I drive a 2009 Four Two. 53 years old, ex military, and nightclub security. Best car I've ever had. Once you lose your ego, it's like being freed from your chains.
Sorry I know this comment was 10 months ago, but I fully agree with the notion that a lot of people would enjoy themselves more if they just stopped caring what people think. I don’t even think there’s anything wrong with these cars
@@DanCycles Yeah that’s understandable. I’m 24 and a small, petite girl and even I have received shit for having a smart car 🤣🤣 Let alone blokes who are 6’3. I just think, good on them for not giving a shit what anyone thinks. If it’s what you want and it gets you from A to B, who cares
@@Pinky1babe I don’t even drive that much, in 2 years I drove about 3k miles 🤣 I think I will get one and if the engine fails, I will modify it 😁… but I def need to work on my ego 😂
Hello from México! I saw this because I´m about to get a 2013 smart cabrio, and I´m wondering if you know something about that model, if is true it has leaks from the convertible part? do you know something? I will really appreciate your answer since it´s not easy to find info in this part of the world :P
Most people don’t know how much opposite lock you need to have in small car, whenever any sort of wind appears. It’s like drifting but in a straight line 😂
@@MrStoyan5 I see them often on the Autobahn in Germany, no way i would drive that on a freeway without speedlimits... imagine a SUV passing you with 220km/h...
You haven't lived until you've driven a Reliant Robin or an Invacar (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invacar) with a Semi Trailer is bearing down on you. I've experienced it in both and shat my pants.
It's not unsafe at all. Don't let them tell you white lies. I hit a deer with mine a month ago, going 60 with no breaking I'm still here. I have pics to prove it if no one believes me. They are very safe. THE END.
The guys at Top Gear smashed one into a concrete wall at over 100kph and the crash test dummy barely had a mark on it. They're actually safe as fuck...
Having owned a mk1, two mk2’s and the mk3 Fortwo they are definitely different to drive and quirky to own but they were all fault free and reliable. Whether you like them or not I think it’s great that such a car exists as there is a sea of dull as dishwater cars out there. I really appreciate the unbiased nature of your reviews Adam, you’re clearly comfortable with who you are and don’t need to compensate. A lot of “car guys” get all bent out of shape and seem to be dealing with other issues when reviewing cars like the Smart, Fiat 500, MX5 or MINI…….news flash…..all cars I have owned and enjoyed.
My son is 6’4” and loves his smart car. Single guy. Cheap to run and never gets asked to be designated driver as it only takes one passenger. Girls give him their numbers as they want to go for a drive in his car… who’s laughing now??
At my old apartment, there was only street parking, I need a car quick, had the choice between a 2015 Accord for 9000$ or a 2010 smart fourtwo for 800$, got the smart and the fuel it saved me, time I saved looking for parking paid for itself 10x over. I love this fucking thing.
The smart car is actually a well made car 🚗. It is after all a Mercedes product. The naysayers always underestimate the car. 1) there is plenty of room inside. Very comfortable seating. Not so much room for stuff. In other words, you’re not picking up a pallet of cinderblocks from Home Depot. 2) it’s a 1000cc 3 cylinder engine. It’s built for city and economy. You’re not breaking lane speed records with it 😂. 3) people sometimes tell me I’m going die in that thing. On the contrary, there is a thick hunk of steel that surrounds it as the roll cage. I found that out when I was looking For something solid to lift the car. 4) transmission is a 5 speed automated manual. In other words, it’s a manual transmission but the car does all the shifting and clutching. My wife complained about the “jerkyness “. I showed her how to come off accelerator to allow the car to shift. Way smoother ride. 5) the fuel mileage and parking is amazing! The car gets up to 50mpg. Parking is virgin tight by the train station so I look purposely for the ass that tried to take two spots and squeeze right in! 😂😂 then leave a note “didn’t expect me to have a smart car did you?” 😂😂. Well worth it.
People are always surprised when I pass them in my little yellow Smart Car at 100+ MPH. These things are quicker than you think, and I drive mine everywhere and anytime (Canadian Winters even, though deep snow can defeat me! LOL) I love mine, and though I have a Toyota Camry for the family and road trips, I love driving my Smart! :)
It shocked me too, as I was dreading driving home 80 miles on the motorway when I bought it but I was whizzing past a lot of cars and saw the surprised look on their faces and effortly cruised at motorway speeds ++
@@marcushull12I've driven Louisiana to OBX NC then Maine all the way on a two week trip Louisiana to Ohio twice and Louisiana to south Padre island..delivered DD for 3 years too these are great cars
Currently a Smart Fortwo 2013 owner! And I must say it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I must say that in order to have a great car you must follow some rules as well (I would say this should apply to every single car out there), by being very careful with all of its check ups and taking care of it you can have a very reliable and loyal car. Also, now you can find cool things so you can upgrade the interior and make it look way cooler 😎 I just love my baby car and I hope I can keep on driving it for many more years. Also, it is very important to mention that the newest versions (2013 and above) also come with a rain sensor and some editions even have their own touch screen, which have many different features like navigation maps, bluetooth, iPod, movies and many more just like mine does, and my car has seat heater just in case you’re somewhere really cold and feel the need to use the heating option, if not, you can keep them as normal, so 100 points for me! 🤯
Im 6'2" and 120kgs. Amazing how spacious they are. Ive owned everything from landcruisers to transit vans and hot hatches. Ive owned 2 smart cars 10 years apart and still the car that I think ive enjoyed the most. I had older autos and was like being a kid in a go kart. Freeways you need to avoid, but around town made me smile every time I drove it.
Saw these in Paris when they came out. There were popular because it's one of the few cars you can park in the city back to curb. If anyone seen Parisian parking tolerances will know that's a huge feature. Slap in a Huyabusa motor and gearbox and its insanity.
Years ago a friend lived in a complex with only one parking spot per lot... one of the neighbours had a Smart Fortwo parked sideways & another small car parked normally in the space leftover. They could probably fit at least 3 in the one parking space :)
I drive a Smart Fortwo. I'm not sure I agree with the enthusiasm. With that said, it gets super annoying trying to pass people on the highway. They will speed up because they are about to be passed by a Smart Car. This is something you have to deal with.
The wife and I have a Smart Car and as we are only two, with no children, we love our Smart, we bought it back in May, with 93000 miles on the clock. had a few prob;ems with the clutch actuator but watching on You Tube about how to sort this out, we are happy to say, that everything is now ok, the car tends to bounce a little in first and reverse, but once it is moving everything runs smooth, ours has an 84 bhp engine that runs extremely well. We live in England, in the South West and a couple of months ago took the car 218 miles to my sister, we cruised up the motorway most of the way at around 65 miles per hour, and coming back some 5 days later the same. We love our Smart, it does what it says on the box and we are more than happy to carry on with it. Mike Palmer
I've been driving Smarts over here in the US since they first started importing them; my current is a 453 3rd generation cabriolet. I absolutely love it!
