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
3.88 out of 5 stars

new type of car

keypeds, 10/04/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Midsized car seating is comfortable , visibility to front and sides is good to the rear it is poor . the interior layout is good as are the basic cd and A/C . Steering and handling are responsive and with a small turning circle as you would expect. Corners well . Winds of 50 mph will nudge the car but you still have control. Engine is minimally audible from inside even at high rpm . The transmission I would compare to a motorcycle being shifted without the clutch but in an excellently smooth manner . so that eventually you basically shift with the accelerator . actually fun and smooth no complaints. Power delivery depends on the drivers ability to master shifting. Can be driven on highways .

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

As an Owner from Florida.

Louis G. Myers, 02/21/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Very good on the highway. I like the room inside, the steering, the visibilty, and the exterior and interior color. Here are some things that wood help you in the 09s. I had my grandson drive, he is 6ft 5. now thats OK but he wears a size 15 shoe. He had a hard time with his left foot, it was a little too tight on the left side where the foot goes.We do feel a bump or pot hole which is understandable.

Report Abuse
2008 smart fortwo for sale near you
Showing 3 of 37 listings
See all 37 listings

4.75 out of 5 stars

Smiling in my Smart

Smart in Naples, 06/12/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Although we had some reservations about buying a Smart car, now that we have owned it for 3 months there are no regrets. It is fun to drive, comfortable for two large people, and provides a reason for all of those who see it on the road a reason to smile. We can fit groceries for a week for two in the back compartment, as long as it isn't a Costco trip with large bundles of paper and cleaning supplies. The gas mileage is OK, 33-38 mpg with mostly in town driving, but it is so much fun to drive and pass the big land yachts that are so prevalent in Naples Florida.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

My little red mobile

bbuddha, 06/25/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I almost got side swiped going 65. My smart dodged the other car without being out of control. That's when I could sense Mercedes' technology was in this car. For a micro car, it is superbly made. The car started to drive even better when I reached the 2,000 mile mark. My partner is 6 foot 4, and he rides comfortably in the passenger seat. I am more satisfied than I thought I would be.

Report Abuse

3.75 out of 5 stars

This car is fun to drive

Bill Turpin, 07/07/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5