2008 smart fortwo Consumer Reviews Page 3

Smart Right

Written by: Kelly1st on 08/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

The car was exactly as we had ordered, and the Sales Staff was terrific! They did not pressure us in any way shape or for, and were extremely knowledgeable regarding the car of its capabilities, and operation. We could not be more pleased with our Smart Car. It has performed as it was advertised and we are even more pleased with the Mileage per Gallon at 42 to 45 MPG. It drives like any other small car, and is a dream to drive. One would not know how small it is when sitting in it as it has plenty of room. The only time you are aware of its size is when you are not in it! Again

Favorite Features

MPG, stability, comfort, easy to drive

Suggested Improvements

Cruise Control

33 out 35 people found this review helpful

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A little EU in MN

Written by: GWE on 08/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

After seeing the Smart in Europe for years, I was pleased when mine came (as an orphan car). I have never experienced less than 40 MPG in city and freeway driving. Poor Mileage. The upright seating is remarkable. Tested a Honda Fit, the seating was low and uncomfortable. Although not a high performance machine, it's very peppy even at freeway speeds. I was surprised at the space behind the seats with the two-way opening rear door lets you put even tall things in upright. Electric top is great, with windows up it has minimal wind whipping around. Very fun to drive. Can go anywhere without people with questions, one person followed me home to ask about it. (yes it was annoying)

Favorite Features

Mileage, convertible, comfortable seating, many of the same features as luxury cars IE: remote locks, heated seats, rain sensor wipers, GPS navigation, auto head lights, paddle shifting. It makes me smile!

Suggested Improvements

Cruise Control,Cruise Control,Cruise Control,Cruise Control and clothes hanger hooks. Put seat back adjuster on the outside of the seat instead of the inside. Commission for constantly explaining the car to so many people ! How about a Hybrid version with 100 MPG !

44 out 48 people found this review helpful

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Excelent Vehicle

Written by: Chaka on 08/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

It's the right car for me and my spouse to get around town and on the highway.

Favorite Features

Seat height, A/C & lack of fuel usage.

Suggested Improvements

Add cruise control

9 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Fun for 2

Written by: Dagmar A on 08/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

We have just got the fun car 10 days ago and a lot of heads turned. We park the car in the drive way and strangers came up to us and wanted to see the car so we showed them the fun car and let them sit in it and they were all surprised how big it is inside and the seats are comfortable they like the color ( red and black trim). When you take the fun car anywhere be ready for extra time because people want to know everything about it. I love to drive it and my husband does to. I think everyone should test drive one. Thanks dagmar

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

wheel tilting would be great.

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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You cant be serious

Written by: allan on 08/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

Transmission is a disaster and you have to be nuts to take the car on the highway. It's cute, but for its size you ought get better mileage. Car is a disappointment and am getting rid of it. People like its looks, which is basically all it has, so its easy to resell.

Favorite Features

looks

Suggested Improvements

transmission better stability and mileage

46 out 75 people found this review helpful

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Great City Car

Written by: ekaJ on 08/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

This car is a great city car parking in place where other drivers wouldn't dream of parking. It is fun to drive and drives great in the city. It isn't as much fun on the highway. It may look small but you forget that you are in a car that small when you are sitting in it. Overall the car is great.

Favorite Features

You get to park in small parking spots. The cool factor. Not many people have one.

Suggested Improvements

NONE

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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2nd Smart Car in a month

Written by: Urkkle-Splat on 08/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

My son shamed me out of my V8 Silverado. So driving the Smart Car to work - 100km/day. Emissions - from 12 L/100 km to 4 L/100 km. Lost my Diesel 2 days ago. Dealership never explained the parking procedure for the 2006 model. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before purchasing the Smart Car. Anyways it rolled across the street even with the EBrake on. Now have the 2008 Limited Edition. Gas Model. Always stopping to fill up the tank - a bit of a pain. But I figure I saved about $250/mos. in fuel and emitting a smaller foot print. Off to dealership again 135 km away-glitch in Cargo Door window. Normally I go to the city once a year- so far I've been there 6 times.So much for the carbon issue.

Favorite Features

High Roof, fun to drive -have to watch not to speed. Love the clear roof. Very roomy. Love the color of L.E. leather seats.

Suggested Improvements

Cruise Control. 4 tires same size instead of 2 sizes-then we can carry a spare tire. Display the parking instructions on the dash. A number of owners have lost their vehicles because of poor or no instruction from dealerships.

16 out 20 people found this review helpful

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Expected More

Written by: Raul Montoya on 08/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

Reading about smarts online I was very excited about the purchase. I had heard tales of astronomical fuel economy and how the EPA numbers were grossly overrated. After owning a smart for several months I can say that this isn’t the case. It only gets about 2-3 MPG better than the civic it replaced. It is much slower, doesn’t brake as well, doesn’t handle as well, and has far less room. The build quality is also dubious with minor trim pieces breaking or feeling very flimsy. For such a small car with such a small engine and so few amenities I feel it should get much better MPG. If you are buying this looking for an ultra fuel saver spend a few dollars more and get a civic/focus/corolla.

Favorite Features

Style, size

Suggested Improvements

For the compromises it must get much better fuel economy. Once the newness wears off it is an unacceptable car.

22 out 29 people found this review helpful

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Wrecked passion

Written by: happy owner on 08/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

I have my passion for 5 weeks now. Two weeks ago while pulling through a green light we were hit in the left front (front end is gone) at approx 50 miles per hour. The car did what it was designed to do. We both walked away with a few bruises. Nothing serious. Damage is over 7,000.00. The police thought there were going to be serious injuries. Well built car.

Favorite Features

Well built

Suggested Improvements

upgrade carpet

15 out 17 people found this review helpful

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smart fortwo

Written by: BumbleBee on 08/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)

Review

It is a very well designed car with some quirks. The herky-jerky transmission goes away after you get used to what it wants to do versus what you want it to do and understand how to take control. There have been some teething problems as can be expected with a totally newly designed car. That does not take away from the fun of driving it and the savings in gasoline that goes along with it.

Favorite Features

It is fun to drive, gets great gas mileage and favorable pricing.

Suggested Improvements

Cruise Control, Cruise Control and Cruise Control (hopefully as an add-on accessory for those of us who already have the car). And smooth out the transmission shifting.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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