Smart City Cabriolet 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive for what you get.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run but parts expensive, e.g £320 for water pump fitted by dealer.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great town car, fab turning circle.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy and frugal but can get thirsty when driven fast.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One serious breakdown in 3 years.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Individual, cute and fun. Not macho.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Leather, air con, heated seats. Not too shabby.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Easily unlocked by accident. Soft top vunerable.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Merc agents VERY expensive. e.g. 2nd service £290, water pump £320.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water pump failed.

    Other

    Occasionally lights intermittent - stalk problem.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes