2008 smart fortwo Consumer Discussions

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

cliche pic?

Written by: steve_ on Sep 04, 2009 03:03 PM

Long-Term Test: 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe (Inside Line Wrap Up) Upshot? Lousy resale but bulletproof. Except the parts that the Ford Explorer hit. Read More...

Smart Fortwo

Re: Anyone Paying List Price? [priggly]

Written by: swtnlovabl on Sep 02, 2008 10:49 PM

A Safe Smart Car The smart car designers must have known that the size of the smart would raise questions of safety. In the event of an accident, how are occupants better protected beyond door beams, seat belts and airbags? Design a safety shell, like a walnut, and make it very strong. This high-strength "Tridion" frame has the ability to absorb tremendous impact, ... Read More...

Article Comments 2008 Smart Fortwo First Drive

No mention of requiring Premium fuel

Written by: tonyride on Feb 29, 2008 06:40 AM

I just read Edmunds Full Test of a 2008 Smart ForTwo Passion. I thought it was very informative, especially when they compared it with the similiarly priced Yaris and Fit. But I wonder why they never mentioned that the ForTwo requires premium fuel. Shouldn't budget minded consumers be made aware of that fact? Especially with the price of gas these days and most ... Read More...

Full Test Available!

Written by: KarenS on Feb 27, 2008 02:56 AM

Full Test: 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Read More...

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

Smart fourtwo vs Triumph Speed Triple

Written by: british_rover on Jun 06, 2008 02:49 PM

I found this amusing... smart fortwo VS. Triumph Street Triple I've started seeing a few smart fortwos out on the road recently. I applaud their drivers for getting a cheap vehicle that suits their needs. Really, I do. All the same, they are inferior vehicles. I mean, we can see that in the first sentence of this post. Not only does their name not require capital ... Read More...

Smart Fortwo

smart Wait

Written by: dstrom on Apr 18, 2008 06:16 AM

smart USA claims that they are building and delivering ForTwos in the order that customers made their $99 deposits. I made my deposit on May 9, 2007, configured it (added accessories) on March 14, 2008, and my current "Delivery Date Estimator" shows "3/21/2008 to 6/19/2008". How does that compare to others, both those who've received their cars and those still ... Read More...

Re: The ZAP Smart Fortwo [ironmike59]

Written by: gregg_vw on Apr 13, 2008 06:26 PM

The ZAP Smart Fortwo was even smaller, slower, less comfortable and quite a bit more expensive than the current FourTwo. I don't know how they sell a used 2006 smart when the 2008 costs considerably less than the money that has to be asked for a 2006. People complain about the 2008 smart prices, but they are literally many thousands less than the previous model. ... Read More...

Re: smart ForTwo Safety [dstrom]

Written by: gregg_vw on Mar 31, 2008 03:16 PM

Looks like it did pretty well, considering how small it is. Marked down because of marginal pedestirian protection (lots of cars have that). I also think that was the previous version, not the 2008. Read More...

Re: 2008 Smart Passion Owner Comments [paecific]

Written by: tiff_c on Mar 22, 2008 02:35 PM

10. I order the comfort package upgrade and the leather seat. Wanted the heated seats for cold Iowa winters. Will be interested on what it handles like on snow. It handles terrible in the snow! Our neighbors to the North have had the Smart car for a while and did a test of it in the snow along with many other cars. Here is the link. The Smart Car is in there and there is a ... Read More...

Article Comments: 2008 Smart Fortwo First Look and Drive

Re: Sweetness. [6sptl]

Written by: plekto on Dec 07, 2007 02:24 PM

Again, they wasted their profits on failed attempts to make it into a full line company with that oh so cool but underpowered like a lawnmower was under the hood roadster to their 4 door. The electric version going on sale in the U.K. soon is also taking a major hit to their bottom line as well. Add in the old engine's cost and the extra cost for interior parts - as funky ... Read More...