2007 smart fortwo - city coupe Cabriolet review from North America
"If this car were a girl, I'd flirt with her all day"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cockpit clock somehow disconnected; dealer replaced
passenger side window motor was faulty; dealer fixed/replaced.
General comments?
Really fun to drive. Most people I talked to beforehand seemed put off by the size, but after driving it I was hooked. The cabin feels at least as roomy as my Corolla, which isn't saying a lot, but at 5' 11'' I fit just fine. The diesel engine is quick, revs evenly, and the turbo puts out a fair bit of torque.
Seats are comfortable, but not meant for extremely long drives. My family lives in Ohio and I wouldn't want to drive it all the way there from Winnipeg.
Can't say enough about the engine. Plenty of power for the commute, decent speed on the highway and great fuel economy. I get looks every time I drive it, which might make some people uncomfortable, but I feel better knowing I can fit into any parking space.
I am told there is a way to convert this engine to biodiesel, which is cheaper to run on, so I plan to do that in the next year or so. This is just for my own conscience, not the cost.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 21000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2007 |