2001 smart fortwo - city coupe Pulse 0.6 turbo from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Fantastic cheap fun
Faults:
The door handle broke off on the driver's side, but just wear and tear, it's a 6 year old car and it was cheaply fixed.
General Comments:
The smart is the best car I've ever owned. I get 57 mpg every time I drive it, and it makes me smile when I'm driving.
The smart is a fantastic place to sit. The seats are supportive, visibility is great around the car, being surrounded entirely by glass. The controls are chunky and funky, although everything is plastic or carpeted (including the dashboard) everything feels well built.
The handling of the car around town is tight, and with the hard suspension, feels very much like a go-kart. However, on country roads, the hard suspension can give a jolty ride.
On motorways the car is fine until there's a wind. It makes the car lean to one side which feels disconcerting at speed. I've never had a problem with it and frequently drive long distances, but there are times I wish for a more relaxing drive in something less high-sided.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th February, 2008
5th Aug 2007, 15:31
Seems more like you're the one giving the car bad luck, not visa versa. If I were you I would lock myself in my room and pray for some better luck.