1999 smart fortwo - city coupe Passion review from Sweden
"Fun, comfortable, economic, summer car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
Very nice little car. A car to be in love with.
Spacious cabin, good ergonomics, high tech.
Good comfort, I have never come across a more comfortable seat in a car. Can be a little bit wiggly on bumpy roads. Surprisingly good on highways, take overs at 90km/h are no problems.
The only bad things I have to say about this car is that it's a bit noisy. And of course, it's lethal behavior on winter roads.
I was driving happily along a winter road near Christmas 2001 when the car went sideways because some wheel tracks in the road surface. It was - 24 degrees Celsius, a bit icy and I was driving at 90km/h when I skidded of the road.
Not a nice experience, rolled over about three times before the car stood still. Every glass surface was demolished even the glass roof shattered. But I was OK, the cars safety design worked as it was supposed to do. I shut off the engine, opened my safety belt, opened the door and stepped out shaken, but not stirred. I had a minor cut on my ear, that was it.
I've learned a good lesson, not jolly, but good. You are never as good a driver as you think you are. When a car looses it's grip you are a passenger on a journey to disaster.
Have a nice day :)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 55hp Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2400 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 3200 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2003 |