I hit a four2 in my 06 rodeo back in 2019 ( driver reversed out of his driveway into main road traffic) I commented that it held together extremely well considering I hit it at 70kph
lol what... I'm looking at these with a few years between. I fucking love the look of them! Only reason I haven't bought one, is because I have a German Shepherd, which probably wouldn't fit. Haven't had the chance to test it out though.
I have a 450 0,8 cdi from 2000 and to date its driven 275000km. Now living in Denmark there is a big bridge(storbæltbroen) which I have to travel over twice a week (280km each way). As this is a toll brigde in my smart car I pay the same price as a motorbike, and on average I save 65% compaired to our other car on travel costs . So its a win win even if it is a big pram....
Love my fortwo turbo 2013. I don’t know why people complain about automated manual, the car still make 0-60 almost 10 secs, actually has more sense make change gears than a CVT fake gears. No other car I drove make you smile than this smart.
Nah the brakes in my ‘08 pure are some of the best I’ve felt. They engage ABS almost instantly with no problems and there is minimal petal travel. This is probably because the fluid has been replaced regularly over the years from the previous owner and I want to replace it again to maintain these great brakes.
I`ve just bought one , the same as the one in the video , I've gone from 4.0 LWB XJ. my friend has named it Daphne , as it`s daffodil yellow lol.. mine was £2,300 with 50k miles on it , FSH, new brakes( stops on a sixpence) , new clutch, actuator, tires and full MOT . It`s about as opposite to the smoothness of the Jag you can get but as I do less than 500 miles a year I just wanted something cheap to run (insurance and road tax) but I must admit it is better than I thought they would be (I`m 60 male so I dont give a sod what anyone thinks lol)
It's so funny, if you filter out all of his positive words he uses to offset the negatives of the car, it's hard to find a positive. "Once the suspension recovers after you lose two teeth on a small bump, it's not so bad". "It feels pretty zippy until you get passed by a tricycle" Come on man.
there was a guy in a black jeep that passed me as i was driving out of a parking lot... he yelled 'get a REAL car' as he drove by. now, you could say he clearly has a lack of testosterone to feel the need to shout it out of a MOVING vehicle. but i live in a very rural area, we get loads of snow in winter, and lots of people live outside town on gravel roads etc. so many people have the ford f150's and bigger... so the irony of him saying 'get a real car' when he was driving what would only be described as Lesbian Barbie's Dream Jeep, was amazing. i love my smart. it's easy to work on, cheap to drive, is fast enough, comfortable enough and fits more than enough stuff for a trip to Costco. besides, a jeep is rated 3 out of 5 stars on the crash test, a smart is rated 4...
The best review of the Smart ! I own a corvette grand sport C6, a porsche 911 C4 and a smart brabus edition. Love my smart and drive it more than the others.
I get laughed at when people find out I have one. Either that, or my sexuality is facetiously questioned {shakes head}. I'm six foot, well built and have no qualms about owning one. In fact I tell people what fun they are and not to judge until they've tried driving one. The 1.0L turbo is also pretty quick. It's just a shame about the fuel consumption, although that could just be my heavy right foot.
Working in car rental we had a smart roadster (1st model) for a few days to evaluate. We thought it looked sporty and thought we would give it a go. I'm glad you mentioned the transmission, it is an absolute shocker in a supposed sport vehicle. Give it some revs, change gears and your face would hit the windscreen as it decelerated during the sloooowwww shift. It was absolutely hilarious for about 5 min.
had 4 of them chipped diesel model with bigger turbo with folks in smart car club tuned them up to over 100 hp mine had 115 hp my gas model had 5,1 sound and tv screen was the sound pure edition ,took highway to work everyday cruised at 120km safe and no worries
That is one of the safest car, I have seen a pillar from the inside, it’s not just a pillar but with a steel bar running through, MDH there is a belt which you have to check and make sure it’s ok, never had any big issues, I own my 3 rd smart, there are a lot of upgrades for them especially the 10 turbo, not MHD MHD is a slower car, but 10 turbo is the best you can get.
love my 05 turbo diesel smart wouldnt trade it for the world. if you change the suspension with brabus shocks and lowering coils the highway is a breeze no more body sway.
Had the 4four in Germany has a hire car. Chirps wheels at every traffic light and with 4 adults it ..... still pull ..... 160Km/h on the road out of Bremerhaven! God it was fun!!!
I bought a 2015 smart fortwo passion in 2018 and it only had nine thousand miles on it (14484.1 km). I paid 7400 bucks for it. Today it has 28K miles on it. I live in the northeast in America, so all the guys with the big trucks with huge tires laugh at me just as much as I laugh at them. I drive around towns and the roads I travel on are narrow. The parking spaces are forever getting smaller and smaller while the vehicles are getting bigger and bigger. Fuel costs are only going up. Driving to work alone in a two seat car that is like driving a go cart that you can legally drive on the road vs being the only person in a huge truck, not hauling anything with 500 pounds of extra added accessories with 400 horsepower, stuck in traffic. In commute traffic you only go as fast as the slowest driver on the road in front of you. I'll keep my 70 HP small car and say no thanks to a huge gas guzzling, terrorizing, loud beast. I had a full size 89 Bronco, a 2002 silverado 2500HD with a 6.0 liter, I have owned Power Wagons and even had a Plymouth Trailduster. They were all ridiculous gas guzzling vehicles that cost too much to maintain and I didn't haul anything. I have much more fun driving my smart.
I would have the roadster for fun, but heard the auto boxes are troublesome. They are cheap here in the UK second hand, but a really cheap one usually has the issue described.
I actually find this car pretty good on the freeway. its only revving at around 2k rpm when doing 110km/h and quite steady when going straight on really smooth roads. anything other than smooth and straight and we have a very skitsih car that feels like it would spin at any moment. trucks, utes and SUV that over takes me also scares the living hell out of me as i can feel the car swerving at times, but other than that, great car on the freeway. i'd give it a 4/10 as a freeway car.
I bought a 2009 Brabus convertible 5 years ago and still love the hell out of it. Most fun car I've ever had. I don't get nervous much either because it's so small it's nowhere near anything else. Got an autoflash and a GoPedal to smooth out the shifting (somewhat) and it's really kind of a joy to drive.
Mine's been utterly reliable up to around 100K miles so far. Noisy at "highway speed" but does 85 mph just fine. It's not made for long trips, but I've done plenty of 100 mile highway drives in it. Ridiculously easy to maneuver, very practical. Easy DIY maintenance (like replacing lamps).
i bought the mk from 2006. BEst car i have a driven for the city. And yes, i also drove the amg gts. Sometimes its not about the power, but the fun in the city and always having a place to park.
