Smart Roadster (2003 - 2007) (80bhp) 2d Auto (RHD) (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

your an individual-havnt followed the ford focus crowd! you havnt got kids (they wouldnt fit) and you like to have fun!

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

Quirky, everyone loves it

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes but i would go for the hard top option

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,700

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I knew the guy who sold it to me and the car had been well looked after , only had 7000 miles on the clock and a full service history

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

An unusual looking car , not too many of them about

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

A drivers car , you have to be confident ! The car is extreemly light and is easy to lose the front end if the road is wet or slippy, i wouldnt advise driving it in the snow! It corners well and despite the hard suspension is suprisingly comfortable

What's it like to park?

easy, just dont park too close to someone or visibility when reversing is rubbish

Have you had any problems with the car?

Have had troube with the dirvers airbag system and the slower speed window wiper setting after heavy rain. The side of the door also leaks down the speakers when wet.

What's most practical about your car?

Its easy to park and fun to drive Costs £27 to fill the tank and it lasts forever, thats with petrol prices at the highest they have ever been .

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

love the heated leather seats , well worth the extra cost , especially when the roof is down and it begins to get nippy!