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Something weird about the smart car is that due to the cabin's roll cage's round shape, they are surprisingly strong and have a fantastic safety record.
The biggest safety hazard is the topple factor. Because they are very compact with a super short wheel base, I'd imagine if you ever got one rolling you'd likely never get it to stop lol.
Americans seem to worry more about fuel economy than Europeans, even though our fuel is much more expensive than the USA. For Europeans manoeuvrability is way more important - hence the engine being rear mounted, it's not just about space, it's also about giving the car lighter steering and a tighter turning circle. . Also, for all the "being down there and looking up a trucks" thing is typical hyperbole. European cars tend to sit higher than US ones of the same type, as we like to sit high to get better visibility in congested city traffic. As for why we love manuals, I have no idea. I hate them. Auto all the way. Originally I think it was about performance - our engines are small, high revving units and early autos were less efficient on these engines.
I've driven my 2008 Smart since it was new, all over the country. Never felt underpowered and it's still a kick to drive. I never feel unsafe and I never have trouble parking it. But, I can even park it in my garage, which has a lot of stuff in it. Looking at your garage, I can't imagine you could park a Schwinn in there.
He said they are slow, I figured at 70hp and it's size it should move pretty good. My 67 VW had about 60 hp , I'm sure it was heavier and it would keep up with traffic. I'd think a smart would be kind of quick, not fast but a little zippy
@@ericbest9562, I’ve had one since 2008, I’ve done 85 mph, it’s the only car in America you can raise, and lower the rag top, at full speed… I get 50 miles per gal consistently…
I was also surprised that I can fit my smart car in my one car garage with lots of stuff in it, and I also have the same comments about my car as you do.
Julius Madridejos If they partner with Toyota and Honda the SMART would truly be a smart car. They would have the best small car technology from Japan. Right now it's a DUMB car or should be DUMPED.
Yes you are right. Everyone notices. Except penis extension trucks, they are either trying too cut you off on purpose or they don't bother to look in there mirror.
I have one and only time it's scary is when there's rain and strong wind on speeding highways. Doesn't feel safe to go more than 90kmh in those conditions.
I’m a truck driver. Back up for 8 hrs. When there is a fatality in an accident they usually shut the road down and sometimes you passed a offramp so you have to sit until the State Police DOT and the corner gets thorough investigation done before they open up a line. So after 9 hrs we are moving. The only 2 people that Dead are the 2 in the smart car. Which was sandwiched between a pick up truck and a semi truck. But they don’t tell the public that it would be bad advertising for the little smart car. Most crash tests are done at 45 miles an hour. I bet you won’t find a crash test done on a smart car because they know without even doing one what’s going to happen to you all they have to do is look at a full-size car and seen the damage at 45 miles an hour and you can pretty much figure out what you and your smart car gonna look like. Well at least your family won’t have to pay for a casket. I just come across this video because I was thinking of getting one of these instead of a golf cart for campgrounds because these are legal to be on any public road. If you need to go pick something up from the store.
I've had mine since 2008, and love it, have over 60,000 miles on it, haven't had any problems with it, just change oil and filter and go........I only use it around town, parking is a breeze and still get mid 40's gas mileage.....
Love my 2013 electric drive Smart! Peppy and super practical. As a motorcycle rider, the Smart is a lot safer than the motorcycle especially in the winter snow.
Lol i have a 2005 smart car cdi love it it gets 70mpg its my daily driver and then what I need to tow I have my 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with the crd Mercedes diesel
I owned a Smart car way back in 2001, ran it for 5 years, absolutely loved it. Mine had LHD which strangely was somewhat of an advantage in the UK. It was slow, and the gearshift not good, but I got good gas mileage from it - usually 40 to 45 mile/(UK) gallon., and I used it mainly for long runs of 400 miles +. Never felt unsafe in it, and at the time I drove an 18-wheeler rated at 98000 lbs gross for a living. My colleagues used to laugh when I arrived for work, parking my Smart next to my big rig. The transmission in my M-B tractive unit worked in much the same way as the Smart and it too was mostly a PITA. Never had any problems with the car and only swapped it for a VW because I needed to carry more than one passenger regularly. and, oh yes, the engine was 599 cc and was turbocharged.
Bus driver here. Yeah, I had the same car and the same tranny. We had those stupid ZF tranny's in some of the buses. Odd that it takes someone who usually drives a 25 ton rig to understand how to drive a smart. Probably why they didn't catch on. heh
I don’t see how the US version gets lower mpg than the UK one’s. We can get over 60mpg on a long run. I have driven Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3. The Mk3 in Turbo for is superb. I love 3 cylinder engines. I had a 3 cylinder Daihatsu GTti 1L Turbo a few and it was a little rocket ship.
@@claytonberg721Changing them manually was better than leaving it in auto for Mk1’s and Mk2’s. I have driven the Mk3 in auto and manual versions and both are great.
