Feb 20, 2010 · It isn't a 'fight', it is a fact. There are US Customs laws and the vehicle will have to undergo modifications. The diesel makes it even more complicated, as the smart cdi was not permitted to be imported to the USA for some technical non-compliance issues. It was not imported into Mexico, either.

Apr 17, 2010 · I have done the conversion from gas to diesel. You will need the engine and transmission ($3,000) plus the diesel wiring harness ($950)for the year of your car. The fuel pump will need to be replaced and matched ECU, SAM unit with the cluster unit ($250). You will need the fuel cooler ($350) and cut out the underlaying parts.

Mar 6, 2008 · Oh wow, okay, nevermind. There is no way I would buy a diesel Smart even if it got 500mpg...choose life! The gasoline Smart getting 12-13seconds for 0-60 with it floored, this is the slowest car in America as it is and I hate it when people get …

Jul 15, 2012 · Smart car problems (diesel) Jump to Latest 45K views 20 replies 13 participants last post by Kabrio Sep 15, 2012

Jul 22, 2007 · Smart Diesel I keep a Smart diesel, passion convertible, at my home in Canada. I am US with a vacation home in Canada and intend to buy a US Smart. I feel Mercedes is really missing the boat by not offering the diesel. I routinely get 70mpg and the engine is peppy enough when I paddle shift.

Nov 12, 2011 · In that vein.....knowing already that the diesel smart is pulling 70 mpg, how about stuffing a Kubota diesel in one, or better yet, get a smart diesel from Canada and use that! I'm a former c/n/c and prototype machinist and engine builder and other than maybe the computerized crap on the transmission, I don't see a real problem putting the ...

Jun 12, 2009 · Still can't understand why the diesel car hasn't taken off in the US. The Smart diesel is a bit of a non-runner. The engine really is only useful if you never go above 30 mph, that's why I went for the 1 litre turbo petrol version. I also own a VW Golf GTTDI - it's the same as the standard golf but with a 150 bhp turbo diesel with 6-speed box.

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Sep 9, 2010 · The car has a fiberglass exterior and gullwing-style doors that swing up and out from the body. There is room for only two adults. A 3-cylinder diesel engine from a Smart Fortwo is mounted behind the passenger compartment. Power is delivered to the rear wheels using a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission."