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“Smart For Two”

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Nicholas1319 recommends this car
07/30/2008

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

Pros — nice on gas
Cons — Feel every gear shift
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“Cutest Little Car In The World :)”

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Rebecca1078 recommends this car
07/25/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo passion

I love this car!  It's absolutely amazing and it makes me smile every time I see it.  It's wonderful for scooting around town and definitely catches people's attention!  :)  I love it!!!!!  :)  It's in the lowest road tax bracket, number 2 for insurance and gets around 50mpg (at least) so it's easy on the wallet.  The new model has been made much more sturdy than the previous one and has been given a bit more of a Mercedes look and feel in the interior.  And you'd be surprised how spacious it is!  It sounds silly but it is quite roomy inside.  And the boot can actually fit one large and one small suitcase.  Not bad for a super(super) mini!  Can you tell I love it!  ; -)

Pros — Fun to drive, makes me smile, and easy on petrol
Cons — Doesn't have the best pick up but I don't care! :)
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“Awesome”

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Patrick2417 recommends this car
07/23/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo pure

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.

Pros — awesome
Cons — nothing negative bout it
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“Very Sleek And Easy On The Wallet!”

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Ryan3171 recommends this car
07/19/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo passion

Extra small doesn't 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 5ft 8 inches 150lbs, and fit nicely with my large girlfriend. 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 don't 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

Pros — Unexpectedly roomy interior, Maneuverability, Turning circle, Iconic styling, Slick convertible-top operation
Cons — High-speed stability, Limited cargo capacity, Rock-hard brakes, Unrefined auto-manual transmission, No cheaper than other small cars, Premium fuel recommended
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“Very Sleek And Easly On The Wallet”

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Ryan3171 recommends this car
07/18/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo passion

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!"

Pros — Unexpectedly roomy interior,  Maneuverability, Turning circle, Iconic styling, Seating position, Slick convertible-top operation
Cons — High-speed stability, Limited cargo capacity, Rock-hard brakes, Unrefined auto-manual transmission, No cheaper than other small cars, Premium fuel recommended
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“Who Needs More?”

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Jennifer1876 recommends this car
07/15/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo passion

I love my car! I've averaged 40 mpg driving around the city. It's surprisingly roomy. There's room for two people and our dog. Affordable, practical and fun!

Pros — Fun!
Cons — Speed
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“Nice Car If You Are A Yuppy Or A Couple With No Kids”

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Trevor608 recommends this car
04/23/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio

Cheap on gas but not saft

Pros — Excellent gas mileage, one would buy this vehicle for the cuteness factor and the gas mileage and nothing else
Cons — I would not want to be in a car crash in this vehicle
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“Amazing Car Compared To What It Looks”

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Adam3439 recommends this car
04/13/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo passion cabrio

The smart fortwo is a very nice car. It's interior, unlike it's exterior, is quite roomy. It's amazingly fast for a 3 cylinder bike motor. It needs work in the transmission department, as shifting, in auto or manual, as both are available, is very drawn out, and clangy.

Pros — Wicked acceleration, not terrible on the streets
Cons — Shifting is awkward, not for high performance cornerring
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“Nice Car”

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Aaron2265 recommends this car
04/05/2008

nice car,  cleverly built,  stylish, and customizable

Pros — gas mileage
Cons — shifts slow
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“Uhh....”

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04/01/2008
Reviewing: 2008 smart fortwo passion

My dad owns this car. It would be pretty nice if you have to parallel park in the city or something, but that's about it. He loves it, but it's just not my style.

Pros — Tiny enough to fit in the most cramped of parking spots, cool removable panels that allow you to completely change the car's color in about 2 hours, head-turner, decent gas mileage (although not as good as you'd think), surprisingly safe.
Cons — Butt-ugly, slow, extremely grabby brakes (I guess that could be good in some cases), automatic shifting feels like a beginner trying to drive a stick.
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