Have an f350 crew cab / yukon xl ltz / and my SMART, would not trade it for the world!! I love it and it is quick at takeoff and drive have not been over 90 because 75/80 is fast enough for me
I realize this is an older video, but only half of what he is saying is accurate. I own and race a 2009 Brabus Cabriolet SmartCar here in Hawaii. It is 2021 and I have owned it for about 2 years. Here is a COMPLETE rundown about my car. There is a ton of support and parts from different groups on the Internet for these cars. They were made for over 20 years. NOTE: This car is SHORT but it is NOT small. It is as tall as any Honda Fit, it is as wide as any of the FIATS (now there is a piece of crap) or other small cars. It is only shorter, but front facing is the same size as 80% of the cars on the market and it has a HUGE front window to see out of, and big doors. Very easy to get in and out of. Try getting into a Lotus Elite..... Horsepower - 105 bhp. Tubocharged. You do have to use hi-test gas. Mercedes did not supply their own engines for the car for a short time, and mine has the factory Mitsubishi engine. It think it is a better engine than the Mercedes. Same size and specs. The tank holds nearly 8 gallons, I get 40+ miles to the gallon even with the leadfoot I have. I had to fill it up last year, and might have to fill it again this year. Depending on how I drive (hah). 900 cc, three cylinder engine, is peppy and fast. Insurance rates are the same for any other car. It is speed limited to 85 mph, but with that bypassed it will hit 105 miles an hour easily. I pass cars and trucks on the freeways here easily, have never had an issue. It handles like a dream at any speed even in crosswinds. McPherson struts, electric assisted steering. Mine has 17" wheels front and back. It does not fall into small potholes! It corners like it is on rails. Seriously. I have raced sports cars for over 40 years, including Spitfires, MGA 1600's, Karmann Ghia's (well, with some mods), Bug Eye sprites, the incredible Saab Sonnets and more. I know a little about sports cars. The SmartCar can handle just like any other sports car in it's class. It weighs 1,800 lbs, and has a built in roll bar as part of the excellent frame that runs throughout the car. It has giant doors to get in and out, I would say the car is actually bigger on the inside than on the outside! ** Excellent brakes. Plenty of acceleration to get going on an on-ramp, just stick your foot in it to get the turbo spun up (3,000 rpm) and drop your foot off the brake. Price of parts and Maintenance. There is always some whiner that lets a dealership nail them to the mast, then complain about it. Honestly this is one of the easiest cars I can think of to maintain. My 13 year old neighbor girl changed the oil on mine the other day, so she could learn how. It costs no more than any other car for maintenance, or for parts. I have replaced several parts on mine with newer lighter versions (running boards, front and rear air dams) The running boards were $100 each. I bought replacement headlight nacelles for $150 for a brand new set, including the bulbs. *** there are plenty of parts available, especially through E-bay. Nice thing is that like the Saturn Cars, the body panels are plastic on the outside. They are easy to fix or replace and there are no gigantic quarter panel parts to worry about. ** I had to put a new Air conditioning fan in it. Under the dashboard. The fan was $60 (2021 price) and it took 15 minutes to pull the old fan and motor out and snap in the new one. ...This car was made by engineers for the common shade tree mechanic. The engine itself is set into rails, that can be detached at mid car, and the entire rear end, engine, trans and all will roll out like a wheel barrow. This is an amazingly practical design, and beats the hell out of pulling an engine out of my Subaru WRX. There is an AMAZING amount of room in the back, over the engine. If you lay the passenger seat down, I put 6 foot long FENCE posts in there from the hardware store and drove them home. .....note it does NOT have an automatic transmission. It is a manual transmission, BUT, it has dual clutches and is shifted just like an automatic. 99% of the people cannot tell the difference. A manual trans is much easier to maintain. The dual clutch is just like the ones on racing motorcycles. It comes with a stick AND it comes with paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and you can switch back and forth while driving between manual shift mode and automatic. The manual shift is sneaky, if you rev it to 6 grand in first gear it will shift itself into second gear anyway! Even in manual mode when you come to a stoplight, it shifts itself into 1st gear, but still in manual mode. Used prices are excellent. I would buy one again in a heartbeat.
I've lived in Scandinavia / Europe for just shy of two decades. I can tell you that Smart cars are fantastic for cities. However, everything you've said is true. Even on the "small" highways of Europe, you don't feel safe in these cars. I had one (a mid 2000's model) that I loved to drive around town. I tried the highway once, ONCE. I ended up selling it to buy a Rover 75 which was just as good gas mileage and heaps better for space and I could drive on the highway without feeling like I was a tin can between bowling balls.
It’s a really good RV tow vehicle. This may be a specific use case, but it works very well for that. The 2016 and on models (Model 453) is specifically rated for towing four down. Ironically, it really doesn’t feel like you are in a small car.
I have a smart car, I bought it because I had a truck at the time but needed something dependable to drive. It was also the cheapest cars they were selling besides old high mileage cars. I realize it's not a great car, but I have yet to regret it. I went with it because I am a weird person and liked the idea of being a 6'5'' guy climbing out of such a tiny car. I do fear one day not being able to keep up with the repairs. But I already lost my truck, which was my real "Baby" so....eh Hopefully I'll have a nice toyota truck and a Kawasaki KLR 650 by then.
xinic5 omg me too! I had a Ram 3500 and had to sell it to move into this house. With the money I had leftover, I bought my Smart. I originally intended to have as a second car. Truck had problems after problems that I couldn’t keep up with my salary at the time. Now, I weep because I would have loved to have that contrast of a Cummins and a 3 cylinder. To this day, I’ve only had to replace a radiator fan motor and battery. And of course Tires and Oil/Coolant Changes.
Rýán Túçk i don't think so. He's been around forever. Chris fix has 3 million. Eric probably has something around there. Scotty has been on here forever
Well I'm from Texas and am a horse of a different color and own a smart and love it(and I think everyone has a toy haha) and have maintained watching videos here I have had it for awhile and love it and most parts can be bought online I bought mine cheap and low miles 2013 but to each their own.
SUGAR XYLER same with you buddy to each there own that why some like motorcycles and small cars and some don't open your mind is the smart cars saying well some people can't 😄
The closest I came to a smart car was a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback, it drove great had a 3 cyl in it and got a solid 44mpgs on the highways and at least 35 to 37 around town. the downside was I never felt all that safe in it and it had alot of road noise on the highway!
I like smart cars and I want one they are just soooooooo cute also did you know that smart cars come in sport with with 50 more horsepower and there was a smart roadster RIP smart roadster 2000-2006
I was in a gruesome car crash when I was 8. luckily everyone survived. I've had anxiety driving ever since. my smart car is the only car I've felt comfortable driving in .true the upkeep Is a little higher then the average car but I've been happy paying luxury prices for my peace of mind.
i drive an '05 silver towncar. an orange smart car was parked next to me at the bank exactly 7 days ago. the whole car was the length of the cabin of my tc. we both left at the same time, and it was then that i wished i had taken some photos, so i could photoshop the sc in various phases as an orange escape module for my towncar: first the ejection sequence, then the parachute deployment, then me waving out of the "smart" car, parachute attached on my way back down to earth.
As much as I love your advice Scotty and it's really helped me, ya' really gotta stop with the "Americans are lazy" as to the reason why we prefer automatic over manual transmissions.....such a negative blanket statement. And I this is coming from someone who learned how to drive in one! I say before you blame individuals, blame the advertisers for the car manufacturers. Pushing the automatic transmissions knowing that they can sell them for more.. and also overpopulation.. who wants to sit in heavy traffic continually playing footsie with the clutch and accelerator? Not me- It's freakin exhausting! Okay. Rant over. Still love your videos Scotty!
I owned one when they were first available in the United States. They were built pretty well, but very slow and too small for our roads. I now see smart cars at race tracks as a tow car since they are now cheaper than a golf cart and they have air conditioning.
I was waiting for them to market a Diesel powered smart car. I only buy Diesel vehicles so it wasn't in the cards for me to purchase one. But if a Diesel one ever pops up, I'm in. I'm thinking about buying a Mahindra Roxor and making it street legal. Tough in New Jersey, but it can be done.
Work hours does not necessarily mean increased productivity, there’s a point at which you get diminishing returns. Americans work too long hours without enough holiday and then don’t exercise enough.
