Smart Forfour (2004 - 2006) 1.5 Passion 5d Softouch Auto (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's a hidden gem, totally different from the norm. Exciting and a bit crazy =D
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
So it's a little tiny thing? No, it's a forfour not a fortwo. 'It's so cute' 'There's loads of room' 'I've never seen one before'. 'Blimey it goes' 'It makes a great sound'
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would love to. But mine is one of the last, so it'd have to have a VERY good spec and low miles.
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing for a while. I LOVE my forfour
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,400
When did you buy the car?
February 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not the cheapest at the time, but it had some nice options you don't see that much.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a small, quick auto that was a bit different. So the forfour is perfect!
What was the dealer like?
Inchcape Mercedes = Rubbish
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant, It's flat through the bends, great levels of grip. Just goes and goes at higher revs, it's a lot faster than expected and can show a lot of higher powered cars up. Specially when you consider it's an auto. Though the ride is a little crashy at times. The semi-auto gearbox is very good when you are used to it. The changes are very smooth when you lift off slightly. Though it is advised to use the manual mode.
What's it like to park?
Well, it's only 3.8m long...
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clutch actuator has gone a bit wonky, so going in for some work under warranty to smoothen it up again.
What's most practical about your car?
Enough space for five, with the extra option on three rear seats. So it's a forfive really! Sliding back bench to get more legroom/boot space. 48mpg+ driving fairly hard. Low tax + Ins
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
6 speaker soundsystem + sub under passenger seat is very good! Fancy trip computer, paddles to change the gears. Glass roof, whole whost of safety/esp aids.