Once again, a typically good re-driven review. So good, in fact, that I'm determined to seek psychiatric help for the confidence and security issues that, until this presentation, I never realised I had. Perhaps I'll end up in an asylum with a nice garden and a supply of mind altering substances designed to quench the negative thoughts that I possess about this vehicle. Then again, maybe the trained physicians charged with my care will realise that my not having confidence and security in a vehicle designed by Mercedes Benz and manufactured in China is indeed the measure of a perfectly reasonable mind. I can only guess as to their deductions. Either way, a Smart Car or a straight jacket is not high on the agenda for things that I want to be seen in, soon.
Proud owner of a F2 CDI MK1, apart from the electrical problems (they are prone to get water leaks sometimes and affect the ECU, with all kind of funny stuff happening), they're reliable as rocks. Most strange thing that happened to me was a weird electrical issue, some car sensor had an electrical gremlin and it just shut down the car after a stop, leaving a queue of cars honking behind you and not starting unless the short disappeared by itself as randomly as it came :D As said, they're in their element running inside the city, and you need to have nerves of steel to hit roads or motorway especially when you get cross wind and you try to overtake a truck (with time you learn to expect the wind thrust once you pass it), but let me tell you: Even when the high body roll, these things are a blast to drive in bendy roads. They're also surprisingly comfy for long travels, just stick the foot there and don't be affected by whoever is around, let'em honk if they think you're slow, and storage capacity is surprisingly big as you can stash them up to the roof. I even loaded a road bike inside by pulling the co-pilot seat down. Also, had several "accidents" requiring body panel substitution, mainly involving other over-confident cars when you're parked. Tow balls tend to crack your panels in half, but otherwise you can laugh at the careless door openers (just some paint transfer, no dents, paint cracked on their side :D). I even had incidents like accidentally forgetting I had reverse while parked and hitting a VW caravelle with no consequences for the F2 or the VW, panel just bends and absorbs the hit. I never tried a Smart roadster, but if the F2 was an absolute pleasure for me all these years, I want a roadster in my future garage for sure!
One day I watched a guy proceed to pass EVERYONE on the shoulder with his Smart Car.....with guard rails next to him too...LOL....it was hilarious!! That thing was pretty quick too, he blew by people before they Even knew what happened.
I have driven my 2015 Smart fortwo electric for 7 years and love it. Most reliable and dependable car, plus low cost, $18/ year plates or $33/5 years. No gas, $54 month full coverage insurance. And paid in full. It has grown to a crazy dual engine AWD million views on tiktok
i just drove mine back to Manhattan from Los Angeles. Spent about $275 in gas, did about 730 miles a day. In Manhattan this thing is the best, find parking easily. super reliable. i just put higher profile tires on it, made a huge difference. mins is the same color as the one in the video.
I have driven mine for 11 years. Love it. As with any car, anything can break, so it is not fair to say that what you listed will go wrong with it. My only major repair was a fuel pump. With every vehicle out there, it is important to do all the vehicle maintenance that the owners manual reccomends. It will help your vehicle last longer. The only downer with this car is it is not a winter car and does not do well in the snow. But, I still love it.
I am driving a 2001 smart cabrio for over 4 years now, just love it. Also drive on the highway. Seats are big. Yes steering is different from a big car, but you get used to it. Very economical. So far no major repairs. Just regular service. Intend to drive it as long as I can. Over 200.000 km mileage now.
the more i matured, the more i understand how actually good this car is, it's the most ideal and sensible car to have and probably the most car you'll ever need in your life. also, it's not actually that small, the boot is more than enough to fit everything you normally fit in a boot.
I have had six… from 2004 to 2009. I’ve had petrol and diesel… all very reliable and why I started my RUclips channel to help people nurture them… 2m views can’t be wrong?.. The lack of sump plug is only a thing here in the UK… except the for the diesel model . You can buy an aftermarket sump with drain plug addition I’d recommend this as using the oil suction tools never get all the black stuff out… The engines I’ve had have all been trouble free… maintain them with an oil change once a year minimum (I always do twice a year) a simple enough job on this smart 451 model… The gearbox.. yes.. it’s slow to move through the gears.. but then again … it’s not trying to be a Ferrari killer… live with what it’s for… but… the actuators are a problem if not cared for… ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS test drive a car from cold.. make sure you run it for a good 15 minutes… then…. Turn the car off… wait a minute then work it through forward AND reverse gears… I had one with a reversing problem needed a replacement actuator… I love love love the engine note and they are very flexible.. the passenger seat fold forward and flat and you can sleep in them and carry a mountain bike with the front wheel detached. One thing not mentioned to lookout for are snapped front suspension springs.. they are a pain to replace… seek out a SMART competent mechanic as a lot of uk mechanics HATE working on them and don’t have a clue what they are doing… so if you find someone … look after them.. Overall these cars are fun, efficient, safe and reliable… the ideal combination for me would be a diesel convertible … Any questions hit me up on my channel or social media pages!
I don’t understand the fuss about the gearbox being slow. Leave it in auto mode, lift the throttle slightly at the right RPM, and it shifts quickly enough that the nose doesn’t drop during the shift. It feels perfectly intuitive to me.
Shame you didn’t review a turbo version. Living in the City centre , Iv got a 2011 451 turbo cabriolet version as my daily . Turbo 451 has a lot more power but harder to find, not much will beat it to 50kms off the line & easily sits at 120kms on the highway not to mention park it anywhere and super reliable . I Also have a Porsche 987 Spyder and a full caged track car in the garage . Q: Is it more fun to drive a slow car fast or a fast car slow ?. Look for leather heated seats and turbo in gen 1’s 451’s imho , gen 2 have auto start stop and are more restricted for emissions. I found a pair of matching rear rims and put them in the front as the standard front rims are very narrow then I fitted semi slick 205’s and 10mm wheel spacers all round 😊. I’m 6’3 and 95kg , always ridden motorbikes . People laugh and smile when I’m in the Smart and act like dicks when I’m in the Porsche, just saying. Also Don’t buy the early 450 imho . Love the reviews, Keep up the good work .
If you think the car is shifting slower with age, lubricate the clutch actuator and replace the transmission oil with either Royal Purple or Amsoil gear lubee.
i like em, use to haul some on my 10 car hauler. l want manual trans, used smart car. Would be good to have E-smart car too. They should of built 2 seat mini pick-up truck, that would of been my favorite and saved em in usa.
