Smart City Cabriolet (01-04) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
The cabriolet version of the smart city car makes this funky car more fun. It can be used as a full soft-top, or the roof can be used as a sunroof, sliding back just halfway. There are fewer cabriolets on the used market than the coupe. As a result, prices are higher. However, if you're not put off by left-hand-drive, early cars can be picked up more cheaply than you may expect. On sale in the UK since 2001, the range was re-branded fortwo from the start of 2004.
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Buying used

Initially left-hand-drive, with ABS, clock, rev counter, radio cassette and electric windows. Right-hand-drive models were launched in November 2001. The cabriolet followed in May 2002, and there were significant changes to the entire range, which included a larger fuel tank, double ellipse (peanut-shaped) headlamps and optional electric sunroof. All Smarts have interchangeable coloured body panels. There are also a small number of Crossblades: left-hand-drive Smarts with no roof, windscreen or doors and a (necessary) waterproof interior. Understandably, demand for this model is very limited and there are just a few hundred on the road.

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Selling

Cars with heated seats, air conditioning and higher spec are most popular among buyers. Reasonable used pricing (for a premium product) maintains interest.