Smart City Coupe 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Don't buy from Smart, too expensive

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very thirsty when spanked, 30mpg without trying too hard

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Huge fun once gearbox was mastered

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Once speed limiter removed and engine remapped they fly

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engines can lose compression, turbo manifolds crack, steering joints and road springs fail. Mercedes garages don't generally want to know smart owners, be prepared for a lot of hassle

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Love it or hate it, can't be ignored

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The seats are the best, legroom fantastic and I'm 6ft+

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Vunerable to theft from rather than theft of

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Mercedes garages are terrible, they are the single reason that i intend to sell this car. I'll never buy from MB or it's derivatives again.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Turbo manifold cracked losing boost, lots of hassle getting this changed under warranty

    Other

    Earlier models have better build quality, RHD versions are not as well made. Mercedes garage staff have no interest whatsoever in Smarts or Smart owners. Check out the very good Smartclub on internet.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No