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What a SMART choice!
BJH, 03/13/2008
2008 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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At first I was hesitant about buying such a small car, but I saw the crash test ratings online before buying the Smart, and I signed up to buy it. It gets great gas mileage, plus you can garantee that as soon as you pull out of your driveway, your car will get attention. It is fun to drive and it looks sporty.
Fun To drive With Some Compromise
FoxMajik, 03/14/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I was a Smart reservation holder from the day the reservation program opened. I've been anticipating buying my fortwo since 2006. I'm glad I followed through with the purchase because now I own a highly exclusive car with features normally only found in luxury cars. Those heated leather seats are great for days where you need a little warm comfort but don't want to kick on the heater. Negotiating lane changes and jumping in between cars when switching lanes is virtually effortless -- the engine packs plenty of power for a car that size at the cost of lower fuel economy and higher emissions than a car its size should have.
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Finally they're here...
SmartNAtl, 03/14/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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As a third car for commuting to work this thing rocks. Not a lot of power but once you learn to use the manual mode the highway isn't a problem. It looks cool, gets a lot of attention, and my gas mileage is excellent. It's a lot bigger on the inside than it looks and very fun to drive.
Incredibly fun but only a second car
George, 03/18/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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This thing is way cute and very fun to drive--it's my wife's car. She traded a 2 year old Beetle because of VW reliability problems. Want people to look at you and talk to you? Buy this car. Manual shifting is the only way to go and is easy and fun. This review is being written by a guy who just traded a 2005 Mercedes SLK 155 mph roadster for a 2008 BMW 335i convertible; yeah, this little car is that good and that fun to drive. Freeway driver it isn't -- it's got the power but gets the twitches above 70 mph due to the 6' wheelbase. I can't imagine not having this car but be sure to have a real car for trips-- this is a city car.
smarty pants
HGB, 03/23/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Have waited for this car for many years and am delighted to finally own one. Ordering a car online prevented me from test driving it, yet I am enjoying it everytime I get into it. Still don't know if I needed power steering or not. So I got it with heated seats too. I strongly suggest not to save on some options as I did. Get the $895 package and factory alarm. It's the better option. Enjoy the cabriolet if your climate is favourable. Mileage is pretty good. Accept the fact that you need hi-test, yet it's only 7-8 gallons per refill. Transmission is quirky, yet it's still fun to drive. The clutch has a limited life apparently. I resent the fact that the extended warranty is so expensive!
Super Fun
AJ, 03/27/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I've only had the smart for 2 days, but have driven it over 100 Miles already. Around town, things are great. It's roomy inside, the controls are logically placed, and it has every thing you need for your commute. At speeds over 68 mph, the drag from wind causes the car to bumble about a little. However, it performs strongly at 70, but must be urged to maintain 80 mph. Tailwinds from large trucks toss it a little too. But this vehicle was not designed for freeway travel, anyway. The transmission is a bit jumpy at slow speeds as well. It bucks a bit when it shifts.
They almost got it perfect
Mike Ross, 03/28/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Had this been a 10,000 car it would have been perfect, but not at 15 grand. Reliability = 1 star for obvious reasons - anybody who sells a car with the worst waranty in America (2 years) doesn't trust their own product. Performance is fine if you don't mind accelerating from 0-60 in 14 - 15 seconds. Certainly something I'd deal with for 100 mpg (not even near what this car gets) Gas Mileage - we're talking about pushing around a golf cart with a 1 liter engine, and 30-40 mpg on premium gas is all it gets? If this were a 10 grand car, and averaged 80 mpg I'd have 2.
had the rest and now the best
cathys smart, 03/29/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I purchased this car 5 days ago and just today had to fill it up. I had driven 290 miles this week and i cannot express how great this little car is. Jump in, jump out, uses very little gas, is fun and very spry driving around town. When you are in the car you do not fell like you are in a little car it is extremely spacious and cavernous. Best car i bought in along time
Bad Acceleration
Niles, 03/31/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Great car for commuting, Good gas millage, low emissions. Love that you can just park sideways in a parallel parking spot. Transmission has problems from 1st to 2nd, takes time for it to kick over which can be a problem when trying to accelerate quickly.
the little car that could and does
mcasdc, 03/30/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Wanna be really popular - get one! It's an automatic smile generator plus easy to park, good gas mileage for city use. It isn't a BMW so don't expect that type of performance. Quick starts and at one week ownership - gas mileage looking great. Beats the gas hog MBenz that I was driving and required $65 to fill up after giving me 20 miles per gal.
