Comments on: 2008 Smart fortwo review

By: James

James — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:24:17 +0000

The Fortwo Is Worth $16990 in Austrailia Knoxy, Thats all I know

By: James

James — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:23:16 +0000

Very Stupid Little Cars!

By: nickdl

nickdl — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:21:58 +0000

Poopies and weewees

By: franz chong

franz chong — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:41:31 +0000

With Daihatsu long gone out of the Australian Market They need to price the Smart Cars closer to 15 Grand to even stand a chance of getting out of the showroom

By: Knoxy

Knoxy — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:59:57 +0000

What does a Brabus Smart ForTwo cost here in Australia?

Oo do you buy a ‘normal’ Smart ForTwo and select Brabus options individually?

By: John Thompson

John Thompson — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:07:48 +0000

I currently own a pair of Porsches, a 2009 911 and a Boxster S.

I drive a Smart ForTwo 1.0 Brabus on a daily basis, because it’s fun, and easy to park in tiny spaces.

I had some fun listening to the general ignoramus bragging about their pathetically dated Ford Falcons, and other idiots thinking a Nissan Micra is as safe inside as the Smart, but seriously guys, get a grip on reality!

The Smart ForTwo isn’t about trying to make your male appendage larger, it’s for already-well-endowed guys to enjoy.

The exterior is unique, a Steel frame clothed in Plastic panels, shorter than any other production car, yet offering vast space for Two, hence the name.

The car is a Mercedes product, so it’s made well, and lasts! They have ESP, just like larger Mercedes, along with Aircon, PAS, Heated Leather seats, and all manner of godies, if thats what you want.

They crash very very well indeed, watch the Youtube video, where they crash a Smart to destruction, on a 70mph offset into a 20 tonne Concrete block. The little cars door still opens perfectly, and interior space mostly intact. Astonishing…

They are fun to drive. A bit rorty, and you’ll feel the bumps though, but you’ll also laugh, and feel younger.

As I said, I have two Porsches, so I’m not impressed by cockwaving, but will vouch for the Smart.

This is my second one, by the way. I sold the first, and wished I hadn’t!

By: Grahame Cox

Grahame Cox — Sun, 31 May 2009 07:49:32 +0000

My favourite comment about the smart car was: “You don’t look manly driving it”! This from a guy who owned a Porsche and remains totally ticked off because my smart keeps getting the looks he wants. I have owned two Smart convertibles: only way to go. The new Smart is totally car and a big improvement over its predecessor. Great fun to drive, feels fast, stingey on petrol, and out of the box in looks. That’s the rub: it looks acts and drives like nothing else on the road. if you live in a densely built-up part of the city, you want a car that you can park easy and manouvre through side streets as well as the highway Cost? Compare it to the Mini Cooper convertible with options: ouch! Other comparisons also fall short: Nissan Micra to the new Smart is like a Hummer to a Holden. Take a test drive.

By: MarkT

MarkT — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:47:12 +0000

Every time you read comments on Smart car reviews you get the usual “it has no space” and “must be rubbish on the freeway” comments. Inevitably from people who have never even sat in one (very knowledgeable then…!) As an owner in Europe of the previous shape (2004) model and someone who has driven the current one, here’s some facts. If you are 6 foot you will find the Smart plenty roomy. In you are 6’5″ you’ll get in the current model and not feel cramped. On the freeway the old-model Smart will cruise happily at 120kmh due to the overdrive 6th gear (turning over at about 2750rpm). That’s with the standard motor which is restricted power – for about $150 you can get it software derestricted which means an easy 130kmh. Due to the high driving position you never feel intimidated by other road users.

There are some things with the previous model that were rubbish. The gearchange was slow in tiptronic and even slower in full auto mode. The ride was choppy (but sort of in character with the car) compensated for by the excellent seats. The high speed handling was not great. In strong cross winds it was buffeted about on the highway above 100kmh. The dashboard plastics weren’t very high quality finish. The a/c was not the strongest. The new one addresses all of these issues especially the interior and gearbox.

We used the Smart for commuting 20km each way (with 2 occupants) and for all short trips including the supermarket. For longer runs we took our Audi A4 wagon (which was superb). We ended up using the Smart about 90% of the time as it was so nippy and convenient. Used hardly any fuel (about 4l/100), was fully loaded, electric everything, cruise, a/c, leather heated seats, etc, sounds different due to the 3cyl turbo engine, and brilliant fun to drive. We absolutely loved it!! A pity they are so expensive in Aus though…

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:25:16 +0000

I’m 6″4 and I fit into the smart with room to spare. I wanted a small fuel efficient city car for getting around and to be honest the smart was the only car that fit. Doors that open wide and a spacious interior, it really was the only choice!

By: Drew Tredrea

Drew Tredrea — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:40:18 +0000

Just returned from a trip to Europe – these things are literally EVERYWHERE you look in Rome and Paris. Styling is a subjective thing…some will like it, some will hate it and some will be ambivalent. The price however is just plain silly and almost twice the price of what they are selling for in Euripe – unless they drop the price to around the $15K mark in Australia I just don’t see them selling too many of these here, which is a real shame as they are a great little nimble commuter car.