Smart Roadster in Doha, Qatar

[K666ADM]

I've got a black smart roadster back home and was initially toying with the idea of getting one for over here, but decided that a small and low roadster is just going to be fodder for the grill of a LandCruiser or Hummer out here on the mean streets of Doha. Was amazed to spot a red roadster going around (the only one in country perhaps), if you are a PHer then I salute your bravery and am very envious of the terrific handling and fun you are getting to enjoy - despite the small size the smart roadster is a really great car to drive, I miss my one back home.

Also spotted an Opel GT also known as a Saturn Sky driving around - wanted one of these but the dealership was not keen to source one for me.

[Sweatysock]

I'm sure I saw a silver roadster on Salwa road last week or the week before. They might be brilliant little motors but it wouldnt be my choice in Doha.

Good to see there's at least one other PH'er in Doha!

cheers,

ss

[K666ADM]

My roadster back home has no AC as I stripped it for weight saving, remapped and tweaked - they are great fun - not so cool after a tesco shop and you find that the front boot and the pizza shelf of a rear boot means that you have bought more than you can actually carry. Sure you find the same with the Elise, but the smart is a lot easier to get in and out of.

Like the Caterham, is she fitted with a 2.0litre or motorcycle powered?

[Sweatysock]

Yeah, the Elise was a pain to get in and out of but a brilliant car. The Caterham is actually a Dax Rush fitted with a Ford Cosworth Turbo. Both of them weren't exactly good for storage but i still managed Le Mans twice from the north of Scotland, once in an Elise and once in a Dax. Now that's a packing challenge :-)

I'm not much good at the choosing cars for space thing, just went upmarket a bit and bought a 997 CS and it's a bit like your smart for storage. Still, that wasnt why i bought it i guess :-). Come to think of it, its not an upgrade as its a damn sight slower than the Dax, more comfy but much much slower.

cheers,