25 dollars fills the tank
walt, 04/03/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I rented one in Germany back in 96 and both my wife and I enjoy driving the car. We recently picked one up the Cabrios and are very happy with the car.
smart i am
smart i am, 04/03/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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This car has proven to be much more than I expected. I have a fully loaded model and everything works great. The trick to driving is letting off of the gas so the car can change gears. Let off and it will shift automatically and very smoothly.
Fun, but weak in power
Xraypilot, 04/04/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I have owned this for 2+ months, 2,300 miles. Take the reviews that are from new owners or "100 miles, just picked it up last week" with a grain of salt. It's a new car; of course they are going to love it. I am 6'4", #225. I have driven with a 6'6", #260 passenger. TONS of room. It has pep and we even climbed hills with it. You will not see acceleration records with it. But then again, it is not touted as a sports care. Contrary to what it was built for (city), I live in the country and really do like it. I have parked the Tahoe & use this for work: 30-50 mi round trip/day. Very comfortable for a little car. It gets you from pt A to pt B economically & relatively comfortably.
Excellent Commuter Car City or Highway
John Brown, 04/08/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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A few days into ownership and it is a perfect work commuter car. Size and mass matters when it comes to build purpose, operational function, and safety. "It is what it is", and 700,000 sales around the world since 1998 speaks for itself.
It's just smart.......
autooracle, 04/06/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Fantastic turning radius, great handling ability. The rain sensor works perfect, the heated seats roast you like there is no tomorrow. They should have focused eking a bit more fuel economy out of it. I am getting an average of 42.
More smiles than even miles to the gallon
c_ster, 04/08/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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It just makes you laugh at yourself. What a pleasant feeling. I live in a town where my immediate neighbors drive Bentleys, Mercedes, Porsches and Ford GTs (and one old Ferrari). BMW's and Audis are banned because they stink of the middle class, (but I did see a democrat once driving a Saab before they ran her out of town). And yet I must get more waves, thumbs-up and smiles from the Cougars (35-40- something divorcees) than when I drove my v12 Benz convertible. Too funny. This thing drives like a go cart, feels remarkably stable, sips fuel, makes me feel like I am at least trying to save our planet (all the body panels are recycled milk bottles).
Cool Car
intake172, 04/10/2008
2008 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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After Test Driving I fell in Love with the car Never have I been so Excited about a car. Love the gas mileage. Making U-turns are a breeze even in a narrow street. Not bad at Highway speeds. If Blindfolded i would never know i was in a small car. I love the way it handles only because i like to feel the road i am on. You definitely have to be a friendly person to own one of the great cars. The best idea to ever hit the US in my eyes
It's just Smart........
Mike O, 04/12/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Great little car. Handles well, and that 4 star crash rating. Check most other cars, they are far less. Fun to drive. My other car is a Mini Cooper S. I like performance. For the best performance use manual mode. Shift up and immediately after let up on the accelerator and re-apply. Remember....The transmission is actually a manual.....
The name says it all......
autooracle, 04/11/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Great car. For the price point with regards to the safety features options etc. It is by far an excellent buy. I also love the fact that there isn't a socioeconomic boundary with buyers.
smart is smart not dumb
SB smart, 04/25/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I wrote this review after reading Karl on Cars' evaluation. He complained about the lack of a standard tach, no armrest, and the transmission. If you drive it in the city like you're supposed to, you won't need a tach if you leave it in auto mode. But the $120 I spent for one wasn't too bad. I don't miss the armrest because the Saabs I learned to drive on never had one. And after 2000 miles I've learned to drive it without the transmission lurching. Once you get used to it, it's an impressively fun car for around town and driving by yourself. It's got its faults, but I never drive it without a smile on my face. The naysayers just don't get it. Too bad.
