2008 smart fortwo Consumer Reviews

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Written by: tampaliquors on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Seems like a good car, have several really cool cars to choose from in the garage, but I keep going to the smart. Peppy, nimble, seems huge inside. Valets love it, makes everyone smile. All for 15k out the door.

Favorite Features

looks, gas mileage, aux jack for my ipod

Suggested Improvements

give me a regular old stick shift.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Lover My Smart42

Written by: ron on 07/09/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Love the car and the way it handles in city and highway driving. It's fun and economical. The transmission takes a couple of drives to get use to how it shifts and the feel of the pedal, but once you drive it a little, it responds just fine.

Favorite Features

size, economy, feel, uniqueness

Suggested Improvements

I went from a Yukon XL to the Smart, so I am very happy with the mileage, although I guess it could be better for the size of the car. I understand the diesel version is better but emission standards in the us would not work for the diesel.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Convertible

Written by: av8rpvt on 07/08/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Awesome! Love the reactions, fell in love with the car in Europe, visited a dealer in Rome in 2006 and tried to get one to the USA. Dealer said coming in 2008. I've been waiting breathlessly since 2006 to get this car. Worth the wait!

Favorite Features

The convertible top, heated seats, the overall look of it!

Suggested Improvements

Wish there were more colors available when I ordered mine.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Debi's Little Blue

Written by: Debi's Freddy on 07/07/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have a big MB GL 550 that uses a lot of fuel. I bought this for fuel savings and how awesome it is to drive. Yes it is small on the outside but my sons friend Jose is 6'1 and stretched out his legs in the passenger seat. Be prepared for a lot of stares and people stopping you to ask questions. How fun!! Debi

Favorite Features

More user friendly GPS that my big Benz, quality leather seats/suede for more comfort. Great Kenwood systems. IPod connection that shows on GPG screen for easy use. Great parking and turn around. Easy steering. Rag top easy to put down and back up again.

Suggested Improvements

Maybe a little more pickup when slowing down and starting to go again.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Just bought a new smart

Written by: smartitis on 07/07/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Just picked up my new smart car (passion) yesterday and drove it 300 miles home. How fun! It is the first smart in our little hometown. It handled well and I got 40 mpg. So far so good. It will be a car that I will use for getting back and forth to work. I own a 430S Mercedes, but the smart will be my "run around town car"

Favorite Features

color, yellow!!

Suggested Improvements

leather in different colors (lighter)

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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This car is fun to drive

Written by: Bill Turpin on 07/07/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

My smart for two was a demo car and had 3500 miles on it when I purchased it. I now have 6500 miles on it. The car is a blast to drive, I like to get on the interstate highway and pass cars and trucks going 75 miles per hour, they look like they cannot believe this smart car can go that fast and have the power that it does. What is neat is the car will go over 80 miles per hour in 4th gear, ha. I would like Cruise control on the car and arm rests on the seats. And I will probably have Cruise control installed. So far, I love the smart car and am thinking about purchasing another one for my wife. People are very inquisitave about this car and like it, but don't like the 1 year wait.

Favorite Features

Looks, fuel mileage, dependable, reliable and fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Arm rests on the seats, cruise control, and better fuel economy.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Can't beat the fun

Written by: Rmichael on 07/06/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a great car, fun to drive, a pleasure to fill up (once and a while) at the pump, and a pleasure to own. It's very roomy inside, it fits me perfectly. It drives like a manual trans even in automatic and I love it.

Favorite Features

Size, color, transmission, ease of use.

Suggested Improvements

More little storage compartments.

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Should cost more

Written by: Pete on 07/04/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I drove the Smart 920 miles the first day I had it. Averaged 44 MPG. The fit and finish look more like cars costing twice the price. If you are in a hurry be careful where you stop. People just go crazy over this car and will delay you for sure wanting to know all about it!

Favorite Features

Very comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

How about a blower or turbo so we can really have fun?

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What a Car

Written by: Jimmy on 07/04/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this car in June. I dearly love the vehicle. It drives great and is a fun car. Gas mileage is great! Love my navigational system that is in it.

Favorite Features

Gas Mileage, Fun, Handle of the vehicle

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control would be great. Lower octane fuel would also be great

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It is what it is

Written by: Jim on 07/04/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Averaging 36 MPG in heavy stop and go, bumper-to-bumper traffic. On the road I get mid-40's. With AC off I can average over 50 MPG at 55-60 MPH. If you currently enjoy driving / riding in a large luxury vehicle you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a fun to drive, small, easy to park, inexpensive, economical vehicle for mostly city driving and you have no need for more than 2 seats or a lot of storage, it will be difficult to beat the smart. This vehicle is not perfect - it is what it is!

Favorite Features

fun to drive, great MPG, conversation piece, head turner

Suggested Improvements

nearest dealer is 4 hours away - hope my local Mercedes Benz dealer becomes part of the smart network.

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