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Smart & Passion |
| Date: |
20/10/00 (380 review reads) |
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Advantages: cheap to run, fun to drive
Disadvantages: a bit expensive to buy, not good for a family of 6!
Hi there, just a brief note to anyone slighty interested in the SMART.
I am an Owner of the SMART Passion, I have been since April 2000. And what do I think ? Well I think it's a great car. I used to have a Vauxhall Corsa, and was originally thinking of getting a Vauxhall Omega, that was till the price of running it suddenly occured to me !
The SMART looks great, is a joy to drive, and everyone smiles when they see you. OK it's not great for long distance drives, or for areas which have really bumpy roads as the suspention is very firm.
But the engine is great, and really does sound difference to a bog standard car, there is A LOT of technology in the car, and it's very safe, dispite it's size, and if don't believe me, the current top gear titles show a crash test if u look quick enough !
This car is great on fuel though which is one of the main points I got it for, it doens't have a huge fuel tank, just 22 litres, and the petrol refil reminder flashes about 2 days before u need to fill it ! But if u put in 15 pounds u get about 280 miles.
The car does fill very well built (well being a merc it should !), and it has a lot of attention to detail. Some people think this car is small. The couldn't be more wrong, here's a test for you if u ever have the pleasure of sitting behind the wheel. Sit down on the drivers seat and TRY to touch the bottom of the window screen, u just CAN'T do it !! That's how big the car is !, it's very airy too , lots of head room, and the boot is ideal for a weeks shopping of a batchelor like me !
If u have any questions, let me know and I'll do my best to answer them for you.
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- 16/07/01 I've just been to a Smart dealer this p.m. to sit in a few - my wife really fancies the Passion. Standing there surrounded by about 50 of them you can't help smiling, they do that to you!It seems like their days as an "also-ran" may be over, as the right-hand-drive models are coming this autumn, with the hint that existing stock will be discounted. |
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- 01/06/01 I didn't know they were really out on the road. Just readabout them as a futuristic fad.If you want stability from a small car try the Toyota Yaris. It's small,economical, but handles like a big car on the bumps.Big wide wheels make the difference. |
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- 16/02/01 I have always wanted a Smart since I first saw them around London a few years ago but now I am seriously considering it. It's always interesting to hear from a Smart owner! |
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