Truly loved my 450 spent a fortune on it and was one of the most fun cars I ever owned. I’m very jealous and must get another soon. Good walk round, brought back lots of happy memories thanks. 😁
I've got a 2007 450 passion 700cc too, 20k original miles, a full service history from mercedes & it's in mint condition too, had it now for a couple of weeks & loving it, so much fun to drive & so much power for such a little car. I would highly recommend one of these to anyone.
After watching your videos,I've actually just bought a 1st generation smart fortwo coupe 😂 I wanted a second car or a runabout and I like smart cars so you inspired me to do it 👍👍😎
Very nice! Little tip if you’ve not already worked it out - If you lift of the throttle off ever so slightly when accelerating it’ll promote the gearbox to change up at a much lower rpm. You’ll end up doing this trick quite naturally and it’ll change up at closer to 2k rpm normally. Also, check your front springs - looking a little low at the nose. Very prone to fracturing the top inch or so. Should be seated in a cup on the strut and not sitting in the top mount on the body.
Aye this is something I learned quite early on. (I've had the car since 2019) Springs are ok :) had two new ones last year. If anything I need a new rear shock absorber as it's 'bottoming out'
Yes, a little lift off, seems to trigger the gearchange. I've heard that the gearbox computer adapts to your driving style, from a previous owner, it was horrible, but was much better after a new battery, that seemed to reset it's preferences. The key must only be turned and released, not held in start position, (it already had your instructions to start). Front springs, yes not a friend of potholes.
@@JonCoupland there is a lot of people out that smart car did a diesel model. Ps cheaper to run then my old Honda St 1300 plus 100 pounds Road tax for the motorbike
Hi - looks like your front springs are broken - I would suggest to check them. The scodic grey clothing is known to be a dirt magnet - the higher specs have had better and much more durable clothing. I have had a Pure from 99 and have now a remapped Smart 451 Turbo convertible - so much fun with such a litte car - I love it.
I wish i could get these kind of bargains in here people ask about 2000€ for 23 year old 1st gen crap that is on its last leg and the newer ones are like 3-5000€
If you think the amount of money that Merc ( and indeed any manufacturer ) spends on designing a gearbox why would anyone they can do better than a boffin in terms of speed or efficiency ?
It's not an automatic gearbox. It's a manual gearbox with an electric shifter, since there is no clutch. Just look up an automatic transmission and a manual transmission.
Truly loved my 450 spent a fortune on it and was one of the most fun cars I ever owned. I’m very jealous and must get another soon. Good walk round, brought back lots of happy memories thanks. 😁
I've got a 2007 450 passion 700cc too, 20k original miles, a full service history from mercedes & it's in mint condition too, had it now for a couple of weeks & loving it, so much fun to drive & so much power for such a little car. I would highly recommend one of these to anyone.
Very nice! Thanks for your support :)
bought my wife the same one 2007 450 passion 700cc.. little beast haha
Yep, the power to weight ratio!
Caught mine squealing, even with a passenger!
We both smiled in astonishment!
Love it.
After watching your videos,I've actually just bought a 1st generation smart fortwo coupe 😂 I wanted a second car or a runabout and I like smart cars so you inspired me to do it 👍👍😎
Good choice! Thanks for watching
The 450 is a lovely Smart, I now have a 451 Passion 0.8 CDI from 2010 😊, but used to have a 2004 0.8 CDI 450 Passion.
Nice 👍
Very nice! Little tip if you’ve not already worked it out - If you lift of the throttle off ever so slightly when accelerating it’ll promote the gearbox to change up at a much lower rpm. You’ll end up doing this trick quite naturally and it’ll change up at closer to 2k rpm normally. Also, check your front springs - looking a little low at the nose. Very prone to fracturing the top inch or so. Should be seated in a cup on the strut and not sitting in the top mount on the body.
Aye this is something I learned quite early on. (I've had the car since 2019)
Springs are ok :) had two new ones last year. If anything I need a new rear shock absorber as it's 'bottoming out'
Yes, a little lift off, seems to trigger the gearchange.
I've heard that the gearbox computer adapts to your driving style,
from a previous owner, it was horrible,
but was much better after a new battery, that seemed to reset it's preferences.
The key must only be turned and released, not held in start position, (it already had your instructions to start).
Front springs, yes not a friend of potholes.
I've got 2010 mk 2 diseal with turbo. Loving it 😍
Brilliant!
@@JonCoupland there is a lot of people out that smart car did a diesel model. Ps cheaper to run then my old Honda St 1300 plus 100 pounds Road tax for the motorbike
Mine had a water leak too. Changing both door, seals and sealing the rear side windows fixed the problem.
Great tip
Thank you :)
Hi - looks like your front springs are broken - I would suggest to check them. The scodic grey clothing is known to be a dirt magnet - the higher specs have had better and much more durable clothing. I have had a Pure from 99 and have now a remapped Smart 451 Turbo convertible - so much fun with such a litte car - I love it.
Springs are all good :) just been MOTd
I love the purple 😎
Its certainly unique eh!
Where did you get the storage box under seat and the cup holders? and how much??
got a 450 myself but 0.6 petrol one
eBay eBay eBay :)
Multiple "Cup Holders"!
There was a diesel turbo version too.
Awesome
Love the car
Cheers 💪👍
I'm thinking of replacing the panels on my 451 passion. I'm not sure where to buy them, any advice please?
Keep an eye out on Facebook, eBay and gumtree
Never been my flavour of car but if it gas served you well for over a year then there is no arguing at £700 even with a bit of spend afterwards
It's served me well for 60,000 miles and 6 years 😊👍
i heard the best one is the one with the 3 pot baby diesel?
I agree
Hi from the smart group 😊 it's cherish
Thanks for your support
I know they only make elertic smarts now BUTTTTT I still want a gas one
Go for it, I got one a couple months ago and I'm obsessed, looking to foil it and pimp it out, wanna go to a meetup and stuff like that :D
I wish i could get these kind of bargains in here people ask about 2000€ for 23 year old 1st gen crap that is on its last leg and the newer ones are like 3-5000€
Blimey!
what is the paint code of the purple can u tell
I don't know
If you think the amount of money that Merc ( and indeed any manufacturer ) spends on designing a gearbox why would anyone they can do better than a boffin in terms of speed or efficiency ?
I agree
It's not an automatic gearbox. It's a manual gearbox with an electric shifter, since there is no clutch. Just look up an automatic transmission and a manual transmission.
Automatic to me 🤣
Import Thailand now.
Sounds like a lawful order! its on the way
Tuk Tuk competition?
They come with plastic roofs not glass.
There is a glass roof option
No not the 450, they had real glass roof, the 451 has polycarbonate, I have had both.
Mine has a glass roof?