@@rotarpowered6665 I've owned alot of vehicles and the abarth is up there with fun, reliability, gas mileage etc. etc. As long as you change the oil and use the correct viscosity (i use castrol full synthetic 5w40) and do normal maintenance. Shes been great. Faster than it looks slower than it sounds. And I got her when she had 60k miles and for 9k back in 2018. Best bang for the buck. Currently at 132k miles. Only non scheduled was rear wheel bearings due to the odd camber from factory. And lots of front tires do to wheel spin. Thats it. I've gotten buy back letters from dealers but ill never sell. Not sure the prices in your area but since abarths aren't available in the u.s anymore they most likely will only increase in value. Cheers
Got one 2008 451.. nice car / parking everywhere / light sensor / airco / rain sensor / automatic / terrific brakes / wider tyres 195 in the rear and 175 front. Bought it in Januari and had some issues. Exhaust replaced, it fell half off (rust) / fuelpump replaced, it just locked up after a stop to help during an accident. But it's the second car... specially for my little Dachshund. 😂
My sister had a Mk1. The worst cat I've ever driven. The form factor is great and the whole car is a roll cage. That being said, the gearbox is terrible. The steering needs getting used to. Suspension is trash. Not reliable AT ALL. The second you get some speed, it floats. Side winds will move you. And everything you need to fix on it needs the panels off. If you want the experience of a smart car, drive a kart. It's the exact same thing. I'd love a car as small as this. But not as bad as this.
Just spending time in Italy (from Oz). Lots of fellas drive these and other small cars. Petrol is expensive and streets are narrow. It’s a breath of fresh air to have a break from our obsession with trucks tbh. Why do Aussies’ feel compelled to copy the Americans?
In Oregon, USA. with the left side steering. Got a 2013 ForTwo basic model. Pure... Mercedes engine and Lamborghini transmission. For what it is and for what I expected, I really like it. It had 49000 or so miles when i got it 4 years ago. Has a 100,000 mile or 5 year warranty. Have never paid for any small repairs. It has 87,000 miles on it now and the usual wear and tear. I've driven this car up and down the coast of CA, OR and WA, as well as long freeway trips to and from the Redwoods, . We've ad it doing 80 mph up and down hills and not even realize it. It flies. I could get double what I paid for it now if i wanted to sell t or trade it in. What I don't like about it? The Aux and Flash Drive/Media outlets are in the glove compartment. WTF!!! Trying to change music by feel, is really not safe or smart. The rear view mirror is directly in the way of your vision when you are trying to take a right, especially on a hill. You have to stoop forward to see around it. I HATE it. Believe it or not, for a car that small to have blind spots, ... it is surprising. The passenger seat is set back further than the drivers seat. With a passenger, you can't see through them. Backing out from between two other cars can be tricky. The headrests are so big, they take up 2/3 of the rear view mirrors view. To try to turn to look out the rear window, when backing up, you can't really see without craning your neck because the headrests should be either narrower or adjustable. Aside from that, I do really like the car. I'm 66 and live in a city. Quite possibly the last car I'll own. (With my hahhd Boston accent, we call it a Smahht Cahh. Wicked Smahht.) Oh yeah, the Gas/petrol location icon on the speedometer area says the fuel goes in the left, when the gas cap is on the right. Not that that's anything, but a quirky thing... Nothing that would ruin your day. LOL Have a great day!
We bought one in 2008 and it's still in the family, if you just drive around with perhaps a partner why drag two more seats with you. The safety cage was based on racing cars of the time, also the seats were the most comfortable we have had... although a town car we were going to the south of France when the air traffic control went on strike...that was it... we got our money back- booked a channel crossing ( Reduced price for a smartie.) and off we went, we went through the Mont Blanc Tunnel, down 42 hair-pin bends and ejected ourselves onto the coast. All that way from Essex and not an ache anywhere! Plus my wife could only take wheels case. chuckle. perfect.
My life goal is to become extremely jacked and swollen, grow a huge viking beard, and then drive a Smart Fortwo and watch people's reaction when they see me coming out of the car.
I owned a 2013 passion and I’m a handyman and hauled tools to get the job done and I’m in NC and drive it all over on the highway with no problems, it’s what you make it to be, I love it
I have a 2005 fortwo convertible, it is simply the best car I have ever owned. I will never sell it, and will spend money on it until there are no more parts in the market to be found.
I thought about getting one for my job. I'm a restaurant delivery driver and want a car just for that, one that's small and easy to drive and good on gas.
I’ve been thinking of grabbing one as my first car. I’m 26 and have been lucky to not need one, but I’m now hitting a stage where it is genuinely becoming a hinderance to not have a car. I don’t need anything more than this.
Its ride quality isn't horrible and it gets really good gas mileage, but it's a car you can practically only drive in the city and its parts are really expensive too (I believe they're more expensive than that of the A class and E class which again are better than the fortwo at doing roughly the same job). They're better than the fiat 500 at least.
I had one for several years, nice car no real problems. Easy to keep up with traffic. Took up Pikes Peak with no problem in fact Jeep in front was in my ay could have easily gone faster.
So Mercedes switched there attached at the bottom gas pedal to the brake side in this car! I know it took me a while to get used to my Mercedes E300 gas pedal smooth acceleration due to it be attached to the bottom on floor
I drive a 2009 Four Two.
53 years old, ex military, and nightclub security.
Best car I've ever had.
Once you lose your ego, it's like being freed from your chains.
Sorry I know this comment was 10 months ago, but I fully agree with the notion that a lot of people would enjoy themselves more if they just stopped caring what people think. I don’t even think there’s anything wrong with these cars
I must say, the only thing that is keeping me from getting one is my ego…
@@DanCycles Yeah that’s understandable. I’m 24 and a small, petite girl and even I have received shit for having a smart car 🤣🤣 Let alone blokes who are 6’3. I just think, good on them for not giving a shit what anyone thinks. If it’s what you want and it gets you from A to B, who cares
@@Pinky1babe I don’t even drive that much, in 2 years I drove about 3k miles 🤣 I think I will get one and if the engine fails, I will modify it 😁… but I def need to work on my ego 😂
Got it 👌
Hello from México! I saw this because I´m about to get a 2013 smart cabrio, and I´m wondering if you know something about that model, if is true it has leaks from the convertible part? do you know something? I will really appreciate your answer since it´s not easy to find info in this part of the world :P
Yes this is the definitive man’s man’s car. You’d have to have balls of steel to drive it on the freeway.
Most people don’t know how much opposite lock you need to have in small car, whenever any sort of wind appears. It’s like drifting but in a straight line 😂
@@MrStoyan5 I see them often on the Autobahn in Germany, no way i would drive that on a freeway without speedlimits... imagine a SUV passing you with 220km/h...
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You haven't lived until you've driven a Reliant Robin or an Invacar (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invacar) with a Semi Trailer is bearing down on you. I've experienced it in both and shat my pants.
I have a turbo model here in Australia, no problems at all at 110km/h on the freeway.
Love mine. People keep telling me how unsafe it is, I tell them not to worry, I only drive it when the weather's too shitty for motorcycling.
It's not unsafe at all. Don't let them tell you white lies. I hit a deer with mine a month ago, going 60 with no breaking I'm still here. I have pics to prove it if no one believes me. They are very safe. THE END.
The guys at Top Gear smashed one into a concrete wall at over 100kph and the crash test dummy barely had a mark on it. They're actually safe as fuck...
