Smart Forfour (2004 - 2006) 1.5 Brabus 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not much I have never spoke to anyone who has heard of it to be honest.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it- everyone who gets inside thinks its incredible stylish. Plus they tend to be shocked about the seat hugging accelaration
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, although you would never ever by new I anticipate even at 7k that it will depreciate astonishingly quick. I have a recipt saying this car with options nearly 20k new so it lost 13k in 2 years.
What are you likely to buy next?
Toyota Aygo this is my last fast car and want something cheap. My GF has one of these and they are utterly brilliant
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,150
When did you buy the car?
January 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes the guy sold it to me at price mercedes offered for trade had 4 months warranty still and seems great was at leat £1800 cheaper than any on autotrader at time
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Its different and not to in your face yet will still keep up with most hot hatches. Plus its got a lovely interior.
What was the dealer like?
Independent but brilliant spoke to me everyday for a week to check everything was ok could not have been happier
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Bumpy, Thirsty but incredibly fast. Really holds the road well but does seem to wheel spin anytime you really push it. Shocked an Audi TT recently was very funny.
What's it like to park?
Small and doors seem much smaller than my punto so less likely to catch another car although they will prob catch you
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Small nice from one wheel told it was nothing. Mercedes took it in said they had fixed it but its still there very very annoying.
What's most practical about your car?
5 door most hot hatches only 3. Slide backseats back or forwards very easy to increase boot space or leg room
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated leather seats sat nav