2008 smart passion coupe
CHudacko, 04/21/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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What a fun car to drive & to own, people are always asking questions about it whenever we stop to fill up or to go shopping. And while driving there are folks waving and giving thumbs up and smiling at us. I can't think of any car that I have owned in the past that has drawn this much attention, it's just so much fun and a ball to drive at that.
Yes it is
mr. smart, 04/22/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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The smart fortwo does everything I need it to. I am enjoying the excellent fuel economy and fun to drive factor.
First Impressions
Dave S, 04/25/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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After waiting almost 12 months (current wait 18 mos.), we picked up our smart ForTwo Passion coupe a couple days ago. With gas prices of $3.55 per gallon here it couldn't have come in at a better time. So far we're very happy with it. It's everything we expected and more. First impressions: - Surprisingly roomy. Very comfortable. Great seats. I'd drive it on a 500 mile trip. - Somewhat choppy ride due to the short wheelbase, but not too choppy. - Stable and sure-footed, even at 75 alongside 18 wheelers, but you can tell that it weights 1800 lbs. - Transmission and shifting is "different" and requires some getting used to and some new skills but it's fun
Shockingly good car
daimler, 04/30/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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This car doesn't fit its specs: --it feels faster than its stated 0-60 time suggests --ESP is a *huge* safety issue that this car has alone for its price --It feels *much* bigger inside (coming from being 6'1" and 180# --Despite its price, the build quality is as good as cars 2x its price --The interior feel (quality and layout) again feels...well, if not luxurious, then at least not like a 25K car, let alone a 15K car. Really an amazing piece of work. Consumer reports panned the car and I completely don't get it. I find this car more fun to drive than my wife's old Miata because I actually fit in this car and this one is big enough to haul a few bags of groceries standing upright.
New Smart Car
smartncowner, 05/11/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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New Owner and love it! For a single person and my dog, this vehicle has met all my needs, even on the highway. The local driving to work and the stores make the local driving fun. The first trip on the highway was a big step and it exceeded my expectations dealing with the acceleration, wind, air conditioner running, big rig navigation, passing, braking, and just cruising. It is really a fun car and I actually feel safe driving.
I love mine
redesert, 05/11/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I have had my Smart for 2 months. A great commuter car. I am 6'4" and fit very well. (Not so well in the Yaris or Fit) It is actually a blast to drive.
so far, so good!
dp, 05/15/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Smart passion coupe delivered 1 week ago. so far, my impressions are extremely favorable. have driven @ 400 miles in 5 days. good handling at highway speeds (70-75 mph). decent handling on hills and in high winds.
love to be SMART
SMART JL, 05/10/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Ordered the car in early April 07. Was worth the wait! My car cost about 15,050 with shipping. I've only driven 500 miles, MPG = 38-41. Parked at an NHRA race in Madison Il. and must have had 100 people ask questions and give the thumbs up-even several Illinois State troopers. The car is what it is and I love it! The shifting is hard to get use to but with a little practice it is a blast. Steering is also tricky because of the short wheelbase
Another planet altogether
Smartgabester, 05/20/2008
2008 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Very fun to drive, thrifty, excellent conversation item.The ride is a bit choppy and slow, and the transmission is fickle.I always look forward to driving it, and I consistently get 40mpg.It runs fine in 89 octane MIDGRADE, spiked with 5-10$ of 92 octane premium per tankful. Defective radio, changed under warranty within 5 min. by the dealer. The gas gauge has been a bit whimsical, but worked its own bugs out (healed itself). Catalytic converter hot air pump failed: another 5 min. stop at the dealer for a replacement. The driver's side mirror fuzzes a bit. The starter lock has a personality. Tinny speakers too.
What a great car
Baldman, 05/20/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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This is the most fun I have had with a new car. It is extremely roomy and feels bigger than it really is. Super fun driving in the city. You get many waves and looks and be ready to spend a lot of time talking about it when you go out.
Fantastic!
1SMART, 05/27/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I am very pleased with all aspects of this car. It's roomy, has great power and is a blast to drive. Very well put together, I love it and would recommend it.
