2004 smart roadster Brabus Coupe 101 review from UK and Ireland
"Awesome fun to drive, a nightmare to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The worst car I have ever owned.
In the garage 7 times in 11 months over 20k miles.
Faults include:
Doors opening randomly,
Engine Management Unit failure (twice),
Rain sensor failed,
Air con failed three times and worryingly,
A brake fault.
Also the 6k mile service interval is very short by todays standards.
General comments?
It is quite simply the most fun I have ever had in a car.
Its a roller skate on wheels.
Prepare to laugh out loud every time you find yourself on a B road; to smile when you are on an A road, and to grin and bear it on the motorways.
Comfort:
Its a very comfortable little car. The heated seats are a boon when the roof is down.
The seats are supportive and comfortable over long journeys.
The stereo is rubbish and even with speaker upgrades still sounds poor with the door panels rattling at the slightest sound of bass.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 698 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A2 |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2005 |