Smart Forfour (2004 - 2006) 1.5 Passion 5d Softouch Auto (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

A little quirky and fun.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all love it... it's very versatile with the seating arrangment and comfy for 4 adults and a dog on long journeys.

Would you buy this car again and why?

If anything happened to my little Smart I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. It's just a shame they stopped making them.

What are you likely to buy next?

As they don't make the Smart anymore I'll probably go for something like a Mitsubishi Colt.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, the part exchange deal was excellent.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It was automatic with a full sunroof and air-con.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Fantastic, even after owning the car over 7 years it still puts a smile on my face. It cruises at 80 on the motorway and still gives around 50mpg. In town it's great too, just put it into auto and it does all the work.

What's it like to park?

Really easy to park, and easy to find as it looks different to other cars.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Never, only a minor accident when someone ran into the back of it.

What's most practical about your car?

The seating is great as you can have a large boot and little leg room in the back or lots of leg room and a small boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Semi automatic mode, gives great grip when used as a manual on ice and is a fantastic drive in automatic. Very fuel efficient too.