Two smart car family
Jim, 05/26/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Took delivery 2 weeks ago of a passion after 13 month wait. Picking up second smart, a Cabrio this week. Never had a car that garnered so much attention. So far gas mileage has been better than government ratings. Going anywhere takes 15 minutes longer because of the crowds and questions.
Super Fun
Super Smart, 05/23/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Come on! People are comparing this car to a restored 85 civic for fuel economy. It may be true that the civic gets better mileage but how much fun is a 1985 civic to drive? I first saw this car in Italy and could not wait to get one. I have seen, studied, drove and read all the available info. This car is designed well and is fun! Sure, it could use better gas mileage, a smoother transmission and longer warranty , but what car is absolutely perfect at this price level? As stated: "The smile factor" is what makes this car a pleasure to own. This will be a second runabout vehicle for me in the city. Can't wait to get mine.
Smart to get a Smart
smartminixb, 05/28/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I have my smart for over 4 months now and it's nothing but a pleasure to drive. This car handles better than what I expected. It gets better gas mileage compared to my truck. Both interior and exterior styling is superb. Washing and waxing it takes less than hour. All in all I love this car. I will eventually get a second.
3rd one I have had.LOVE IT.
Jeffrey Seger, 03/23/2019
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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a little rough on bumps, windy days are rough, have owned many cars of all sorts but never have owned one more fun to drive then this smart car.
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Silver Bullet
AztroRover, 08/09/2019
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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So far so good with my little commuter. I bought it for about 2K, had 67K miles on it, gets me to and from work for cheap. I also have a range rover sport and the gas savings will pay for itself in just 1 year. I have found it to be a little more than just basic, AC is cold, heated seats are warm. Driving it reminds me of my Suzuki Samurai I drove in the 90's. Short and bumpy but fun. First saw it in Spain in 2000, thought if they come to the USA, I will buy one. Well I bought a Lotus instead, eventually sold it. Drove my Rover for a few years then though I should get something cheaper to drive to work, just me and my book bag. It's really cheap especially if you service it your self, just did the 70K service. Obviously breaks needed to be done by a mechanic and it was like 80 dollars total -still cheap. Had a little snafu with the AC fan, but simple wiring fix had it in fully functional, didn't cost me anything except to do some reading. will need speakers, original ones are entirely made of plastic! I will drive it probably until its a paperweight. Its really a fun little car, I must have gotten one built on a good day.
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Not out of a cracker jack box.
Lois Geraghty BC, 07/01/2021
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Others should Know what they want . I wanted Electric. In my search I came across this 2008 Fortwo Coupe Smart Car. Didnt know much about them , was a little leary , older than I really wanted but thought it was Cute. Test drove and bought it on the spot. I didnt realise all that it was. Today I Love it. I found that it had All the things I wanted (except electric) and a Pano roof which Leaf doesnt have. I had just sold 2017 Jeep with all bells & whistles but No Pano. I still want a Leaf but am Keeping my Smarty, just changed stereo to flip up screen with dvd & phone service. It has Air but I hardly use it , like the feel of the wind and better for enviroment. I could Even change my own oil. This is 2021 but this 2008 cutey has all my votes. Loving it. Louise Geraghty BC>
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Best of the Smart Fortwo series?
MichaelB, Austin Texas, 09/04/2023
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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I recently acquired a very low milieage, cover-kept Smart Fortwo Passion convertible, in white with a red interior. This thing is a barrel of fun, and faster than you think if you keep the revs between 2500, and under 5000 which is easy to do with the paddle shifters. This car is solid, has no rattles, and is pleasure to look at. Two downsides: a bumpy ride over speedbumps and potholes, and a slow gear change between first and second (the others are fine). These are things I work around. It makes my other two cars feel like glass-smooth speedboats (and so a bit boring!)
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I LOVE MY LIL TIC TAC
WITH A PASSION, 03/04/2009
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
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Got my car in April, 2008. The craziness of being chased down by tow truck drivers and 20 people standing around my car in the grocery store parking lot has gone away. But still have the occasional "how do you like your little car?" at the gas pump. Happy to say, almost a year later and I am still in love with my eco- friendly, economical import. In town, I get 33-42mpg depending on how I'm driving but even when gas was $4.00 a gallon, never spent a whole $20 to fill up. Big inside, very SMART outside.