tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674354624037093514.post1276942552400875336..comments2008-04-30T00:09:41.835-07:00Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00622118666731697194andrewk390@msn.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674354624037093514.post-35345096429174548732008-04-29T23:15:00.000-07:002008-04-29T23:15:00.000-07:00Same here. Looking for a new green car, looked at the fortwo, wanted one badly, saw the leather, won't buy it.<BR/><BR/>Wise up Mercedes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674354624037093514.post-21535744688438892772008-02-22T09:28:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:28:00.000-08:00I've been waiting for the Smart ForTwo to come to the States since it's initial release in Europe (I used to be a big Swatch fan as a kid). As soon as the US car was confirmed, and the online builder was available I too emailed them about leather free options, and received the same email... bummer. <BR/><BR/>Until Smart changes their options, and bring us a more fuel efficient model (ie diesel, cause the gasoline mpg isnt all that great), I will look at the Mini Cooper 37hwy / 28city mpg or even the S model 34/26, is more practical, more fun to drive and not too much more expensive the non-S model. I will also take a look at the 2008 Jettta TDi, more expensive (but not too expensive) and definitely bigger but better fuel efficiency then either the Mini or Smart.parkcityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07760594754151579507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674354624037093514.post-89812196532859846132008-02-15T10:53:00.000-08:002008-02-15T10:53:00.000-08:00HI, I just stumbled upon your blog. We are a vegan family in Austin. It is great to meet other Texas Vegans, there are not alot of us around. Have a great weekend.<BR/><BR/>Krysarthursmommyhttp://arthursmommy.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674354624037093514.post-10279035189367631392008-02-13T10:05:00.000-08:002008-02-13T10:05:00.000-08:00I'm a vegetarian who just finished googling the Smart car and noticed the non-optional leather and therefore will not buy one. So they've lost three customers already.<BR/><BR/>Mike in CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674354624037093514.post-18911399199416807192008-02-04T08:25:00.000-08:002008-02-04T08:25:00.000-08:00I figured as much. A Smart Dealer just opened here in NJ, and I was was just about to take one out for a test drive. I figured I would talk to them about the leather thing when I got there. Being Vegan for 15 years and eco for even longer, finding cars for my wife and me is always frustrating. There would be so many more options if they would knock it off with the leather shift knob and wheel. I have not found any dealers that were cool about swapping those parts out either (and I don't know how cool I am with that anyway.) Good mountain bikes (leather seats) and good martial arts/boxing equipment are the other 2 thorns in my side.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15833394699597517364noreply@blogger.com