2003 smart fortwo - city coupe Passion Cabrio review from UK and Ireland
"Great idea - reliability absolutely shocking"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine failure at 6500 miles with loss of compression in cylinder 2.
Clutch slippage at 6000 miles.
Several little niggles with fit and finish - the drivers window goes up too high and distorts the door seal causing a leak, speakers not tightened properly in the mounts so rattle with speech, rear plastic window very difficult to keep clean and scratches very very easily.
General comments?
My second smart and it has been as unreliable as the first. Disappointed as the cars are genuinely innovative and fun to drive.
I won't be buying another.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 0.7 petrol turbo Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6500 miles |
| Previous car | MCC Smart Pure |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2003 |