I used to work for a company that 'had' (past tense) 3 of these. They eventually got rid of these POS's (and I don't mean 'Point of Sale'). The automatic transmissions shifted like someone who did not know how to shift a manual with big hesitations in shifting gears, When you really needed to pick up speed, like freeway on ramps, you had to manually down shift because the car would not do it itself. With it's rear wheel drive it would get stuck in the snow and you could not 'rock' it back and forth to get unstuck or it would first take away drive then reverse, so you would have to get out, dig out, then try again. On a windy day it would get pushed around on the freeway. My Mitsubishi Mirage, with 403,100 miles on it (with no engine or transmission work ever needed) got the about same gas mileage as they did. One of the three needed, with less than 60,000 miles on it, over $2,600.00 in engine repairs needed. No one, including me, liked driving them. - Nuff Said --
@@luisrosales9349 What's your point? Have you ever owned one? Driven one? Or atleast sat in one? People buy these cars for certain reasons not because they just need a car or else they would just by any other car.
Thanks for all Your good videos. I live in Denmark, where we have small roads and we have big highways. I did by a smart CDI as an extra car, and it is not the fastes car, but it can do about 140 km/h and and the speed limit in Denmark on the highway is 130 km/h, so You have a point. But I do not aggrey with You, I do think You could drive a Smart car for some time, and You would have another opinion. I have a Opel Astra, VW Lupo 3l, and the smart car, but I have found that the spare parts bought online is much cheaper for the smart car, that the other cars if I buy parts from other brandts. And it is not that difficult to work on. The CDI can if the oil is changes every 30.000 km do about 700.000 km it its life time. It does not have a automatic transmission like the big American cars, with an torque converter. It has a tratinal transmission with a traditional clutch, witch is handled by 2 electric motors and a computer, and it is not slow at all. And it is a very economic car i can do about 30 km on a liter diesel. I think is is not fast like a sports car, but it is not slow. But it is more a city car then a highway car.
I like your videos but that was a pretty dumb thing to say 0:48. TAG Heuer are watchmakers but they made and still make great engines, and they used to be used by RedBull F1.
I love mine. I use it for my door dashing car. I have put 87 thousand miles on it and only have had to put a new muffler and new light bulbs in it as far as repairs go. Very dependable.
I test drove a Smart when they came to the US in 2008 and ended up not buying one because I hated the delayed automanual shifting. 4 years later I bought a Scion iQ and have loved it for the past 50,000 miles. More hp than a Smart, better transmission, tighter turning radius, and a back seat! Plus it's made by Toyota, I'm sure Scotty would approve! 😁
They have had software updates to the shifting. Mine shifts perfect. NOW, for a guy/girl/other politically-correct gender to have a heavy foot and press hard all the time on the accelerator the Smart is not for you. Normal transportation driving, even zipping driving, the transmission is perfect on mine AGAIN HOWEVER the last 2 years of Smarts have a different transmission, not stick-automatic - geared more for the sport, heavy-foot driver. Hey, I like the Scion iQ too! Wish they didn't discontinue it!
@@toddcrumbaker1207 I have a 2015 fortwo 451 and I love it. I've only ever done oil changes, and never had an issue. It is huge inside, lots of headroom & legroom. I have hauled a surprising amount of stuff in it. It is also the safest car I've ever driven. The tridion cell is a rollcage. Look up some of the crash test info. I've had a lot of different cars & trucks, this one is my favorite.
Scotty, this car has 5 stars safety test. The spareparts are not at all expensive. This is by far the car with the smallest cost/mile. The joke with the watches is interesting so since no US Car comes close to the precision of the 50usd watch.
Scotty, has anyone ever told you that you resemble Geddy Lee? Only mentioning because for some reason you showed up on my side-bar, and I seriously thought it was Geddy Lee reviewing smart cars. LOL
Lol, this video made me laugh. You are definitely right about it not being very fast. However my standard Smart Fortwo Passion actually gets 42 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway. It’s true the car isn’t for everyone, but it’s pretty good for primarily a commuter vehicle to and from work. :)
I also have a 3cyl Geo Metro. The smart feels far more substantial. I’m curious as to your gas mileage. I drive 65-70 and will reach 42mpg only in cooler temperatures without AC on a long trip. Summer is more like 36-38 depending on how much I use AC. Are you referring to Imperial gallons by any chance? Anyway, at the 115k mark she broke a valve and that is the end. No or will work on them except the dealer where they sold new. Still supported but at a price that makes no sense. $9,100 for a “new engine” plus tax and labor (over $200 an hour now.)
You're crazy on this review. The smart is a very safe car and it handles well. Parts are cheap and available on eBay. We travel from Phoenix to Chicago a couple of times a year and it's very manageable on the highway. You're welcome to your opinion, but I think you're wrong on this one.
I love my smart for two from 2003. I live in a small town 13 kms from the city of Ferrara, Italy. Its perfect for here and I'm 175cms! However I would never use it on the motorway or Autostrada.
At this point (2021), there are no Smart dealers in the U.S., Mercedes won't touch them, and parts are almost impossible to get. What is the up side of owning a Smart car? None that I can see.
Most likely your country's (Indonesia or Malaysia, IIRC) Mirage has a different engine than the NA-1.2L I3 they use in US-spec and also may not have as many anti-pollution stuff, which mean for a higher fuel compsumption number). In US-spec the best you could wish for is 47 mpg (43 on the G4 Sedán) on the highway and those have the CVT automatic, not the manual.
Payam yazdi _"just bought a mirage with manual&gets 50 MPG"_ BunnyLovesHam _"The Mitsubishi mirage is great"_ Jr ALEXANDER _"Better on gas than my 750cc honda motorcycle. Never had a problem with any of them as far as drivetrain goes. "_ Mirage is defined as 1. Something that seems to be real or true but is not really so. 2. An unrealistic hope or wish that cannot be achieved. 3. An image of something that seems to be far away but does not really exist. Yup, totally fits!
I still want it because I’m 16 and I don’t need space to drive anyone else but myself and one other person and a dog but I did like the way you expressed your points
For what it's worth, I've talked 2 people who own Smart cars and they both said highway mileage was 50 mpg, and around high 30's to 40 mpg city. But it was the later models. A car's mileage is not simply based on having a smaller engine or less horsepower. But the ability of the engine to effortlessly move the car given its weight (less rpm's). And naturally if you are going downhill with a tailwind. :)
I've had my smart car for a couple years. 2010 smart fortwo. I'm in Australia so we use Litres and out of the 30L (8 gallons) tank I can get 500klm (310 miles) , that's 6L per 100klm travelled (1.5 gallons per 62 miles).. I think that's pretty smart haha. Especially with the price of fuel (gas) these days $1.80L ( $6.80 a gallon) is pretty much the cheapest you'll find anywhere in Sydney. I would agree with Scott, the parts are hard to find but I would disagree in saying that the parts are not expensive even when buying direct from Mercedes. These cars aren't popular here and I get stopped and spoken to about it everywhere I go and if you see another smart car we always get happy to see another one and wave to each other lol.
