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Seattlest Pix: 08Oct25

Day 19 - Double Parked by tonywuhl

Day 19 - Double Parked

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  • SeattleCasbah

    "Everything that's wrong with Seattle condensed into a single parking spot."



    Actually "arrogantb", its everything that's wrong with Seattle condensed into a single comment. It's Mercedes's entry into the sub-compact market, probably more fun to drive than a Corolla (and cheaper), and certainly less maintenance (not to mention a warranty) than a used 10 year old car. Most importantly, who cares? Being angry about a little car is silly.

  • Truly there are smarter cars out there for the space value. Some car... starts with a T is as long as a regular car is wide, so you can park it to a T against the curb.



    now that is smart.

  • arrogantb

    Late-90's Honda Civic

    Similar fuel economy

    Way more room

    about $2500



    New Toyota Corolla

    Similar fuel economy

    Way larger / nicer (probably safer) vehicle

    about $15k



    Those cars are for people who want to "make a statement" about something - perhaps that they couldn't quite afford a Prius - but were willing to pay $16k for a less functional vehicle that allowed them to experience a similar level of smugness.



    Everything that's wrong with Seattle condensed into a single parking spot.

  • bilco

    Well, the big problem with cars isn't how much space they take up - tho lord knows they take up a lot.



    The problem is getting efficient cars to folks at an affordable price. These cars just aren't all that efficient, and they're not cheap. Check out any review of this machine, they're all the same - way overpriced for a marginal gain in fuel efficiency.

  • Donte

    fdq & bilco,



    sometimes cuteness is enough. plus, if you can't see the value in a car where you can fit two into one parking space, then i just don't know what to tell you.

  • bilco

    Dead on, fdq. Cuteness is all they having going for them. Basically a Palinmobile.



    Really, when you look at it, it's really hard to understand why anyone would buy one.

  • fdg

    I can't stand those cars. Yes, they're cute and can fit anywhere, but you really don't get what you pay for. Premium fuel and at least $16K should get you better than 33mpg. Much better fuel efficient choices out there.

  • bilco

    I can barely hold back a tear for that poor old Beetle in the background. Getting old is no fun, even for a car.

  • mbq

    i giggled, is that wrong?

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