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4.38 out of 5 stars

Weekend transportation

cablvr, 09/23/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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It has been almost 2 weeks since I picked up the beast. Got about 42 MPG on the 1st tank, while showing a drop for the 2nd tank. Semi-auto tranny is somewhat abrupt. Engine is a bit noisy. Great highway stability at 50-65 MPH - did not feel any drift. Lots of questions about the make (manufacturer) from curiosity seekers. Wish I had handfuls of brochures to use as promotional tools.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Smart Car

sdbigdog, 09/19/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I bought this car as a fun backup car to my large SUV, but now I only drive Smart Car. I love it. At first the shifting seemed strange, but now I'm used to it. It's fun to pass Porsches on the freeway at 85 mph. My only problem is every time I stop people always ask me questions about it. It gets too much attention.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Ideal Key West Car!

Tom Lavender, 11/04/2010
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I have a very early 2008 Passion Cabrio. Really enjoy the car, but it's 150 miles to the dealer. Have had many driveability problems. It took Smart 2 1/2 years to figure what the backup problem was. I had cruise control installed, the dealer blamed the backup problem on the cruise. I had the cruise uninstalled still had the problem. I truly love the car but just don't understand Smarts logic as to marketing and service. I'm out of warranty and ready to trade cars Smart Weston acts like they don't want my car back. It is a wonderful car, would be even better if the dealer wasn't 150 miles away. They need better warranty and better service centers.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

First smart delivered in Oklahoma

Okie Boy, 02/01/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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The smart is a fun car to drive, it is roomy inside, power is good, and the automated five speed manual transmission works well but takes a little time to adjust to. The fuel econmy in mixed driving is about 38 mpg. Every where we go people want to know about the smart.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Hello Smart Car

Duchess10, 06/24/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I love driving my Lil Tic Tac. The hardest thing so far is getting out of parking lots. Everyone wants to talk about the car. Big SUVs seem determined to zip by, but I just wave at them as I pass them at gas stations. I've had no problems on the freeways at 70 mph and still getting 40-42 mpg. All town driving is getting 33-35 mpg. It is fun to drive and while it doesn't ride like a Mercedes Benz, I didn't pay for a Mercedes Benz.

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