Thanks for the I formation, I really wanted one. But I'm wise enough to not make a stupid impractical decision. Still my dream car though, maybe some day as a hobby.
charger master Especially when that watch maker is SWATCH! I remember those were popular with teenage girls back in the 80s. They were mostly just for looks because they weren't good at keeping time.
I heard they are not the best in the snow probably because of the low ground clearance and lack of weight . They are probably hard to stear straight on the highway when it's real windy . I think they would be ok in big cities if one doesn't rack up too many miles on the odometer.
I get the appeal of Smart cars, but they're a hard sell when there are equally efficient sub-compact alternatives that can hold way more cargo and passengers.
I own a fortwo 2006 cdi (diesel), 200.000 km not a single repair. I make trips of 500km every 15 days at 120km/h and could go at 140. It uses 4 litres every 100km! Super cheap. Best car I had, i want to keep it forever.
I disagree, I bought one for my wife.. we have escalades, it is a blast to rip around in, and it has hit 85 on the highway and cruises smooth, their just a fun and actually very comfortable ride... have no complaints.... I honestly dont drive it too often, but, she prefers it over the escalade and the gmc all terrain... so, guess it is an smart option.
This Car is built for Europe as you said. For Example, I'm living in Germany, the Taxes for Cars are excruciating. The Smart car has its sweet spot around 2008, so it costs only about 20€ in taxes and a little bit in insurance, but the tax over here is calculated around engine displacement and emissions standards. So the tax can be skyrocketing. The Gas Milage isn't as important, even when gas is three times as expensive as in the US. We don't drive that far. Germany for example is only about three times the size of Ohio. In the US the smart car is indeed a gimmick, and if I would live over there, I probably wouldn't pick one up. But in Germany or other European Countries it makes really sense in a financial way, and even more if you are single, a couple or on a very tight budget. Keep in Mind , that the average income in Germany is a bit higher as in the US, but we have to pay at least 4 times the amount of taxes. For example, the monthly running costs without gas for a 2008 Smart car is about 16,45€. The Civic instead is around 95€ per Month. Keep in mind, it's without any costs for repairs or a single drop of gas. The economy is different, the civic would be only affordable, if both adults are working or you have a well paid job. Otherwise it's far too expensive. The insurance is also per car not per driver. If both adults are working, and you both have to drive to work, the smart car is 8 times cheaper as if you get a second civic... Keep that in Mind... 😉
My son had a Mk2 2007 Fortwo Passion 1L for 3 years. It was a good little car but the gearbox was very clunky. It was still fun to drive though. He has just replaced that with Mk3 Fortwo Proxy 0.9L Turbo. It’s a cracking car and so much better than the previous model and great fun to drive too. It’s perfect for the UK’s and European roads and is nippy enough too with the turbo. The last time I was in the USA we hired a Lincoln Towncar. That was the most horrible vehicle I’ve ever driven. The front seats must have been around 8” thick and what a waste of space for the rear passengers. It was the minimum of 2 Smart Fortwo’s in length and hardly what we would call a city or town car over here.
I usually agree with you. I own a 2006 and it still gets 62.5 miles per gallon. Great car to drive. It’s a big go cart. When the turbo diesel came out the car was getting 83 mpg. You’re just wrong.
Saw an article about a year ago. Asking could Smart cars become the new dune buggie/sand rail. It has so consent drawing. Looked pretty cool. FYI. My in-laws have a Honda CR-V that get 31 mpg average. Fits 4-5 plus luggage. They took 4 people to South Dakota from Alabama comfortably.
I own one from the UK. Great fun little cars and mines been reliable.. Downsides is power steering ain't standard and mine don't have it but it never has bothered me. And also the automatic transmissions aren't the best. Slow af at changing gears. got a mind of its own
Where I live golf carts are all the rage, I've been wanting to get a smart fortwo to replace that golf cart stigma of the area.. I'll have a nice cabin with climate control and radio :)
I’m in the middle of purchasing a 2018 electric Smart Car. Can’t wait to get it home and start driving it. And I will charge it with the solar panels on my roof.
Ok, let me put it this way... I live in a city of 120k people. Speedlimits 25mph in the residental, 35mph for the general roads, and of course we have a few major roads that are 50 mph. The city is about 8 miles, by 4 miles. Tons of people here live alone, retired. as well as a ton of students. Now of course students will want huge fancy big cars. but for most of us, who drive maybe 20 miles a day. drive to grocery stores and back, have very very limited parking, don't take long trips on the highway. And in fact don't even go near the highway most times. Small electrics, smart cars, and even smaller, are all we need. And oh yes, there is smaller then the smart car... and cheaper. little 3 wheeled car (motercycle) all electric that can do highway speeds with a 50 mile range.
You think the Smart car is not very fast? My wife has a 2006 Smart car and I have done 85MPH down the motorway. We have travelled from Cornwall to London (UK) - 250miles with two people and granted we could not do more than 85mph, but as the speed limit is 70, we were passing the majority of vehicles on the road that day. Hers is a 0.7Lt and we got 60mpg and that little Noddy car chewed up hills like they were flat roads. There has not been one person who has driven that car who hasn't get out with a stupid grin on their face from the enjoyment of the experience. Next I want to see how it fares on a trip to Scotland - 600+ miles.
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It's very popular here in SF Gay area....Sorry I meant Bay Area.
Something weird about the smart car is that due to the cabin's roll cage's round shape, they are surprisingly strong and have a fantastic safety record.
How do they fare with being rear ended? Having the engine in the back is my concern
The biggest safety hazard is the topple factor. Because they are very compact with a super short wheel base, I'd imagine if you ever got one rolling you'd likely never get it to stop lol.
@@borglaw Thta's their weakness, and even then, the rear crash rating is good enough
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Well they have sold all over the world for 21 years now without this happening!
they have a great safety rating but one of the worst deaths per milion crashes in the industry at 35 where the average is less than 15
Smart cars are great for big cities like NYC! It’s not only about gas mileage but also PARKING which could save you a lotta time
Americans seem to worry more about fuel economy than Europeans, even though our fuel is much more expensive than the USA. For Europeans manoeuvrability is way more important - hence the engine being rear mounted, it's not just about space, it's also about giving the car lighter steering and a tighter turning circle. . Also, for all the "being down there and looking up a trucks" thing is typical hyperbole. European cars tend to sit higher than US ones of the same type, as we like to sit high to get better visibility in congested city traffic. As for why we love manuals, I have no idea. I hate them. Auto all the way. Originally I think it was about performance - our engines are small, high revving units and early autos were less efficient on these engines.
