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4 out of 5 stars

Glad I did the smart thing

W. Blakely, 03/29/2016
updated 08/09/2018
2013 smart fortwo pure coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
90 of 92 people found this review helpful

I bought a used 2013 Smart Fortwo with 27k miles on it from a Mercedes dealer. Love this car. I drive it 50 miles round trip daily to work averaging 38mpg. At first I was skeptical about driving it at high speeds or in heavy traffic, but my experiences have been all good. As with driving any car, I don't like having some idiot riding my tail when I'm going 70mph. On the inside the car doesn't really feel small. It's narrower than most cars yes, but because the majority of the car is devoted to passenger space, there are no issues with leg room or head room, and I'm 6'1" tall, 250lbs. There is adequate space in the hatch for getting groceries or carrying a couple of suitcases. I sometimes I forget I'm driving such a small car until I park, get out, and look back at it. I've read other reviews complaining about the ride. It's not a Lincoln Town Car, but I have no complaints. I do try to avoid larger bumps and potholes to save wear and tear on the suspension and front end, but I do that with all of the cars I own. I've also read reviews complaining about the transmission. No complaints from me though. The transmission is an "automatic manual" transmission, with shifting controlled by a computer rather than my foot on a clutch pedal. You can also shift manually if you want. Either way, if you don't like the feeling of a manual transmission, you won't like the smart car. Nuff said. The interior is not luxurious but it has all the amenities you would find on any mainstream car. Overall, driving the car reminds me a little of the old VW Beetle (1960's and 70's vintage) as both the VW and the smart are rear engine German cars. The smart is about the same width or a little wider than the bug, but more comfortable. The smart of course has all the electronic dash features as well as A/C and cruise. The smart is also more fuel efficient than the VW was. And the smart is much quieter; you can just hear the 1000cc Mitsubishi engine purring in the back.

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4 out of 5 stars

Our smart fortwo

Bruce Duvall, 08/03/2016
updated 08/04/2021
2013 smart fortwo passion cabriolet 2dr Convertible (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car to tow behind my Motorhome. It is really a hoot to drive. It handles very well and holds the road like glue. The brakes stop very well. And the steering is nice and firm.

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5 out of 5 stars

2013 SMART FORTWO PURE

KEN, 05/22/2016
updated 11/25/2019
2013 smart fortwo electric drive coupe 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful

I use this car for transportation too and from work..i drive 82 miles a day, round trip. And it's all highway driving..it cruises nice at 70-75 mph...excellant comute car...it feels right at home on the highway...just love it!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Get Your Info From OWNERS - NOT Writers

penndriver, 07/13/2013
2013 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
80 of 85 people found this review helpful

It exceeds every measure of what anyone should reasonably expect! During my 55 years of driving I have owned quite a few of those "highly recommended" status symbols. In quality and reliability my smart car is equal to or exceeds every one of them! The writers REALLY blew it on the smart car. Do you believe a magazine writer knows more than the engineers at Mercedes? Rate the car for it's intended purpose! Don't get out of your manufacturer provided 455hp sport car and say the smart car lacks acceleration! My advice, if you truly want to know about any car, talk to an owner. Forget the writers getting paid by the manufactures to write about their "phenomenal new engineering creation."

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4 out of 5 stars

Good car for what it is...

CE, 02/18/2017
2014 smart fortwo passion coupe 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl 5AM)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

short wheel base, doesnt cover bumps real well... a little underpowered.. does the job well... if you expected a Benz... you will be disappointed...i use for short hops and behind rv...good solution... purchased used with 4000 miles

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