• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I don't care. I has a modern design, 5 doors with a flat load area when the rear seats are folded. It's cheap in insure; £35 VED. I was getting 50 mpg in the warm weather which has dropped to 45mpg in the cold January of 2009.

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

    My wife thinks it's small and cute, but she prefers to drive the S Type. Neighbours and colleagues were fasinated because they have never seen one before.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, it does everything I wanted and the small 1,000cc engine has exceeded my expectations.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not likely in the near future

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £8,400

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The car came with a huge discount (£1,400) and a good credit deal of pay half on delivery and half in 12 months. They also gave me 12 months VED - only £35 but still helpful.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    For an economical run-about

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent. Much more helpful than the Fiat, Peugeot, Citreon, and Hyundi dealers I visited. AND I cannot think of anything polite to say about Smart Car dealers.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I rate it good for a small car. The ride is slightly bouncy, but it corners well at urban speeds - better than my other car which is an S Type Jaguar

    What's it like to park?

    Wonderful. Good all round vision and the upright back window make it simple.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Amazing interior space for a small car and ease of entry because it's slightly higher than others in the same class.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Air conditioning