LMLMD what you are talking about dude ?
@@johnsailor3590 the smart is SHORT yes BUT it IS TALL compared to the CIVIC so the being dwarfed by 18 wheelers the CIVIC is WORSE
Yes here in San Francisco they are quite popular
Trueee
I've driven my 2008 Smart since it was new, all over the country. Never felt underpowered and it's still a kick to drive. I never feel unsafe and I never have trouble parking it. But, I can even park it in my garage, which has a lot of stuff in it. Looking at your garage, I can't imagine you could park a Schwinn in there.
How much miles does one expect from one ? How much have you gotten yours up to
@@elguero3194 Currently at 172,495 and still going strong.
He said they are slow, I figured at 70hp and it's size it should move pretty good. My 67 VW had about 60 hp , I'm sure it was heavier and it would keep up with traffic. I'd think a smart would be kind of quick, not fast but a little zippy
@@ericbest9562, I’ve had one since 2008, I’ve done 85 mph, it’s the only car in America you can raise, and lower the rag top, at full speed… I get 50 miles per gal consistently…
I was also surprised that I can fit my smart car in my one car garage with lots of stuff in it, and I also have the same comments about my car as you do.
0:52 "Do you really wanna buy a car from a company that makes little watches?"
*Yamaha looking at you suspiciously playing its piano*
YES!!
I agree YES
Mercedes and renault makes smart 🤓🤦🏿♂️
It’s a Daimler Benz product.
My 50 yr old swiss watch still runs.
My 7 yr old ford, well....
Good thing Swatch made partnership with Mercedez. Imagine they partnered with either Honda or Hyundai. They’ll call it: SHART
Swatch
Honda/Hyundai
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If they partner with Toyota and Honda the SMART would truly be a smart car. They would have the best small car technology from Japan. Right now it's a DUMB car or should be DUMPED.
Julius Madridejos clever
How about toyota?
Swatch
Toyota
ART : START
MDK18 GD hey start it but it didn’t do quite well
JAnx01 imagine they did an Aston Martin version of Toyota IQ called aston martin cignet.
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Well guess what Scotty I bought it and I love it
everyone talks about not feeling safe in a smart on the highway but i have a feeling everybody is going to notice you including semi trucks.
Yes you are right. Everyone notices. Except penis extension trucks, they are either trying too cut you off on purpose or they don't bother to look in there mirror.
I have one and only time it's scary is when there's rain and strong wind on speeding highways. Doesn't feel safe to go more than 90kmh in those conditions.
@@hanoszprime5431 90 kmh aren't speeding haha, using wider tires will solve this issue, like 195 all round
@@themars2011 no, it isn't, but the cars around me are lol
I’m a truck driver. Back up for 8 hrs. When there is a fatality in an accident they usually shut the road down and sometimes you passed a offramp so you have to sit until the State Police DOT and the corner gets thorough investigation done before they open up a line. So after 9 hrs we are moving. The only 2 people that Dead are the 2 in the smart car. Which was sandwiched between a pick up truck and a semi truck. But they don’t tell the public that it would be bad advertising for the little smart car. Most crash tests are done at 45 miles an hour. I bet you won’t find a crash test done on a smart car because they know without even doing one what’s going to happen to you all they have to do is look at a full-size car and seen the damage at 45 miles an hour and you can pretty much figure out what you and your smart car gonna look like. Well at least your family won’t have to pay for a casket. I just come across this video because I was thinking of getting one of these instead of a golf cart for campgrounds because these are legal to be on any public road. If you need to go pick something up from the store.
I've had mine since 2008, and love it, have over 60,000 miles on it, haven't had any problems with it, just change oil and filter and go........I only use it around town, parking is a breeze and still get mid 40's gas mileage.....
Nice, im getting one soon
Green Plastic git one?
You have NO idea of what you're saying. Here in Europe, the Smart Fortwo is the BEST city car (I own one).
@skepticskaterr Yes, what part of in Europe is not clear? LOL
manuc he said it’s not a good car for Americans because the roads out there are different.
@@MissAngie25 Different how?
manuc the roads are bigger in the US than in Europe.
We have no need for small cars here in US. I could daily drive a box truck if I wanted and it wouldn't be too much of an issue tbh.
Love my 2013 electric drive Smart! Peppy and super practical.
As a motorcycle rider, the Smart is a lot safer than the motorcycle especially in the winter snow.
Why is this guy always shouting?
Imagine living in the same house as him...
Lol i have a 2005 smart car cdi love it it gets 70mpg its my daily driver and then what I need to tow I have my 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with the crd Mercedes diesel
I love the irony in this. You have a picture of Jesus, lots of preachers yell a lot and this guy was yelling. haha
Jesus I hate people who shout; they're possibly the most irritating kind of person.
Simmer down, fake Jesus. You're using a photo of Cesare Borgia. Your jig is up. 👎
Hahaha
*oh girl don't do it!*
*Girl I'm not gon do it, I was just thinking about it...*
*I did it*
what are your thoughts on the car? if u rlly bought it :D
@@forestlawyer I've had her for almost two years now and she's great. Tbh couldn't have asked for a better first car
In the process of doing it 😁👌🏼
I owned a Smart car way back in 2001, ran it for 5 years, absolutely loved it. Mine had LHD which strangely was somewhat of an advantage in the UK. It was slow, and the gearshift not good, but I got good gas mileage from it - usually 40 to 45 mile/(UK) gallon., and I used it mainly for long runs of 400 miles +. Never felt unsafe in it, and at the time I drove an 18-wheeler rated at 98000 lbs gross for a living. My colleagues used to laugh when I arrived for work, parking my Smart next to my big rig. The transmission in my M-B tractive unit worked in much the same way as the Smart and it too was mostly a PITA. Never had any problems with the car and only swapped it for a VW because I needed to carry more than one passenger regularly. and, oh yes, the engine was 599 cc and was turbocharged.
Bus driver here. Yeah, I had the same car and the same tranny. We had those stupid ZF tranny's in some of the buses. Odd that it takes someone who usually drives a 25 ton rig to understand how to drive a smart. Probably why they didn't catch on. heh
I don’t see how the US version gets lower mpg than the UK one’s. We can get over 60mpg on a long run. I have driven Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3. The Mk3 in Turbo for is superb. I love 3 cylinder engines. I had a 3 cylinder Daihatsu GTti 1L Turbo a few and it was a little rocket ship.
