800

That's the number of Smart cars coming into Canada this fall.

And they are All. Sold. Out.

We visited what passes for the local Mercedes dealer (because it is, in fact, located in the city next door to us) on the weekend, where they had just taken receipt of a model to show off to people.

They are taking deposits. For delivery, at earliest, this time next year. That is, if you happen to be one of the lucky people on the waiting list who gets one of the cars alloted to the dealer.

So I've pretty much given up on getting a Smart. Alas. I sat in it. It is Just So Tiny and Perfect.

But if I have to make due without a car for a year or more, I might as well make due without a car, you know?