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4.88 out of 5 stars

Meets and surpasses all expectations

Markos, 06/05/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is not a sports sedan. It is a small, efficient urban two passenger transport that has a small footprint but a spacious interior. Being a Daimler product it has the safety and quality expected. Having a small Mitsubishi engine, it is no surprise the performance and reliability it has. Being a European design, it has character and head turning style. Over all this little car has fulfilled and surpassed every design objective and it is fun to drive around town. It is priced well for the market.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

What do you expect?

Squuirt, 01/06/2010
2009 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have heard some complaints that the Smart is slow, or doesn't shift like an automatic. The purpose of the ForTwo and the same reason I bought it was economy, not speed. But it is NO slug! Wind it up and it will go great! 75mph on the freeway is comfortable. Every day I am more impressed with my Smart. Remember, the transmission is a manual that is automated. It shifts exactly how I would expect it to, not an automatic. It takes a little getting used to, but once you understand it, it's fun! I am impressed with the ride for a 1800lb car! I am also 6'1" and have plenty of room! I like the simplicity offering comfort in terms of reliability and longevity. I purchased as a commuter, perfect!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Bill T, 05/13/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have more fun in this car then in any I have owned. It's responsive, comfortable and a joy. It is amazing to me how something that is so small can feel so big when you're in it. The transmission takes a bit to get used to, but as soon as you do, it works great. If you're looking for a race car, this ain't it, but if you want something to get you where you're going with a smile I'd say you don't have to look further. :-)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One Happy Camper

realsmart1, 08/13/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I thoroughly researched before purchase. Agonized between the Suzuki SX4, Toyota Prius & the smart. The smart won in the end because of its uniqueness, "star power," and somewhat because it is a Mercedes. I was concerned about it's performance in the snow but felt reassured by a few other smart owners that it is effective getting around even in a blizzard with a foot of snow. I'll need to wait until winter to test its ability to climb grades in the snow. I'm sure the SX4 would have excelled in the snow but according to consumer reports only avg. satisfaction was achieved by Suzuki owners, whereas smart owners overwhelmingly loved their smart as do I. The Prius is just too expensive.

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5 out of 5 stars

More attention than a cute puppy

Craig, 04/06/2010
2009 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is great. I just bought it and the transmission must be shifted by hand. In the automatic mode feels sluggish. But I never have bought an automatic in my life. I have ridden a motorcycle my for most of my life and driven everything including tractor trailers. The entire roll cage cabin makes you feel safer than a NASCAR. When gas hits 5 bucks a gallon (and it will) the salesmen will have to hold buyers off with a whip and a chair. Forget those stupid electric cars for now. They are 10 years away. We plan a country wide, east of the Mississippi trip this summer. I will write a Smart car blog...warts and all.:>)

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