@@claytonberg721Changing them manually was better than leaving it in auto for Mk1’s and Mk2’s. I have driven the Mk3 in auto and manual versions and both are great.
Ok, Houston. But in already overcrowded roadways like LA, NY, SF, Chicago, etc.. smarts work well due to their size. Parking is a breeze.
Have an f350 crew cab / yukon xl ltz / and my SMART, would not trade it for the world!! I love it and it is quick at takeoff and drive have not been over 90 because 75/80 is fast enough for me
They're good cars for pulling behind RVs if you drive near urban areas.
It's amazing how far the "Motorcycle and Sidecar" concept has evolved.
I realize this is an older video, but only half of what he is saying is accurate. I own and race a 2009 Brabus Cabriolet SmartCar here in Hawaii. It is 2021 and I have owned it for about 2 years. Here is a COMPLETE rundown about my car.
There is a ton of support and parts from different groups on the Internet for these cars.
They were made for over 20 years.
NOTE: This car is SHORT but it is NOT small. It is as tall as any Honda Fit, it is as wide as any of the FIATS (now there is a piece of crap) or other small cars. It is only shorter, but front facing is the same size as 80% of the cars on the market and it has a HUGE front window to see out of, and big doors. Very easy to get in and out of. Try getting into a Lotus Elite.....
Horsepower - 105 bhp. Tubocharged. You do have to use hi-test gas.
Mercedes did not supply their own engines for the car for a short time, and mine has the factory Mitsubishi engine. It think it is a better engine than the Mercedes. Same size and specs.
The tank holds nearly 8 gallons, I get 40+ miles to the gallon even with the leadfoot I have. I had to fill it up last year, and might have to fill it again this year. Depending on how I drive (hah).
900 cc, three cylinder engine, is peppy and fast.
Insurance rates are the same for any other car.
It is speed limited to 85 mph, but with that bypassed it will hit 105 miles an hour easily.
I pass cars and trucks on the freeways here easily, have never had an issue.
It handles like a dream at any speed even in crosswinds. McPherson struts, electric assisted steering.
Mine has 17" wheels front and back. It does not fall into small potholes! It corners like it is on rails. Seriously.
I have raced sports cars for over 40 years, including Spitfires, MGA 1600's, Karmann Ghia's (well, with some mods), Bug Eye sprites, the incredible Saab Sonnets and more. I know a little about sports cars.
The SmartCar can handle just like any other sports car in it's class.
It weighs 1,800 lbs, and has a built in roll bar as part of the excellent frame that runs throughout the car.
It has giant doors to get in and out, I would say the car is actually bigger on the inside than on the outside!
** Excellent brakes. Plenty of acceleration to get going on an on-ramp, just stick your foot in it to get the turbo spun up (3,000 rpm) and drop your foot off the brake.
Price of parts and Maintenance.
There is always some whiner that lets a dealership nail them to the mast, then complain about it. Honestly this is one of the easiest cars I can think of to maintain. My 13 year old neighbor girl changed the oil on mine the other day, so she could learn how. It costs no more than any other car for maintenance, or for parts. I have replaced several parts on mine with newer lighter versions (running boards, front and rear air dams) The running boards were $100 each. I bought replacement headlight nacelles for $150 for a brand new set, including the bulbs.
*** there are plenty of parts available, especially through E-bay. Nice thing is that like the Saturn Cars, the body panels are plastic on the outside. They are easy to fix or replace and there are no gigantic quarter panel parts to worry about. ** I had to put a new Air conditioning fan in it. Under the dashboard. The fan was $60 (2021 price) and it took 15 minutes to pull the old fan and motor out and snap in the new one.
...This car was made by engineers for the common shade tree mechanic.
The engine itself is set into rails, that can be detached at mid car, and the entire rear end, engine, trans and all will roll out like a wheel barrow. This is an amazingly practical design, and beats the hell out of pulling an engine out of my Subaru WRX.
There is an AMAZING amount of room in the back, over the engine. If you lay the passenger seat down, I put 6 foot long FENCE posts in there from the hardware store and drove them home.
.....note it does NOT have an automatic transmission. It is a manual transmission, BUT, it has dual clutches and is shifted just like an automatic. 99% of the people cannot tell the difference. A manual trans is much easier to maintain. The dual clutch is just like the ones on racing motorcycles. It comes with a stick AND it comes with paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and you can switch back and forth while driving between manual shift mode and automatic. The manual shift is sneaky, if you rev it to 6 grand in first gear it will shift itself into second gear anyway! Even in manual mode when you come to a stoplight, it shifts itself into 1st gear, but still in manual mode.
Used prices are excellent. I would buy one again in a heartbeat.
"I guess they had small feet" hahaha that cracked me up!
We should all get together with our Smart Cars (after the (civid 19 passes) at Scotty’s place.
I concur!
I second that.
I've lived in Scandinavia / Europe for just shy of two decades. I can tell you that Smart cars are fantastic for cities. However, everything you've said is true. Even on the "small" highways of Europe, you don't feel safe in these cars. I had one (a mid 2000's model) that I loved to drive around town. I tried the highway once, ONCE. I ended up selling it to buy a Rover 75 which was just as good gas mileage and heaps better for space and I could drive on the highway without feeling like I was a tin can between bowling balls.
Was there something wrong with your car or why did you only go on the highway once?
+Peter Dinkelsberg He said he didn't feel safe.
Just tells you its not for pussies
Lol, my main mode of transportation is a Honda CBR1100XX. When I want a car, I want one that's bigger than my motorcycle.
Theres a different between feeling safe and being safe.
I have a 2009 smart with over 105,000 miles on it. Granted a little pricey to get fixed but at 45 mpg what's not to love.
It’s a really good RV tow vehicle. This may be a specific use case, but it works very well for that. The 2016 and on models (Model 453) is specifically rated for towing four down. Ironically, it really doesn’t feel like you are in a small car.
I have a smart car, I bought it because I had a truck at the time but needed something dependable to drive. It was also the cheapest cars they were selling besides old high mileage cars. I realize it's not a great car, but I have yet to regret it. I went with it because I am a weird person and liked the idea of being a 6'5'' guy climbing out of such a tiny car. I do fear one day not being able to keep up with the repairs. But I already lost my truck, which was my real "Baby" so....eh Hopefully I'll have a nice toyota truck and a Kawasaki KLR 650 by then.
xinic5 omg me too! I had a Ram 3500 and had to sell it to move into this house. With the money I had leftover, I bought my Smart. I originally intended to have as a second car.
Truck had problems after problems that I couldn’t keep up with my salary at the time. Now, I weep because I would have loved to have that contrast of a Cummins and a 3 cylinder.
