Your New Car — Smaller, Safer, and Smarter Than You? - Luxury Coach Lifestyles
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 08-26-2012, 09:32 PM   #1
Neweller
Senior Member
 
Neweller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Heartland
Posts: 3,563
Default Your New Car — Smaller, Safer, and Smarter Than You?

The buzz at the Detroit Auto Show for 2012 was small cars are now sexy again. Would you envision hauling one of these on the back of your sexy Newell Coach? Maybe?
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Future GM car.jpg
Views:	141
Size:	48.4 KB
ID:	2679  
__________________

__________________
Ken
Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
Wanted: Newell Coach Needing Engine Replacement!
If you want to sell, PM or Private Message me. Thanks!


"I know I’m not perfect, and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean."
-Bob Marley
Neweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-27-2012, 12:06 AM   #2
larryweikart
Senior Member
 
larryweikart's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Iyopawa Island, Mi. (sometimes)
Posts: 421
Default

We have a Smart car and have been in contact with a Prevost owner who hauls his on a double sized reese motorcycle rack. It sits sideways and is actually 6" over the 81/2', but who could tell. No backing up problems whatsoever.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0470.jpg
Views:	130
Size:	19.5 KB
ID:	2680  
__________________

__________________
1994 Newell #365 w/Corvette, 2002 streetrod 34 ford golf cart, 2009 Smart Car, 1958 Century Coronado, 1965 Cruisers Inc, CAR & BOAT CRAZY! LOVE OUR NEWELL!
larryweikart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2012, 11:37 PM   #3
NeverEnding
Member
 
NeverEnding's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 81
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Neweller View Post
The buzz at the Detroit Auto Show for 2012 was small cars are now sexy again. Would you envision hauling one of these on the back of your sexy Newell Coach? Maybe?
It's small enough!
__________________
Tom and Donna

Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it. - Henry Ford
NeverEnding is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2012, 11:39 PM   #4
NeverEnding
Member
 
NeverEnding's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 81
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by larryweikart View Post
We have a Smart car and have been in contact with a Prevost owner who hauls his on a double sized reese motorcycle rack. It sits sideways and is actually 6" over the 81/2', but who could tell. No backing up problems whatsoever.
Nice little smart car! No backing up problems? I wouldn't think so. Larry, how does it feel going from driving the Newell and then getting in driving the smart car?
__________________
Tom and Donna

Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it. - Henry Ford
NeverEnding is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2012, 01:12 AM   #5
larryweikart
Senior Member
 
larryweikart's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Iyopawa Island, Mi. (sometimes)
Posts: 421
Default

Well Tom it is a little bit of a change but we love that little car. We live on an island and when we're home most of our driving is to one of two cities, each about 10 miles down the road. I can drive to town for a buck and it is actually a blast to drive. They have paddle shift and are very quick. When i drove the Navigator I could almost drive the Newell to town for bout the same amount of $$. By the way, when are you getting off your butt and getting that Newell? (no pressure,)
__________________
1994 Newell #365 w/Corvette, 2002 streetrod 34 ford golf cart, 2009 Smart Car, 1958 Century Coronado, 1965 Cruisers Inc, CAR & BOAT CRAZY! LOVE OUR NEWELL!
larryweikart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2012, 07:33 PM   #6
Neweller
Senior Member
 
Neweller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Heartland
Posts: 3,563
Default

How about one of these little Mercedes Benz. They may get built in the same plant as the little Smarty!
Attached Images
 
__________________
Ken
Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
Wanted: Newell Coach Needing Engine Replacement!
If you want to sell, PM or Private Message me. Thanks!


"I know I’m not perfect, and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean."
-Bob Marley
Neweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2012, 10:01 PM   #7
larryweikart
Senior Member
 
larryweikart's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Iyopawa Island, Mi. (sometimes)
Posts: 421
Default

That may very well be Neweller. When we visited a Smart dealer in Germany, before the Smart came to the good ol USA, they also had a very sporty model like your pic. Nice little buggy!
__________________
1994 Newell #365 w/Corvette, 2002 streetrod 34 ford golf cart, 2009 Smart Car, 1958 Century Coronado, 1965 Cruisers Inc, CAR & BOAT CRAZY! LOVE OUR NEWELL!
larryweikart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2012, 10:54 PM   #8
Randy J
Senior Member
 
Randy J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Where ever we happen to park the Newell
Posts: 485
Default

I'm liking these little rides. Nice little Mercedes Benz. Cute smart car Larry! I need Randy to buy me one of these. Esp. since he won't budge on a Vespa!

Leeann
__________________
Randy and Leeann Jagger

1991 Newell Coach
2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

"If I lose today, I can look forward to winning tomorrow, and if I win today, I can expect to lose tomorrow. A sure thing is no fun.”