Hahahaha... Soo true... ❤
Lol I'm thinking about one just for that reason 😂
Having owned a mk1, two mk2’s and the mk3 Fortwo they are definitely different to drive and quirky to own but they were all fault free and reliable. Whether you like them or not I think it’s great that such a car exists as there is a sea of dull as dishwater cars out there.
I really appreciate the unbiased nature of your reviews Adam, you’re clearly comfortable with who you are and don’t need to compensate. A lot of “car guys” get all bent out of shape and seem to be dealing with other issues when reviewing cars like the Smart, Fiat 500, MX5 or MINI…….news flash…..all cars I have owned and enjoyed.
Thanks so much mate! - AK
My son is 6’4” and loves his smart car. Single guy. Cheap to run and never gets asked to be designated driver as it only takes one passenger. Girls give him their numbers as they want to go for a drive in his car… who’s laughing now??
At my old apartment, there was only street parking, I need a car quick, had the choice between a 2015 Accord for 9000$ or a 2010 smart fourtwo for 800$, got the smart and the fuel it saved me, time I saved looking for parking paid for itself 10x over. I love this fucking thing.
The smart car is actually a well made car 🚗. It is after all a Mercedes product. The naysayers always underestimate the car. 1) there is plenty of room inside. Very comfortable seating. Not so much room for stuff. In other words, you’re not picking up a pallet of cinderblocks from Home Depot. 2) it’s a 1000cc 3 cylinder engine. It’s built for city and economy. You’re not breaking lane speed records with it 😂. 3) people sometimes tell me I’m going die in that thing. On the contrary, there is a thick hunk of steel that surrounds it as the roll cage. I found that out when I was looking
For something solid to lift the car. 4) transmission is a 5 speed automated manual. In other words, it’s a manual transmission but the car does all the shifting and clutching. My wife complained about the “jerkyness “. I showed her how to come off accelerator to allow the car to shift. Way smoother ride. 5) the fuel mileage and parking is amazing! The car gets up to 50mpg. Parking is virgin tight by the train station so I look purposely for the ass that tried to take two spots and squeeze right in! 😂😂 then leave a note “didn’t expect me to have a smart car did you?” 😂😂. Well worth it.
People are always surprised when I pass them in my little yellow Smart Car at 100+ MPH. These things are quicker than you think, and I drive mine everywhere and anytime (Canadian Winters even, though deep snow can defeat me! LOL) I love mine, and though I have a Toyota Camry for the family and road trips, I love driving my Smart! :)
It shocked me too, as I was dreading driving home 80 miles on the motorway when I bought it but I was whizzing past a lot of cars and saw the surprised look on their faces and effortly cruised at motorway speeds ++
@@marcushull12I've driven Louisiana to OBX NC then Maine all the way on a two week trip Louisiana to Ohio twice and Louisiana to south Padre island..delivered DD for 3 years too these are great cars
How about maintaining this car in canada? Expensive?
100 isn't quick when Charges can cap over 200...
Currently a Smart Fortwo 2013 owner! And I must say it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I must say that in order to have a great car you must follow some rules as well (I would say this should apply to every single car out there), by being very careful with all of its check ups and taking care of it you can have a very reliable and loyal car. Also, now you can find cool things so you can upgrade the interior and make it look way cooler 😎 I just love my baby car and I hope I can keep on driving it for many more years.
Also, it is very important to mention that the newest versions (2013 and above) also come with a rain sensor and some editions even have their own touch screen, which have many different features like navigation maps, bluetooth, iPod, movies and many more just like mine does, and my car has seat heater just in case you’re somewhere really cold and feel the need to use the heating option, if not, you can keep them as normal, so 100 points for me! 🤯
Im 6'2" and 120kgs. Amazing how spacious they are. Ive owned everything from landcruisers to transit vans and hot hatches. Ive owned 2 smart cars 10 years apart and still the car that I think ive enjoyed the most. I had older autos and was like being a kid in a go kart. Freeways you need to avoid, but around town made me smile every time I drove it.
Saw these in Paris when they came out. There were popular because it's one of the few cars you can park in the city back to curb. If anyone seen Parisian parking tolerances will know that's a huge feature.
Slap in a Huyabusa motor and gearbox and its insanity.
Years ago a friend lived in a complex with only one parking spot per lot... one of the neighbours had a Smart Fortwo parked sideways & another small car parked normally in the space leftover.
They could probably fit at least 3 in the one parking space :)
Clever
I drive a Smart Fortwo. I'm not sure I agree with the enthusiasm. With that said, it gets super annoying trying to pass people on the highway. They will speed up because they are about to be passed by a Smart Car. This is something you have to deal with.
The wife and I have a Smart Car and as we are only two, with no children, we love our Smart, we bought it back in May, with 93000 miles on the clock.
had a few prob;ems with the clutch actuator but watching on You Tube about how to sort this out, we are happy to say, that everything is now ok, the car tends to bounce a little in first and reverse, but once it is moving everything runs smooth, ours has an 84 bhp engine that runs extremely well. We live in England, in the South West and a couple of months ago took the car 218 miles to my sister, we cruised up the motorway most of the way at around 65 miles per hour, and coming back some 5 days later the same.
We love our Smart, it does what it says on the box and we are more than happy to carry on with it. Mike Palmer
I've been driving Smarts over here in the US since they first started importing them; my current is a 453 3rd generation cabriolet. I absolutely love it!
I have a smart453 for a year the guys at work made fun of me but I said I'm confident in my manhood.
I hit a four2 in my 06 rodeo back in 2019 ( driver reversed out of his driveway into main road traffic) I commented that it held together extremely well considering I hit it at 70kph
the chassis is some super high strength tridium. It's a small car but not cheap!
I like it because it's a rear engine rear wheel drive, small car 🤔🤔
lol what...
I'm looking at these with a few years between. I fucking love the look of them!
Only reason I haven't bought one, is because I have a German Shepherd, which probably wouldn't fit. Haven't had the chance to test it out though.
Try the dog in the back area; mine LOVES it!
I have a 450 0,8 cdi from 2000 and to date its driven 275000km. Now living in Denmark there is a big bridge(storbæltbroen) which I have to travel over twice a week (280km each way). As this is a toll brigde in my smart car I pay the same price as a motorbike, and on average I save 65% compaired to our other car on travel costs . So its a win win even if it is a big pram....
Love my fortwo turbo 2013. I don’t know why people complain about automated manual, the car still make 0-60 almost 10 secs, actually has more sense make change gears than a CVT fake gears. No other car I drove make you smile than this smart.
Mines 2012 turbo, super duper. Gear change is good don’t no why all these other drivers keep moaning about this.
Nah the brakes in my ‘08 pure are some of the best I’ve felt. They engage ABS almost instantly with no problems and there is minimal petal travel. This is probably because the fluid has been replaced regularly over the years from the previous owner and I want to replace it again to maintain these great brakes.
