  I'll get a pic of me in the car asap!   I did love the truck, but the costs were creating a hardship, and it was pointless to drive the big truck 65 miles per day to just go to and from work. Maybe later, I'll get another one, but a smaller pickup.  ;)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Sonic 1992 on August 18, 2010, 05:35:47 AM
Yes, Etienne.. You got it!   :D    Here are some more pix of me and my new Smart Car.





(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/sonic_1992/IMG_1072.jpg)

Very Comfortable, & Lots of room!

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/sonic_1992/IMG_1077.jpg)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/sonic_1992/IMG_1074.jpg)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/sonic_1992/IMG_1078.jpg)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/sonic_1992/IMG_1084.jpg)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/sonic_1992/IMG_1085.jpg)

View a video of the car here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jmQXN6DQs
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: joeks on August 18, 2010, 02:51:30 PM
Looking good Barry,
You fit in quite nicely :)

Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: level42 on August 18, 2010, 03:18:41 PM
And you can still transport arcade machines....no problemo !

(http://www.jukeboxshop.nl/images/transport/blackwater_smart.jpg)

(http://www.jukeboxshop.nl/images/transport/smart_versus_starwars.jpg)

Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Belike on August 18, 2010, 03:21:57 PM
And you can still transport arcade machines....no problemo !

(http://www.jukeboxshop.nl/images/transport/blackwater_smart.jpg)

(http://www.jukeboxshop.nl/images/transport/smart_versus_starwars.jpg)


Wait a minite, that's my reanult clio style!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: polaris on August 18, 2010, 05:38:56 PM
i suppose really its just the front half of a car, for two people, no reason for it to be cramped. i wish like you i could have my van and a small car, that would be perfect
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: ckong on August 18, 2010, 06:59:32 PM
It looks like a fun car, but is there any collision protection? I mean, you don't have much space between you and a bumper of a big lorry, for me a reason not to buy a car like that. Or is it so leight that you just bounce back?  :lol:
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: level42 on August 18, 2010, 08:59:07 PM
Or is it so leight that you just bounce back?  :lol:
Actually indeed it does what you mention...
When the Smarts were released I talked with a guy that worked at a car damage repair shop and he said it was almost like a tennis-ball....
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Muerto on August 18, 2010, 09:17:28 PM
Well, i imagine there´s not much room in my new baby??? - or can you find a picture of it too, hauling an arcade/pinball machine André??  ;)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/08vette.jpg)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: level42 on August 18, 2010, 10:23:58 PM
Not exactly, but this will work even better with your open car !
(http://www.jukeboxshop.nl/images/transport/gokkasttransport1.jpg)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: DarthNuno on August 28, 2010, 10:10:09 AM
Got my new car yesterday...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/GrandPicasso1.jpg)

I got this one because I think it's a good balance between daily family usage... and serious stuff like Road Trip for example  ;D

Hey still have a nice sticker on my desk, never used...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/GrandPicasso2.jpg)

Now, the car is ready! A new weapon for more Arcade Life Style Story to come  ;)  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/GrandPicasso3.jpg)

 :spaceace:
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Belike on August 28, 2010, 10:19:00 AM
That sticker is really cool, but don't tell us"I think it's a good balance between daily family usage",
you bought this car for ROADTRIPS! ;D :P ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: DarthNuno on August 28, 2010, 10:22:23 AM
That sticker is really cool, but don't tell us"I think it's a good balance between daily family usage",
you bought this car for ROADTRIPS! ;D :P ;D

 ::) ::) ::)  :P ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Muerto on August 28, 2010, 10:26:05 AM
Is there a NAMCO road trip coming up???!!! ::)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: DarthNuno on August 28, 2010, 10:38:12 AM
Is there a NAMCO road trip coming up???!!! ::)

No, this time I promise it's not a teasing  :)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 28, 2010, 01:39:06 PM
Nice ride bruno !, it has lots of space, and i see a towing hook for a wagon if you are planning some serious roadtripping/cabhunting  ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: flip971 on August 29, 2010, 10:48:50 PM
Nuno: Good choice, the C4 Grand Picasso is awesome!!!
I try here at a local Citröen dealer: it's enormus and very easy to drive!!!
I have a Picasso and, If I get a new work, I'm thinking to get or a C4 Picasso or the Gran Pigasso version.

Happy roadtrips ;)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: kroustibat on August 30, 2010, 01:28:35 PM
nice catch bruno, you got a ridge racer car now ^^
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Sonic 1992 on August 31, 2010, 07:19:03 PM
Got my new car yesterday...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/GrandPicasso1.jpg)

I got this one because I think it's a good balance between daily family usage... and serious stuff like Road Trip for example  ;D

Hey still have a nice sticker on my desk, never used...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/GrandPicasso2.jpg)

Now, the car is ready! A new weapon for more Arcade Life Style Story to come  ;)  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/GrandPicasso3.jpg)

 :spaceace:

Congratulations on your new Car!!   :D  May there be many great Arcade Lifestyle RoadTrips in it!  :pac:  :ghost:  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Belike on September 10, 2010, 12:58:52 PM
My new car design! ;D
Inspired by Bruno's Namco sticker! ;)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-UA8BV99Des/TIoODI3xRPI/AAAAAAAABrk/n6i5VlSsqwo/s800/car%20pacman%20002.jpg)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-UA8BV99Des/TIoOC5qXIwI/AAAAAAAABrg/PSkELvdAzf8/s800/car%20pacman%20001.jpg)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-UA8BV99Des/TIoODmLs5JI/AAAAAAAABro/G4OS1_XbXtQ/s800/car%20pacman%20003.jpg)

Bought it on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260658481889&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I also have a set of Ms. Pacman for my Girlfriend's VW, but I didn't have time to install yet.
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: DarthNuno on September 10, 2010, 01:56:26 PM
Cool!  :-*

When my wife saw the 'NAMCO' sticker on my new car, she asked me : "Why won't you put some Pac Man stickers for example?"
Yyyeess!!! I'm thinking about something similar, but I will use the original Pac Man sprites (bigger pixels)  ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Q*ris on September 10, 2010, 02:08:02 PM
Yeah, some arcadelifestyle car customisations!
I stenciled some SI on my sun shades... Honk 3 times if you like to shoot invaders  ;)
(More info on that "mysterious" cab in a future post)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/car.jpg)
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: level42 on September 10, 2010, 04:17:58 PM
Currently, I only have an Apple sticker on my car  ;D
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Muerto on September 10, 2010, 08:34:37 PM
(http://www.pouet.net/gfx/rulez.gif)
Apple rewls!
Title: Re: Got rid of my gas guzzler!
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on January 31, 2011, 11:10:52 AM
It looks like a "SMART" , and they are bigger on the inside than you expect from a car that look so small

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/Gothic-Babske/Auto/Binnenkant.jpg)

I did the opposite....

I changed the Seat Ibiza for a Mitsubitshi ASX  8)

I cannot wait untill october (delivery time  :-[)

(http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/Car/Mitsubishi/ASX/Mitsubishi-ASX-207101011536251600x1060.jpg)

October was delayed untill last friday ! :o

But, its finally here, and i must say, it drives fantastic !

No great quality pics, only had the crappy cellphone with me that day ...

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/car/1.jpg)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/car/2.jpg)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/car/3.jpg)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/car/4.jpg)