Smart is coming to the US in 2008, and they're taking $99 reservations for their vehicles. Very popular in Europe, these tiny cars are basically Daimler-Chrysler's ultra compact fuel-efficient cars, and they've attained something of a cult following. Getting around 40 miles per gallon, the smaller footprint of the Smart fortwo allows it to park perpendicular to the curb (like a motorcycle).The smart fortwo basic starts at a mere 12,000, while the cabrio convertible is only 17,000.
Smart comes to the US in 2008 -- only 10 years after its launch!