"Sometimes I pretend to be Normal. But it gets boring. So I go back to being me." lol!
Randy J is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2012, 12:56 AM   #9
Ron Skeen
Senior Member
 
Ron Skeen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Jefferson City, Tennessee
Posts: 197
Default

I am modifying the ramp on the rear of the coach to accommodate the RZR but I think that it would carry a smart car if the axle weight works. The ramp will be 56" x 96 and should carry at least 2,000 lb. Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_4690.jpg
Views:	206
Size:	16.3 KB
ID:	2691
__________________
Ron & Jean Skeen
1996 Newell 45' #422
2004 Newell 45'8" #689
60 Series Detriot
Yellow Dodge Truck
Ron Skeen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2012, 01:12 AM   #10
Ron Skeen
Senior Member
 
Ron Skeen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Jefferson City, Tennessee
Posts: 197
Default

This was when I had a ramp for my 1989 Classic which would haul Golf Cart, Goldwing, ATV or anything that fits on 4'x8' platform. Click image for larger version

Name:	Trailfest 2006 042.jpg
Views:	190
Size:	21.0 KB
ID:	2692
__________________
Ron & Jean Skeen
1996 Newell 45' #422
2004 Newell 45'8" #689
60 Series Detriot
Yellow Dodge Truck
Ron Skeen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2012, 03:40 AM   #11
Raymond N Priscilla Miller
Senior Member
 
Raymond N Priscilla Miller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 133
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Skeen View Post
I am modifying the ramp on the rear of the coach to accommodate the RZR but I think that it would carry a smart car if the axle weight works. The ramp will be 56" x 96 and should carry at least 2,000 lb. Attachment 2691
WOW! Nice toys Ron!
__________________
1987 Newell
Raymond N Priscilla Miller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2012, 03:41 AM   #12
Raymond N Priscilla Miller
Senior Member
 
Raymond N Priscilla Miller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 133
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Skeen View Post
This was when I had a ramp for my 1989 Classic which would haul Golf Cart, Goldwing, ATV or anything that fits on 4'x8' platform. Attachment 2692
Pretty 89 classic you owned. When did you make the upgrade to the 96?
__________________
1987 Newell
Raymond N Priscilla Miller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2012, 01:58 PM   #13
Ron Skeen
Senior Member
 
Ron Skeen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Jefferson City, Tennessee
Posts: 197
Default

I went to the 96 in Oct of 2005. This picture was made at the Hatfield McCoy Trailfrest back in 2004. I did a lot of updates on the 89 and really enjoyed the coach which I purchase in 2002 after thinking I want a Prevost. I purchase the 89 from Marathon in Dallas. I bought the 96 and still had the 89 so I put them both up for sale and sold the 89 the first week. If you will send me your email I will send you some pictures. My email is ron@skeenrentals.com
__________________
Ron & Jean Skeen
1996 Newell 45' #422
2004 Newell 45'8" #689
60 Series Detriot
Yellow Dodge Truck
Ron Skeen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2012, 10:22 PM   #14
NeverEnding
Member
 
NeverEnding's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 81
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by larryweikart View Post
Well Tom it is a little bit of a change but we love that little car. We live on an island and when we're home most of our driving is to one of two cities, each about 10 miles down the road. I can drive to town for a buck and it is actually a blast to drive. They have paddle shift and are very quick. When i drove the Navigator I could almost drive the Newell to town for bout the same amount of $$. By the way, when are you getting off your butt and getting that Newell? (no pressure,)
Larry we are still dreaming! Hopefully, we'll be making a trip out to the factory soon. Waiting for the heat to ease up. If there were any in our area to check out we would have been on that. Donna is coordinating for the holidays, my idea of a holiday would be us in a coach for Christmas! Realistically, we are planning a trip to the Newell factory in November or early spring of next year. No, pressure? We still have time our goal is to be proud newell owners by fall of next year!
__________________
Tom and Donna

Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it. - Henry Ford
NeverEnding is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2012, 10:39 PM   #15
Raymond N Priscilla Miller
Senior Member
 
Raymond N Priscilla Miller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 133
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Skeen View Post
I went to the 96 in Oct of 2005. This picture was made at the Hatfield McCoy Trailfrest back in 2004. I did a lot of updates on the 89 and really enjoyed the coach which I purchase in 2002 after thinking I want a Prevost. I purchase the 89 from Marathon in Dallas. I bought the 96 and still had the 89 so I put them both up for sale and sold the 89 the first week. If you will send me your email I will send you some pictures. My email is ron@skeenrentals.com
Ron my email is millerraymond756@yahoo.com . You can email me anytime or PM me here. You might want to post the pictures here on the forum. Others seemed to enjoy what you have shared.

After we sold our class C and started looking into a more luxurious bus we also considered a Prevost but we're glad we ended up with a Newell. It's been 6 years and we still love our 87 but we always keep an eye out. Never know when we might come across that steal of a deal.
__________________

__________________
1987 Newell
Raymond N Priscilla Miller is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Dialight LED tail/turn/stop light source encantotom Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 4 12-30-2011 09:29 PM
Rain, rain, more rain folivier Off-Topic Discussions & Humor 0 09-04-2011 04:19 PM
Filters for maintaining your coach rheavn Major Mechanicals 1 05-16-2010 09:46 PM
Small leaks are starting Bro. Dilly Exterior Works 3 01-27-2008 09:00 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Newell Coach Corporation or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT. The time now is 10:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×