Smart Roadster Coupe (80bhp) 2d Auto (RHD) (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Pricey for what it is...
Costs
Its part of Mercedes, so expected.
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On the road
Driving
Drives quite nicely, RWD mid-engine layout, steering a bit light and under geared.
Performance
For 80bhp goes like stink!
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Living with it
Reliability
Awful, known to have lots of ECU faults, mine failed 9 times in 4 weeks. Took 3 trips to dealer to (hopefully) solve. Avoid Lancasters of Ipswich - their Service and Aftersales are rubbish - won't deal with them ever again!
Image
Very cool, people always looking.
Comfort
Seats firm but comfy, suspension very firm but good, but getting in and out is an art!
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser and gearbox locks.
Service
Dealer seems to know little about the complex electronics of this make/model.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
ECU is a known weak spot, guess why smart dropped this model?
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No