I`ve just bought one , the same as the one in the video , I've gone from 4.0 LWB XJ. my friend has named it Daphne , as it`s daffodil yellow lol.. mine was £2,300 with 50k miles on it , FSH, new brakes( stops on a sixpence) , new clutch, actuator, tires and full MOT . It`s about as opposite to the smoothness of the Jag you can get but as I do less than 500 miles a year I just wanted something cheap to run (insurance and road tax) but I must admit it is better than I thought they would be (I`m 60 male so I dont give a sod what anyone thinks lol)
It's so funny, if you filter out all of his positive words he uses to offset the negatives of the car, it's hard to find a positive. "Once the suspension recovers after you lose two teeth on a small bump, it's not so bad". "It feels pretty zippy until you get passed by a tricycle" Come on man.
there was a guy in a black jeep that passed me as i was driving out of a parking lot... he yelled 'get a REAL car' as he drove by. now, you could say he clearly has a lack of testosterone to feel the need to shout it out of a MOVING vehicle. but i live in a very rural area, we get loads of snow in winter, and lots of people live outside town on gravel roads etc. so many people have the ford f150's and bigger... so the irony of him saying 'get a real car' when he was driving what would only be described as Lesbian Barbie's Dream Jeep, was amazing. i love my smart. it's easy to work on, cheap to drive, is fast enough, comfortable enough and fits more than enough stuff for a trip to Costco. besides, a jeep is rated 3 out of 5 stars on the crash test, a smart is rated 4...
The best review of the Smart ! I own a corvette grand sport C6, a porsche 911 C4 and a smart brabus edition. Love my smart and drive it more than the others.
Thanks!
I get laughed at when people find out I have one. Either that, or my sexuality is facetiously questioned {shakes head}.
I'm six foot, well built and have no qualms about owning one. In fact I tell people what fun they are and not to judge until they've tried driving one.
The 1.0L turbo is also pretty quick. It's just a shame about the fuel consumption, although that could just be my heavy right foot.
I regret selling my 2013 Smart Brabus. A great little car and a blast to drive.
Working in car rental we had a smart roadster (1st model) for a few days to evaluate. We thought it looked sporty and thought we would give it a go. I'm glad you mentioned the transmission, it is an absolute shocker in a supposed sport vehicle. Give it some revs, change gears and your face would hit the windscreen as it decelerated during the sloooowwww shift. It was absolutely hilarious for about 5 min.
I wish they followed through and released the 2L V6 twin turbo version
You'd need to reset the gearbox computer, or get it re-mapped, at a cost!
3:12 After accelerating: "It feels... quick and exciting, until you look down and you go oh, I'm still under the speed limit.."
HAHAHAHAH
had 4 of them chipped diesel model with bigger turbo with folks in smart car club tuned them up to over 100 hp mine had 115 hp my gas model had 5,1 sound and tv screen was the sound pure edition ,took highway to work everyday cruised at 120km safe and no worries
Before watching the video ima comment 100% yes you should. Especially if it’s a BRABUS Smart 😎
That is one of the safest car, I have seen a pillar from the inside, it’s not just a pillar but with a steel bar running through, MDH there is a belt which you have to check and make sure it’s ok, never had any big issues, I own my 3 rd smart, there are a lot of upgrades for them especially the 10 turbo, not MHD
MHD is a slower car, but 10 turbo is the best you can get.
I don’t know what this guys talking about! it’s not fast?? I go 85 on the highway with no problem.
For what the car offers it should have came out at $5,000 not even close to $20,000 dollars worth
love my 05 turbo diesel smart wouldnt trade it for the world. if you change the suspension with brabus shocks and lowering coils the highway is a breeze no more body sway.
I wish I could get a turbo diesel in the US
I just bought one and people tell me I have balls to drive this
Had the 4four in Germany has a hire car.
Chirps wheels at every traffic light and with 4 adults it
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still pull
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160Km/h on the road out of Bremerhaven!
God it was fun!!!
You should try a smart 453 they have a dual clutch transmission and turbocharged it's a much better car and it's sharper turning radius
I have a 451 & It's turbocharged. Engine is much more open to modification than the 453.
I always wanted one of these but it wasn't sold from where I live. Perfect in the city and good enough for long distance driving.
I bought a 2015 smart fortwo passion in 2018 and it only had nine thousand miles on it (14484.1 km). I paid 7400 bucks for it. Today it has 28K miles on it. I live in the northeast in America, so all the guys with the big trucks with huge tires laugh at me just as much as I laugh at them. I drive around towns and the roads I travel on are narrow. The parking spaces are forever getting smaller and smaller while the vehicles are getting bigger and bigger. Fuel costs are only going up. Driving to work alone in a two seat car that is like driving a go cart that you can legally drive on the road vs being the only person in a huge truck, not hauling anything with 500 pounds of extra added accessories with 400 horsepower, stuck in traffic. In commute traffic you only go as fast as the slowest driver on the road in front of you. I'll keep my 70 HP small car and say no thanks to a huge gas guzzling, terrorizing, loud beast. I had a full size 89 Bronco, a 2002 silverado 2500HD with a 6.0 liter, I have owned Power Wagons and even had a Plymouth Trailduster. They were all ridiculous gas guzzling vehicles that cost too much to maintain and I didn't haul anything. I have much more fun driving my smart.
SMART FORTWO JUST THE BEST CAR IN THE CITY 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Designed to replace the body panels, in Europe they used to be everywhere drove one in Greece and it was so much fun 😊
they are all in rome now
I've always like this ever since it was first released.
I would have the roadster for fun, but heard the auto boxes are troublesome. They are cheap here in the UK second hand, but a really cheap one usually has the issue described.
We have 2 of them , one Eletric from 2019 and a good old one from 2004 ❤️Love them !
I actually find this car pretty good on the freeway. its only revving at around 2k rpm when doing 110km/h and quite steady when going straight on really smooth roads. anything other than smooth and straight and we have a very skitsih car that feels like it would spin at any moment. trucks, utes and SUV that over takes me also scares the living hell out of me as i can feel the car swerving at times, but other than that, great car on the freeway. i'd give it a 4/10 as a freeway car.
I bought a 2009 Brabus convertible 5 years ago and still love the hell out of it. Most fun car I've ever had. I don't get nervous much either because it's so small it's nowhere near anything else. Got an autoflash and a GoPedal to smooth out the shifting (somewhat) and it's really kind of a joy to drive.
You know your channel is getting bigger when you've got scammer bots pretending to be you.
i would like to see mighty car mods do something with one of these
Mine's been utterly reliable up to around 100K miles so far. Noisy at "highway speed" but does 85 mph just fine. It's not made for long trips, but I've done plenty of 100 mile highway drives in it. Ridiculously easy to maneuver, very practical. Easy DIY maintenance (like replacing lamps).