To this day, I’ve only had to replace a radiator fan motor and battery. And of course Tires and Oil/Coolant Changes.
Mine is also a convertible top. Lol
Did it come with tampons
Raging Russian No! Did I get ripped off? Do others come with tampons?
You probably looked like a 6'5" super freakshow coming in and out of that coffin piece of shit car.
i love my smart car! 2008! 90,000 miles so far. but it's a rough ride!
Getting near a million subscribers!
Matt Stevens he should be there already. Wtf
Rýán Túçk i don't think so. He's been around forever. Chris fix has 3 million. Eric probably has something around there. Scotty has been on here forever
Well I'm from Texas and am a horse of a different color and own a smart and love it(and I think everyone has a toy haha) and have maintained watching videos here I have had it for awhile and love it and most parts can be bought online I bought mine cheap and low miles 2013 but to each their own.
have fun when a transfer truck is headed your way, you'll be toast XD
SUGAR XYLER same with you buddy to each there own that why some like motorcycles and small cars and some don't open your mind is the smart cars saying well some people can't 😄
Funny I pass them and ride next to them😆
DoesNotConsent Ever I pass them😃
DoesNotConsent Ever no different than any other car or sports car.
I bought one,I love it,each to their own.
I'm waiting on the "Why you should only buy a TOYOTA" video 😂
motroit87 ikr 😂
motroit87 they are easy to work on but I just don’t like them. Mopar or no car
Video would be too long, since there are too many reasons why you should buy a Toyota! 😂
Jake Fejer I would rather be actually driving my vehicle then spending time and money with any Chrysler product.
DeathMammoth I’m talking classics and the new hellcat. Way better than driving a prius
Legend has it if Scotty's hands were tied, he couldn't talk.
LOL!!!!!! that is part of his charm!!!!!
Jerry A maybe he's half Italian
I would buy one. But then again, I'm the kinda guy who thinks Yugos are cool
Yugos really are cool
I wish I had one,...REGARDLESS!! 😖
The closest I came to a smart car was a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback, it drove great had a 3 cyl in it and got a solid 44mpgs on the highways and at least 35 to 37 around town. the downside was I never felt all that safe in it and it had alot of road noise on the highway!
I like smart cars and I want one they are just soooooooo cute also did you know that smart cars come in sport with with 50 more horsepower and there was a smart roadster RIP smart roadster 2000-2006
I was in a gruesome car crash when I was 8. luckily everyone survived. I've had anxiety driving ever since. my smart car is the only car I've felt comfortable driving in .true the upkeep Is a little higher then the average car but I've been happy paying luxury prices for my peace of mind.
i drive an '05 silver towncar. an orange smart car was parked next to me at the bank exactly 7 days ago. the whole car was the length of the cabin of my tc. we both left at the same time, and it was then that i wished i had taken some photos, so i could photoshop the sc in various phases as an orange escape module for my towncar: first the ejection sequence, then the parachute deployment, then me waving out of the "smart" car, parachute attached on my way back down to earth.
As much as I love your advice Scotty and it's really helped me, ya' really gotta stop with the "Americans are lazy" as to the reason why we prefer automatic over manual transmissions.....such a negative blanket statement. And I this is coming from someone who learned how to drive in one! I say before you blame individuals, blame the advertisers for the car manufacturers. Pushing the automatic transmissions knowing that they can sell them for more.. and also overpopulation.. who wants to sit in heavy traffic continually playing footsie with the clutch and accelerator? Not me- It's freakin exhausting! Okay. Rant over. Still love your videos Scotty!
Scotty, make a video: Why The Dodge Charger Doesn’t Have a Wireless Charger !? 🤔
Or why can't a Jeep Renegade USB port charge a Samsung Galaxy S5? Why would anyone put a USB charging port that gives you less than 1 amp in a car?
That would make as much sense as anything he said in this video.
Earl Rogers they all are imports not domestic. Fiat owns them since 2009 and before that Diamler owned them 1996-2008
I owned one when they were first available in the United States. They were built pretty well, but very slow and too small for our roads. I now see smart cars at race tracks as a tow car since they are now cheaper than a golf cart and they have air conditioning.
I was waiting for them to market a Diesel powered smart car. I only buy Diesel vehicles so it wasn't in the cards for me to purchase one. But if a Diesel one ever pops up, I'm in. I'm thinking about buying a Mahindra Roxor and making it street legal. Tough in New Jersey, but it can be done.
Haha, Scotty is the type of person to go to a dealership and ask to test drive a smart car, just to to make a video about not buying one.
My British dad: Thats not a smart car, thats a stupid car!
That's really SMART info..thanks!!
The "Lazy American" is a myth. Americans work near the most hours, for nearly the lowest income for the per capita production in the world.
LordSlag yep there are many European countries where they have like 5 hour work days
Bryant Unknown lol no😂
LordSnag.......The income per capita in the U.S. is one of the highest in the world. As is the GDP per capita.
Snow Crest.
The USA ranks at 8th in the Gross National income per capita list, and 20th in the Gross Domestic Product list.
Work hours does not necessarily mean increased productivity, there’s a point at which you get diminishing returns. Americans work too long hours without enough holiday and then don’t exercise enough.
I used to work for a company that 'had' (past tense) 3 of these. They eventually got rid of these POS's (and I don't mean 'Point of Sale'). The automatic transmissions shifted like someone who did not know how to shift a manual with big hesitations in shifting gears, When you really needed to pick up speed, like freeway on ramps, you had to manually down shift because the car would not do it itself. With it's rear wheel drive it would get stuck in the snow and you could not 'rock' it back and forth to get unstuck or it would first take away drive then reverse, so you would have to get out, dig out, then try again. On a windy day it would get pushed around on the freeway. My Mitsubishi Mirage, with 403,100 miles on it (with no engine or transmission work ever needed) got the about same gas mileage as they did. One of the three needed, with less than 60,000 miles on it, over $2,600.00 in engine repairs needed. No one, including me, liked driving them. - Nuff Said --
Smart cars our awesome such a pleasure to drive
ROTFLMAO
Lmao. It even comes with enough space for your phone.
These people are fucking clueless. They never drove one or sat in one. How can they judge something they never drove. incredible!
@@DommoPA awwww did her comment hurt your feeling troll. 😂😂😂 ROTFLMFAO.
@@luisrosales9349 What's your point? Have you ever owned one? Driven one? Or atleast sat in one? People buy these cars for certain reasons not because they just need a car or else they would just by any other car.
