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5 out of 5 stars

my smart

Ralph , 06/18/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just love this car. It is fun to drive and everybody loves it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for the Beach

neptune2000, 07/02/2008
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm in line for another cabriolet, but the wait is now 18 months, so I found one in Sherman Oaks, CA. With only 2000 miles on it an no dings at all. It was just like brand new. I traded in a Ford Explorer. I have owned Ferraris and this car is as much fun (different kind of fun). I tried it on beach streets (Manhattan Beach), freeways (LA to Orange, 405, 5, 55) and it handles great. I am glad I got the Cabrio, it is great at the beach.

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5 out of 5 stars

excellent car

kay, 03/03/2009
2008 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love the car. When your in it you feel like your in a normal size car. Your actually up higher than a lot of cars, which is one of the safety features. The mileage is much better than they advertise it. I find it to have great pick up. It feels like any other car going 80mph. I was pleased by how well it drives and feels.

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5 out of 5 stars

Think Outside the Box

Red Fred, 02/28/2009
2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought for our daughter who is 15 so that she can learn to drive and take it to college. I drive it now almost every day and will miss it when she gets her license. Solid, practical, great handling, efficient, peppy car to drive

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2.5 out of 5 stars

fortwo Hates Winter

UncyHerb, 02/03/2009
2008 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Skinny front tires and auto trans makes ABS come on with every stop in snow. The rear wheels are always trying to drive forward as you come to a stop, so it's up to the fronts to stop the car AND the motor. I've gotten in the habit of popping it into neutral as I'm stopping. I have no confidence in slippery stopping times. Roads made bumpy by frost heaves and potholes make for a punishingly harsh ride. The suspension must have only a couple of inches of travel because it doesn't take much to jolt the whole car on a bump. But when the roads are dry and smooth it's fun to drive. Nice around town.

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