Skip to main content

Used 2008 smart fortwo Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
189 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.5 out of 5 stars

2009 Finally

Robert, 12/27/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Well after 18 months I finally received my Fortwo the day before Christmas. Although I have only been driving it a few days, and the weather here in Chicago has been, shall we say, rotten, I find myself smiling and waving to all my fellow motorists. On my trip to the local mall for post-holiday shopping I encountered my first triumph when it came to parking. I found a "space" that no other car would ever fit into.

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

Brilliant design and practicality!

david wayne, 07/26/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Drives great on the highway. Gas economy and driving capacity is under rated on car reviews. Averaging 44 mpg in town and speeds up when needed for highway traffic. Comfortable and luxurious inside and much more space than I expected for storage. Brilliant and well thought out design. Love that I will never get a dent on the plastic panels too.

Report Abuse
2008 smart fortwo for sale near you
3 of 32 listings
See all 32 listings

4.88 out of 5 stars

Smart Car Rocks

Smarty, 02/16/2009
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The car is amazing. Acceleration is a bit slow but plenty of power in gears 3-5. Recommend the manual drive feature, much smoother operation. Gears 1-2 a little jerky in traffic. Comfort and roominess is great. Most fun I've ever had driving a car. Car still turning heads after a year. Heater is a little weak, can't wait to try A/C. Gas Mileage is excellent (38- 44)but don't expect miracles. Seating is comfortable. Car is a little jerky if wind is kicking hard. I've had mine up to 101mph and still a little room left. Handled well at that speed with no wind. Nothing beats the drive though...had it for a year and still can't wait to get into it every day.

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

maxelle, 07/01/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I got my car 2 weeks ago and have loved every minute of it. I've wanted a Smart for over a year and was so excited to finally get one. It is a lot of fun to drive around town. I am 6' and have plenty of room. The interior is beautiful. I feel like I'm in a $60,000 car. Mine is fully loaded and everything appears to be made with quality products. I highly recommend this car if you have the patience to wait for it.

Report Abuse

3.5 out of 5 stars

smart fortwo

BumbleBee, 08/01/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5