Smart City Coupe 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A tad expensive.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No probs, fuel consumption good, c. 45mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good in town, but is flawed. Firm ride, twitchy at limit and auto is a joke.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Get a Ferrari for weekends as Smart is oh so slow.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rattly and switchgear broke, but otherwise feels solid.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It splits the public, loved and mocked in equal measures.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Over 6 feet and it's tight. Legroom surprisingly spacious.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Who's gonna steal a Smart? Its image will deter most.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes