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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my car

Jaq, 10/25/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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The car is fun to drive, handles well in the corners and in traffic it is very nimble. Interior is comfortable and when you keep in mind what the car is designed for it meets all the criteria very well. Fuel economy is basically how well you control the right foot. Need to adjust to limited space.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Smart Car

Trace1979, 06/26/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I love my Smart Car. I have had mine for 3 months now and my husband just picked up his Smart Car 3 weeks ago. We love them !

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Disapointed Owner

Rob, 07/19/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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The car is fun to drive with the exception of the transmission. You never know when it is going to hesitate, sometimes it take 3 to 5 seconds for the computer operated clutch to decide what it wants to do. This is dangerous when trying to pull out into traffic. The gas mileage in the city is only 25 to 30. The car has not lived up to my expectations.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Can't be shy if you own a Smart Car

Terry, 10/19/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I awaited my Smart car with great anticipation. Ordered it online in late April of 2007 and took ownership May 1 2008. The room inside is amazing. This summer I drove all over Boston, usually 40-60 miles a day. I had a minimum of 5 full conversations with strangers about this cute little car. When in stop in go traffic I realized that using the car in manual provided a much smoother ride. I now prefer to drive that way and I find I get 10 more miles per gallon. Having the option of shifting on the stick or on the steering wheel is a great choice. Beware of potholes, railroad tracks and road work going over these too fast- scares the wits out of you. Easily driven at 70 mph with no problem.

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5 out of 5 stars

Thought they would never get here!

Hal, 10/24/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Started driving them in Europe over 7 years ago and they were a delight, cute , very maneuverable, and fit in all the very small places in Rome,Paris, and London. Tried immediately to buy one (they were 60,000 lire/$6000 US in Rome) when I first tried. They would not sell me stating that the U.S. would not allow me to import them. My wife and I ordered one each in late 2007 and they arrived in May and July 2008. They are a delight to drive and have plenty of pep, a delight to merge onto the freeway and can easily go 90 mph or higher if some SUV gets testy and aggressive. They are very safe & stable weighing in at more than a ton, have ABS and ESP, 4 airbags & a 5+ crash rating. Go for it!

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