How does this compare to slightly larger 4 door small cars like the kia picanto or suzuki ignis?
i bought the mk from 2006. BEst car i have a driven for the city. And yes, i also drove the amg gts. Sometimes its not about the power, but the fun in the city and always having a place to park.
I don’t think any car review show has the eclectic variety of redriven.
These are so cool I am 6'3" and fit in them. Unfortunately when I have the opportunity to by one I stuck to something more familiar. An fg xr6 falcon.
Once again, a typically good re-driven review. So good, in fact, that I'm determined to seek psychiatric help for the confidence and security issues that, until this presentation, I never realised I had. Perhaps I'll end up in an asylum with a nice garden
and a supply of mind altering substances designed to quench the negative thoughts that I possess about this vehicle.
Then again, maybe the trained physicians charged with my care will realise that my not having confidence and security in a vehicle designed by Mercedes Benz and manufactured in China is indeed the measure of a perfectly reasonable mind.
I can only guess as to their deductions. Either way, a Smart Car or a straight jacket is not high on the agenda for things that I want to be seen in, soon.
I have a 2010 Passion Cabriolet and like it ,,,I had a problem with the clutch actuator, but all in all, I would not sell it,,,!!!
Proud owner of a F2 CDI MK1, apart from the electrical problems (they are prone to get water leaks sometimes and affect the ECU, with all kind of funny stuff happening), they're reliable as rocks. Most strange thing that happened to me was a weird electrical issue, some car sensor had an electrical gremlin and it just shut down the car after a stop, leaving a queue of cars honking behind you and not starting unless the short disappeared by itself as randomly as it came :D
As said, they're in their element running inside the city, and you need to have nerves of steel to hit roads or motorway especially when you get cross wind and you try to overtake a truck (with time you learn to expect the wind thrust once you pass it), but let me tell you: Even when the high body roll, these things are a blast to drive in bendy roads.
They're also surprisingly comfy for long travels, just stick the foot there and don't be affected by whoever is around, let'em honk if they think you're slow, and storage capacity is surprisingly big as you can stash them up to the roof. I even loaded a road bike inside by pulling the co-pilot seat down.
Also, had several "accidents" requiring body panel substitution, mainly involving other over-confident cars when you're parked. Tow balls tend to crack your panels in half, but otherwise you can laugh at the careless door openers (just some paint transfer, no dents, paint cracked on their side :D). I even had incidents like accidentally forgetting I had reverse while parked and hitting a VW caravelle with no consequences for the F2 or the VW, panel just bends and absorbs the hit.
I never tried a Smart roadster, but if the F2 was an absolute pleasure for me all these years, I want a roadster in my future garage for sure!
One day I watched a guy proceed to pass EVERYONE on the shoulder with his Smart Car.....with guard rails next to him too...LOL....it was hilarious!! That thing was pretty quick too, he blew by people before they Even knew what happened.
😂
I have driven my 2015 Smart fortwo electric for 7 years and love it. Most reliable and dependable car, plus low cost, $18/ year plates or $33/5 years. No gas, $54 month full coverage insurance. And paid in full.
It has grown to a crazy dual engine AWD million views on tiktok
Absolutely….have both a ‘09 Passion & ‘15 ED! GREAT CARS!
According to my brother, a former owner....THEY SUCK IN THE SNOW!!!
Just purchased a 2011 fourtwo black cabriolet I've never had one but can't wait 😂
Real man’s car. Impossible to be insecure AND drive one 😂 Looking pretty cool now with age too.
For a motorcycle engine swap, hell yes.
For that glass drive train that came fitted from Mercedes-Benz, pass.
That would be awesome, but i live in Victoria, the no fun state, so forget about it.
Absolutely love my smart car!!!
i just drove mine back to Manhattan from Los Angeles. Spent about $275 in gas, did about 730 miles a day. In Manhattan this thing is the best, find parking easily. super reliable. i just put higher profile tires on it, made a huge difference. mins is the same color as the one in the video.
I have driven mine for 11 years. Love it. As with any car, anything can break, so it is not fair to say that what you listed will go wrong with it. My only major repair was a fuel pump.
With every vehicle out there, it is important to do all the vehicle maintenance that the owners manual reccomends. It will help your vehicle last longer.
The only downer with this car is it is not a winter car and does not do well in the snow. But, I still love it.
I am driving a 2001 smart cabrio for over 4 years now, just love it. Also drive on the highway. Seats are big. Yes steering is different from a big car, but you get used to it. Very economical. So far no major repairs. Just regular service. Intend to drive it as long as I can. Over 200.000 km mileage now.
the more i matured, the more i understand how actually good this car is, it's the most ideal and sensible car to have and probably the most car you'll ever need in your life.
also, it's not actually that small, the boot is more than enough to fit everything you normally fit in a boot.
I have had six… from 2004 to 2009. I’ve had petrol and diesel… all very reliable and why I started my RUclips channel to help people nurture them… 2m views can’t be wrong?..
The lack of sump plug is only a thing here in the UK… except the for the diesel model . You can buy an aftermarket sump with drain plug addition I’d recommend this as using the oil suction tools never get all the black stuff out…
The engines I’ve had have all been trouble free… maintain them with an oil change once a year minimum (I always do twice a year) a simple enough job on this smart 451 model…
The gearbox.. yes.. it’s slow to move through the gears.. but then again … it’s not trying to be a Ferrari killer… live with what it’s for… but… the actuators are a problem if not cared for… ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS test drive a car from cold.. make sure you run it for a good 15 minutes… then…. Turn the car off… wait a minute then work it through forward AND reverse gears… I had one with a reversing problem needed a replacement actuator…
I love love love the engine note and they are very flexible.. the passenger seat fold forward and flat and you can sleep in them and carry a mountain bike with the front wheel detached.
One thing not mentioned to lookout for are snapped front suspension springs.. they are a pain to replace… seek out a SMART competent mechanic as a lot of uk mechanics HATE working on them and don’t have a clue what they are doing… so if you find someone … look after them..
Overall these cars are fun, efficient, safe and reliable… the ideal combination for me would be a diesel convertible …
Any questions hit me up on my channel or social media pages!
I don’t understand the fuss about the gearbox being slow. Leave it in auto mode, lift the throttle slightly at the right RPM, and it shifts quickly enough that the nose doesn’t drop during the shift. It feels perfectly intuitive to me.
Shame you didn’t review a turbo version. Living in the City centre , Iv got a 2011 451 turbo cabriolet version as my daily . Turbo 451 has a lot more power but harder to find, not much will beat it to 50kms off the line & easily sits at 120kms on the highway not to mention park it anywhere and super reliable . I Also have a Porsche 987 Spyder and a full caged track car in the garage . Q: Is it more fun to drive a slow car fast or a fast car slow ?. Look for leather heated seats and turbo in gen 1’s 451’s imho , gen 2 have auto start stop and are more restricted for emissions. I found a pair of matching rear rims and put them in the front as the standard front rims are very narrow then I fitted semi slick 205’s and 10mm wheel spacers all round 😊. I’m 6’3 and 95kg , always ridden motorbikes . People laugh and smile when I’m in the Smart and act like dicks when I’m in the Porsche, just saying. Also Don’t buy the early 450 imho . Love the reviews, Keep up the good work .
