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Used 2012 smart fortwo Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

the best vehicle i have ever BOUGHT

GEORGE, 03/27/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am 6 ft 4 inches tall and 290 lbs and the room in the car is fabulous the handling is fantastic in ten days I have had about 30 people stop and ask to sit or see the inside they can not beleive it is so comfortable thank you George brown

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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 out of 5 stars

Great city cAr

Chelsey, 11/04/2017
2009 smart fortwo passion cabriolet 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great city car

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3.5 out of 5 stars

It's ok

Rater, 05/14/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It drives like a jeep (hard and stiff) and is slow to accelerate. The brake pedal is uncomfortable. I use it to go to work where parking is an issue. This is the only reason I bought the car. In this respect it's great. I now compete with motorcycles. But in all other respects it is disappointing. Transmission is slow to shift, a/c not cold enough. Would I buy it again? Yes. Because of the parking issue I have no choice. If I didn't have to go to work and park I would not buy this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Just good to say

Jody of N.Y., 09/30/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is really good to show off how big it is inside. People I know can't believe how big it is and feels when it drives. The only thing I would change or add is Cruise control. I had it added, that makes it complete for me. I have nothing but fun when I drive it.

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