2008 smart fortwo Reviews

smart fortwo passion 0,8 cdi 2008
45 hp
top speed 135
a/c
electricl windows
automatic transmisson
red seats
esp
cd player
diesel
15"  alu wheels
fog lights
silver
panorame roof
fun to drive
small fun car
35 l diesel tank

My grandpa recently got a Smart Car. I drive my grandparents to doctor appointments and on errands a lot so I driven it fairly often. I like that it is cute, unique, the style of the dash and, of course, the ease of parking! Oh, and the ability to easily turn around in a street without having to maneuver much. The gas mileage is also great I hear (40+ m/gal?). It's easier to run my grandparents around in because it's much easier for them to get in and out of ( compared to my grandpa's Chevy Silverado, which my grandma needs a step ladder to get into). I believe that the Smart Car may actually fit it the back of the truck! The Smart Car is also convenient when dropping them off in front of a building and then going to park. It has heated seats, and is just as spacious as many cars I've driven (in the front anyways). It isn't the best for shopping obviously, although I believe we fit at least 4 paper bags of groceries in the back along with 2-24 packs of pop. An interesting thing about this car is that you are able to drive automatic or manual. For manual, there are buttons on the steering wheel to shift. I don't know how to drive a manual, so I've only used automatic. I don't like how it shifts, and it takes a little longer than I'm used to to get up to speed. The brakes take a little getting used to also. At first it seems like everyone is 'riding your ass' because the back window is so close behind you. It's taken some getting used to. The car 'dings' if the passenger is not wearing their seat belt. It gets annoying but it's definitely effective in getting people to wear their seat belts! Other than that, my only complaint/suggestion would be the have a little more space between the seats. It's pretty fun to drive. I find a lot of people staring, so if you drive one make sure you're not picking your nose!

very spacious inside
can park this thing anywhere
the tritium frame really keeps it together
you can always change the color by switching the panels
many people love looking at the car, very cute
the shifting is a bit rough, i got car sick the first time i drove it
very small and easy to manage engine, all oil changes were done in my garage

This car is awesome, it saves gas, tiny, park it anywhere u want, and the best part 70 hp, oh yeah, haha
This car has heated seats, it is semi automatic, this car when you drive it, it is awesome to drive, best part is that it comes in a convertible, oh yeah.

Extra small dosnt mean unsafe. $11,500 gets you into the most fuel efficient gas only car on the market. I have driven this car 3 times and am now in line for it. Very nice. This is not a sports car. This is a city commuter. Its a bit slow to start, but is fast enough for highway use. Rated 35-40mpg, but some have reported 50+mpg. Great for anyone. Im 6ft 350lb and fit nicely with my large wife. There are videos of taller and larger people fitting nicely. The transmission is an automated manual. That means no clutch for stop and go traffic. It also has a sequential shifter, so you dot have to worry about which gear it is in, just up or down. It has a light on the gauge that tells you when to shift for maximum mpg. This is a lovely car, so dont knock it before you try it!"