If you think the car is shifting slower with age, lubricate the clutch actuator and replace the transmission oil with either Royal Purple or Amsoil gear lubee.
There are a few videos of people putting high end motorbike engines in them and blowing Ferraris away on the drag race tracks.
Unique and fun for inner city chores 🎉
Check out That Dude in Blue on RUclips. He reviews modified cars and he did a Smart car that was Hayabusa Swapped. It's freaking nuts
i like em, use to haul some on my 10 car hauler. l want manual trans, used smart car.
Would be good to have E-smart car too.
They should of built 2 seat mini pick-up truck, that would of been my favorite and saved em in usa.
Id drive one ;) already own an abarth
How's the abarth treating you? I'm interested in purchasing one
@@rotarpowered6665 I've owned alot of vehicles and the abarth is up there with fun, reliability, gas mileage etc. etc. As long as you change the oil and use the correct viscosity (i use castrol full synthetic 5w40) and do normal maintenance. Shes been great. Faster than it looks slower than it sounds. And I got her when she had 60k miles and for 9k back in 2018. Best bang for the buck. Currently at 132k miles. Only non scheduled was rear wheel bearings due to the odd camber from factory. And lots of front tires do to wheel spin. Thats it. I've gotten buy back letters from dealers but ill never sell. Not sure the prices in your area but since abarths aren't available in the u.s anymore they most likely will only increase in value. Cheers
My wife just got one, and I had so much driving it. It's surprisingly roomy inside. A nice simple little car.
Got one 2008 451.. nice car / parking everywhere / light sensor / airco / rain sensor / automatic / terrific brakes / wider tyres 195 in the rear and 175 front. Bought it in Januari and had some issues. Exhaust replaced, it fell half off (rust) / fuelpump replaced, it just locked up after a stop to help during an accident.
But it's the second car... specially for my little Dachshund. 😂
My sister had a Mk1. The worst cat I've ever driven. The form factor is great and the whole car is a roll cage.
That being said, the gearbox is terrible. The steering needs getting used to. Suspension is trash. Not reliable AT ALL. The second you get some speed, it floats. Side winds will move you. And everything you need to fix on it needs the panels off.
If you want the experience of a smart car, drive a kart. It's the exact same thing. I'd love a car as small as this. But not as bad as this.
Just spending time in Italy (from Oz). Lots of fellas drive these and other small cars. Petrol is expensive and streets are narrow. It’s a breath of fresh air to have a break from our obsession with trucks tbh. Why do Aussies’ feel compelled to copy the Americans?
In Oregon, USA. with the left side steering.
Got a 2013 ForTwo basic model. Pure...
Mercedes engine and Lamborghini transmission.
For what it is and for what I expected, I really like it.
It had 49000 or so miles when i got it 4 years ago.
Has a 100,000 mile or 5 year warranty. Have never paid for any small repairs.
It has 87,000 miles on it now and the usual wear and tear.
I've driven this car up and down the coast of CA, OR and WA, as well as long freeway trips to and from the Redwoods, .
We've ad it doing 80 mph up and down hills and not even realize it.
It flies.
I could get double what I paid for it now if i wanted to sell t or trade it in.
What I don't like about it?
The Aux and Flash Drive/Media outlets are in the glove compartment. WTF!!!
Trying to change music by feel, is really not safe or smart.
The rear view mirror is directly in the way of your vision when you are trying to take a right, especially on a hill.
You have to stoop forward to see around it. I HATE it.
Believe it or not, for a car that small to have blind spots, ... it is surprising.
The passenger seat is set back further than the drivers seat. With a passenger, you can't see through them.
Backing out from between two other cars can be tricky.
The headrests are so big, they take up 2/3 of the rear view mirrors view.
To try to turn to look out the rear window, when backing up, you can't really see without craning your neck because the headrests should be either narrower or adjustable.
Aside from that, I do really like the car.
I'm 66 and live in a city.
Quite possibly the last car I'll own.
(With my hahhd Boston accent, we call it a Smahht Cahh.
Wicked Smahht.)
Oh yeah, the Gas/petrol location icon on the speedometer area says the fuel goes in the left, when the gas cap is on the right.
Not that that's anything, but a quirky thing... Nothing that would ruin your day. LOL
Have a great day!
We bought one in 2008 and it's still in the family, if you just drive around with perhaps a partner why drag two more seats with you. The safety cage was based on racing cars of the time, also the seats were the most comfortable we have had... although a town car we were going to the south of France when the air traffic control went on strike...that was it... we got our money back- booked a channel crossing ( Reduced price for a smartie.) and off we went, we went through the Mont Blanc Tunnel, down 42 hair-pin bends and ejected ourselves onto the coast. All that way from Essex and not an ache anywhere! Plus my wife could only take wheels case. chuckle. perfect.
If people don’t like the look of a car it’s about taste but when it’s tiny it’s all of a sudden about their personality.
My life goal is to become extremely jacked and swollen, grow a huge viking beard, and then drive a Smart Fortwo and watch people's reaction when they see me coming out of the car.
Another great review.
I had a 2006 passion and i loved it. Such f7n to.drive. not a motorway car. Great round town. I diddnt care what people thought. Their problem.
I owned a 2013 passion and I’m a handyman and hauled tools to get the job done and I’m in NC and drive it all over on the highway with no problems, it’s what you make it to be, I love it
I have a 2005 fortwo convertible, it is simply the best car I have ever owned. I will never sell it, and will spend money on it until there are no more parts in the market to be found.
I thought about getting one for my job. I'm a restaurant delivery driver and want a car just for that, one that's small and easy to drive and good on gas.
I’ve been thinking of grabbing one as my first car. I’m 26 and have been lucky to not need one, but I’m now hitting a stage where it is genuinely becoming a hinderance to not have a car. I don’t need anything more than this.
Its ride quality isn't horrible and it gets really good gas mileage, but it's a car you can practically only drive in the city and its parts are really expensive too (I believe they're more expensive than that of the A class and E class which again are better than the fortwo at doing roughly the same job). They're better than the fiat 500 at least.
I had one for several years, nice car no real problems. Easy to keep up with traffic. Took up Pikes Peak with no problem in fact Jeep in front was in my ay could have easily gone faster.
I did get one fun and easy to drive and alot of people coming and ask about it im driving in all season allso in winter on snow
So Mercedes switched there attached at the bottom gas pedal to the brake side in this car!
I know it took me a while to get used to my Mercedes E300 gas pedal smooth acceleration due to it be attached to the bottom on floor
Brake pedal straight to the floor? Possibly brake master cylinder bypassing
Excellent review mate!