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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 fortwo, so we've included reviews for other years of the fortwo since its last redesign.
Upgraded To Cabriolet!
realsmart1, 10/07/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion cabriolet 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I originally bought a blue with silver tridian coupe back in July... had issues with water retention in rear hatch...was given a cabriolet smart loaner during repairs...fell in love with convertible...immediately upgraded to a red with a black tridian convertible because of 1.2% APR financing promotion, despite $3000 depreciation for trade-in . I have no regrets...LOVE the convertible. Read my other review for coupe, same applies to this car.
WHEN ECONOMY MEETS FUN!
jroadster, 03/30/2009
2009 smart fortwo passion cabriolet 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing, it is fun to drive. I feel very safe when I am in this car, also the acceleration is better than you think. The quality for a car of this price is EXCELLENT, it feels rock solid and has go-kart-like steering. I can do 60mph and turn hard, feels like BMW designed the steering. This car is put together well for it's price it does not feel cheap at all. It does not roll or tilt when driven hard, makes me feel good and excited to drive this baby!!!
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PAINT IS COMING OFF MY ENTIRE CAR CLEAR COAT
RUTH DUMONT, 07/24/2017
updated 01/24/2019
2009 smart fortwo passion cabriolet 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
2008 and 2009 smart cars have had many issues with the paint peeling off their cars within a few years in spite of impeccable care. I saved 3 years to purchase my car. I'm a senior and the paint is peeling off like crazy. It looks like a car someone got off a wrecking sight. I have taken impeccable care of my car, garage kept, washed with water only, no accident. I brought this to the attention of Mercedes and the smart headquarters to apply for their "goodwill out of warranty process." that's a joke. I was denied twice. I did nothing to cause the paint to peel off and they have denied my requests for them to paint the car or replace the panels as was recommended by their approved place to obtain an estimate to fix the problem. I am heartbroken about this. Yes, it's just a car, but as mentioned i saved a long time to get my car new, and in no way should the clear coat be peeling off the whole car. I have contacted Mercedes and smart and they clearly will not do what is ethical and right and that is to take care of the deficient paint job that was initially put on the car. So, i am using my first amendment rights and i have posted 2 signs on my smart "buy a smart and watch the paint peel off in front of your eyes. smart/Mercedes will not fix this." these people know darn well that the paint job on those cars were crappy at best, and i don't know how they can sleep knowing that the ethical and morale things to do is make it right. Paint my car. I am heart broken. A car i wanted so badly and saved so long for and it looks like crap. People who see my car are appalled but mostly shocked that smart/Mercedes won't make it right. Be careful when buying these cars. Maybe you'll be lucky with a good paint job. I woudln't risk it. It will cost $2800 to fix my car. I'm a senior on social security and i can't afford this, nor can i sell the car the way it looks. Be careful, and don't waste your time dealing with the dealership or headquarters. They just don't give a rat's behind. Their pat answer is, "i'm sorry. The team has denied your request." the goodwill out of warrant process is a joke. So, my only way to get people to be careful when purchasing their smarts is for me to ride around with my signs and get the word out there. Don't know how these people sleep at night. They need to do what is right! As of 2019, I have gotten rid of the car. Mercedes never would back their car up, and the transmission failed on me for the 3rd time. It got to a point where I could not rely on the car. For a car I loved so much initially, I couldn't wait to get rid of it. I had it auctioned with proceeds to go to wheels for wishes. I would never deal with mercedes again, and initially I loved that little car but grew to hate it. The convertible top started to be temperamental in putting it up and down. I just left it shut as was afraid I would not be able to get it back up, kept getting caught up com where.
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Great little car!!!
frugaldave1298, 04/13/2012
2012 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
44 of 70 people found this review helpful
Got this as a commuter car for my wife's 13 mile commute. Only 400 miles so far, but last 2 fill ups have netted 43mpg (mostly hwy) and 39 (50/50). The good thing about these mpg numbers coming from someone who has had both a 2001 Honda INsight and 2007 Civic Hybrid...is that you DON'T have to try to get good mpg in this car. It just happens =) We have the Passion coupe with the wide wheels. Really though, this is a great 2nd car. You can drive it when you need to to save on gas and easier parking...and save your larger car for use only when needed. It makes perfect sense. Yeah, the transmission is a little funky, but you're used to it in no time, never feel underpowered, etc.
Over 100,000 miles?
Mr. commuter, 05/09/2016
updated 11/30/2017
2012 smart fortwo pure coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought it used with 2,200 miles on it (3/07/2013) now (05/09/2016) it has 66,833 miles and it just keeps going! 95% hwy use normal oil changes and a new set of tires. That's all! I added a better sound system my round trip from home to work & back is 130+ miles a day! This car serves its purpose. ***Update: on 09/27/2017 my little Smart car just clicked over 100,000 miles. I'm retired now and the car has 107,394 miles. It's used as a back up car and believe it or not I'm going to buy another Smart car. You can't beat the durability.
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