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Any here drive a Smart Car?

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  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    One downside to Smart ownership is using useless Mercedes dealers for servicing.
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  • daveyjp
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    Vikingaero - couldn't agree more and our smart dealer experience has put me off MB for life. There are some excellent independent servicing outfits out there now. smartclub website has info.

    Re space - the boot is larger than the current Mini. We used to go cmaping in ours and we have a four man tent. You just have to be imaginative when packing it.
  • iolanthe07
    iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite
    They must be pretty scary on the motorway. Doesn't the short wheelbase make the ride harsh and uncomfortable?
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  • michaels
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    I have bought 2 and both had cracked turbo needing expensive repair - they only seem to be good for about 70k miles but shouldn't be a problem for an 07 plate - note you are about on the edge of a big facelift/new engine at that age so go for the new model if possible.

    Allegedly engine remap helps with the slow gear change and improves motorway performance. Wider front wheels/tyres improves stability for motorway use for example with buffeting when passing large vehicles.
    I think....
  • mrbadexample
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    Mr_Kennedy wrote: »
    What models do people recommend?

    The Brabus version. :D
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • space_rider
    space_rider Posts: 1,741 Forumite
    My daughter has the pulse.
  • Edinburghlass_2
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    MSE Martin :)
  • daveyjp
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    Whichever model make sure it has aircon - in winter they are a nightmare for steaming up in damp weather, aircon solves this problem.

    If it has a turbo remember to allow it to tickover for a minute or so after stopping from a long trip - it allows the turbo to slow down and stop spinning. Turn it off and the turbo keeps spinning, but it does so without oil being circulated - not good.

    They are fine on motorways - a remap helps in this regard, but they can be interesting in high winds!
  • Barneysmom
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    I had one pass me on the M6 on Thursday, it must have been doing about 80.
    How humiliating :o - I call myself Focus Lady :rotfl:
    Think I might have to swop cars.
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  • vikingaero
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    Barneysmom wrote: »
    I had one pass me on the M6 on Thursday, it must have been doing about 80.
    How humiliating :o - I call myself Focus Lady :rotfl:
    Think I might have to swop cars.


    Every Smart I see on the motorway is always travelling with it's foot to the floor! I've also been Smarted by quite a few.:D
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