Freshly imported Honda SMX of baller awesomeness!

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Kitchski said:

I really like that! It's like you wanted to buy an NSX (who wouldn't?) and got too drunk to hit the right keys.

Haha cheers, hit the wrong keys and didn't have enough zeros in my bank account!

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Kitchski said:

Also: What does 'baller' mean? I hear a lot of young 20-something's round here with sleeve tattoos, fuzzy beards, dodgey specs and skinny jeans using that term all the time, and no idea what the hell it's supposed to mean!

To be honest I'm none the wiser. I was a little drunk (spot a theme? ) when I started the thread and in my head it was funny.

seefarr said:

I'm even more impressed by your SMX now I know it was originally designed as a shaggin-wagon!

I recently went to Japan on a snow holiday. We hired the big brother of yours, the Honda Stepwgn for a few days and I took a bunch of pics of other Japanese van things if you're interested:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Cheers for that, we're potentially planning a Japan trip later in the year so that's pretty useful, how did you go about hiring the van and were there any restrictions?

AH33 said:

I think my favourite feature is - (Twin bench seat) ? Although the entrance is one of love, and there are two of marriage and heartbreak the outlet.

I think I'd of loved a job with Honda Japans marketing department back in 2001!

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seefarr said:

em177 said:

seefarr said:

I'm even more impressed by your SMX now I know it was originally designed as a shaggin-wagon!

I recently went to Japan on a snow holiday. We hired the big brother of yours, the Honda Stepwgn for a few days and I took a bunch of pics of other Japanese van things if you're interested:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Cheers for that, we're potentially planning a Japan trip later in the year so that's pretty useful, how did you go about hiring the van and were there any restrictions?

Do it - driving in Japan was pretty easy in the end and gave us heaps more flexibility. We booked through a local comparison website http://www2.tocoo.jp/en. They had a special on where they guaranteed 4x4 and snow tyres for no extra fee, unlike going direct with most of the hire companies. You will need an "International Drivers Permit" though!

I would also recommend hiring a WiFi dongle to use with Google maps for navigation and general Internet goodness. Roaming charges are really expensive, free WiFi is hard to find and navigation in the car may not be available in English or you will have to spell the location in Japanese to get the directions. We rented with these guys and they send it to your hotel with a reply-paid envelope you can post at the airport as you leave:

http://en.wifi-rental-store.jp/

Cheers for that, if you don't mind I may drop you a PM closer to the time for some advice if that's alright?

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ben5575 said:

seefarr said:

I'm even more impressed by your SMX now I know it was originally designed as a shaggin-wagon!

I recently went to Japan on a snow holiday. We hired the big brother of yours, the Honda Stepwgn for a few days and I took a bunch of pics of other Japanese van things if you're interested:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Cool trip and I see you like Delicas. Sounds like an excuse to get in with a photo of mine ;-)

They are pretty cool looking things

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SO to answer a few peoples questions about fuel economy I've done a little fill up to fill up test. For some reason this seems to be everybody's first question about the little Honda (well maybe second behind what the fks that? ) Anyway it's worth pointing out that my commute is across Edinburgh at rush hour, so the car rarely exceeds 30mph and is in constant stop start traffic, so dare I say if you were out of town you should see better results. However I was actually pretty impressed, the little thing got 32mpg over 200 miles of dawdling around town. Happy with that.

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So, like the rest of the internet I've been suckered in by the prospect of a cheap Golf R lease deal. I've stuck a quick ad up for the SMX online to see if there's anyone as stupid as me who fancies it

If not I'll just keep it, it's a bit of an impulse decision but we'll see what happens. I'll not post a link on here because I don't want to break any PH rules. However PM me if you can't find it.

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I've had quite a few people asking for some more pictures, it hasn't been washed so excuse the dirt!

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So, unfortunately this is the end of the tale of my SMX. It was collected this afternoon by a chap from Inverness. Couldn't of possibly asked for a better bloke to deal with. I'll finish up by posting the last job I did to get the car ready for sale; tidying up the brake calipers:

Before:







After:

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Hugh Jarse said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-S-MX-SMX-breaking-...
fill yer boots

Cheers, the little Honda sold within 24 hours of advertising to a lovely chap from up north. Is gone but not forgotten... Subsequently replaced with an E46 M3

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rb5er said:

Didn't fancy the Golf R lease then?

To be honest by the time I got the car sold the deal was finished. In reality it was probably for the best, I imagine the novelty would of washed off fairly quickly.

problemchild1976 said:

saddest news of the year so far

prince dying pales into insignificance!

how comes its gone???

JJ

In fairness I was convinced it was going to take months to sell, purely because I thought it'd be such a tiny market, but like I say there was a man at my door with the asking price within 24 hours so how wrong was I!

It ended up working perfectly in the end, the car went to a great home and I've quickly managed to move onto another dream car of mine to tick of the ever growing list...

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vsonix said:

see, I am a die-hard BMW fan but I am kinda gutted to see the SMX go and be replaced with a normal looking silver M3. And gutted I didn't know it was for sale as tbh I really want one now. that Jalopnik article totally sold it to me. Although I'd be really really happy with the 4x4 version for festivals!

I know, don't worry I'm off to Japan later in the year... you never know what'll happen after some more beer

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Bit of a thread resurrection!

Glad to hear its (hopefully) still out and about. Loved that little car.