Like the Elio, the Smart car is free, if you base your vehicle costs on a long commute with a gas-hog. My problem is why have Smart car sales died instead of taking off? No, they are not as attractive on any plane as an Elio, but they are here, NOW!
can't speak for anyone else but I know why I have no interest in a Smart Car .... I look at it as a car and as a car it, it has no redeeming features that interest me .... I look at an Elio as a motorcycle (OK, as an auto cycle) with numerous features (including looks) that do interest me .... for me, gas mileage is important but it isn't the only important thing