Driving that tiny, slow Smart Car in New Jersey is suicidal. Big vehicles and fast speeds are the Jersey norm
Thanks for all Your good videos. I live in Denmark, where we have small roads and we have big highways. I did by a smart CDI as an extra car, and it is not the fastes car, but it can do about 140 km/h and and the speed limit in Denmark on the highway is 130 km/h, so You have a point. But I do not aggrey with You, I do think You could drive a Smart car for some time, and You would have another opinion. I have a Opel Astra, VW Lupo 3l, and the smart car, but I have found that the spare parts bought online is much cheaper for the smart car, that the other cars if I buy parts from other brandts. And it is not that difficult to work on. The CDI can if the oil is changes every 30.000 km do about 700.000 km it its life time. It does not have a automatic transmission like the big American cars, with an torque converter. It has a tratinal transmission with a traditional clutch, witch is handled by 2 electric motors and a computer, and it is not slow at all. And it is a very economic car i can do about 30 km on a liter diesel. I think is is not fast like a sports car, but it is not slow. But it is more a city car then a highway car.
The best subcompact is the Honda FIT (jazz)
I like your videos but that was a pretty dumb thing to say 0:48.
TAG Heuer are watchmakers but they made and still make great engines, and they used to be used by RedBull F1.
Raezer When you say TAG Heuer you mean Renault right?
My brother just got one. I rode in Baton Rouge about 3 miles with him at rush hour. NEVER again. I felt like I was gonna be killed any minute.
My wife is gonna be awfully mad when I show her this video. She likes them. Thinks they’re cute. But hey, it’s her preference I suppose. 🤷🏾♂️
She’s right they’re freakin adorable
I love mine. I use it for my door dashing car. I have put 87 thousand miles on it and only have had to put a new muffler and new light bulbs in it as far as repairs go. Very dependable.
I test drove a Smart when they came to the US in 2008 and ended up not buying one because I hated the delayed automanual shifting. 4 years later I bought a Scion iQ and have loved it for the past 50,000 miles. More hp than a Smart, better transmission, tighter turning radius, and a back seat! Plus it's made by Toyota, I'm sure Scotty would approve! 😁
They have had software updates to the shifting. Mine shifts perfect. NOW, for a guy/girl/other politically-correct gender to have a heavy foot and press hard all the time on the accelerator the Smart is not for you. Normal transportation driving, even zipping driving, the transmission is perfect on mine AGAIN HOWEVER the last 2 years of Smarts have a different transmission, not stick-automatic - geared more for the sport, heavy-foot driver. Hey, I like the Scion iQ too! Wish they didn't discontinue it!
All the sales mustve been in florida!! Ive seen crapload of these driving around for work
Lmaoooo you’ve prolly seen me cruising around🤣🤣
@@juliawarren5979 probably seen me too! LOL
Well I have one and everyone loves it when they see it so I don't care what you think about it... bye sir
im thinking of buying a used 2015 smart. How are they cost wise? Cheap to maintain? Any issues with yours?
@@toddcrumbaker1207 I have a 2015 fortwo 451 and I love it. I've only ever done oil changes, and never had an issue. It is huge inside, lots of headroom & legroom. I have hauled a surprising amount of stuff in it.
It is also the safest car I've ever driven. The tridion cell is a rollcage. Look up some of the crash test info.
I've had a lot of different cars & trucks, this one is my favorite.
Scotty, this car has 5 stars safety test. The spareparts are not at all expensive. This is by far the car with the smallest cost/mile. The joke with the watches is interesting so since no US Car comes close to the precision of the 50usd watch.
I come from Europe, and we have lots of imported cars from USA, and yess, when I see a Ford F-150 or similar model it is hugee to my eyes
Scotty, has anyone ever told you that you resemble Geddy Lee? Only mentioning because for some reason you showed up on my side-bar, and I seriously thought it was Geddy Lee reviewing smart cars. LOL
I happen to love my smart car
I think a smart car is great for community in the city and it's cheap on gas
I've seen people lift these and put off road tires on them to take off road.
Lol, this video made me laugh. You are definitely right about it not being very fast. However my standard Smart Fortwo Passion actually gets 42 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway. It’s true the car isn’t for everyone, but it’s pretty good for primarily a commuter vehicle to and from work. :)
I also have a 3cyl Geo Metro. The smart feels far more substantial. I’m curious as to your gas mileage. I drive 65-70 and will reach 42mpg only in cooler temperatures without AC on a long trip. Summer is more like 36-38 depending on how much I use AC. Are you referring to Imperial gallons by any chance? Anyway, at the 115k mark she broke a valve and that is the end. No or will work on them except the dealer where they sold new. Still supported but at a price that makes no sense. $9,100 for a “new engine” plus tax and labor (over $200 an hour now.)
You're crazy on this review. The smart is a very safe car and it handles well. Parts are cheap and available on eBay. We travel from Phoenix to Chicago a couple of times a year and it's very manageable on the highway. You're welcome to your opinion, but I think you're wrong on this one.
I love my smart for two from 2003. I live in a small town 13 kms from the city of Ferrara, Italy. Its perfect for here and I'm 175cms! However I would never use it on the motorway or Autostrada.
At this point (2021), there are no Smart dealers in the U.S., Mercedes won't touch them, and
parts are almost impossible to get. What is the up side of owning a Smart car? None that I can see.
just bought a mirage with manual&gets 50 MPG
Payam yazdi Either the fuel gauge or the odometer is broken. Or both. :P
The Mitsubishi mirage is great
Most likely your country's (Indonesia or Malaysia, IIRC) Mirage has a different engine than the NA-1.2L I3 they use in US-spec and also may not have as many anti-pollution stuff, which mean for a higher fuel compsumption number). In US-spec the best you could wish for is 47 mpg (43 on the G4 Sedán) on the highway and those have the CVT automatic, not the manual.
I’ve gotten 55 mpg in a Mirage 3 cylinder. Just don’t exceed 55 mph and it’s incredibly efficient.
Payam yazdi _"just bought a mirage with manual&gets 50 MPG"_
BunnyLovesHam _"The Mitsubishi mirage is great"_
Jr ALEXANDER _"Better on gas than my 750cc honda motorcycle. Never had a problem with any of them as far as drivetrain goes. "_
Mirage is defined as
1. Something that seems to be real or true but is not really so.
2. An unrealistic hope or wish that cannot be achieved.
3. An image of something that seems to be far away but does not really exist.
Yup, totally fits!
I have a 2009 smart car...love it.
Can i buy you Scotty?You are smart and I am your biggest fan🤗
no need to buy me, my knowledge is free!
prostitution is illegal u know
What a gay comment...
Scotty, if you won the Powerball lottery would you get Jeeves to take your Rolls to the dealer to get fixed or would you fix it yourself?
Scotty you're the best! Keeping it real as always!
I still want it because I’m 16 and I don’t need space to drive anyone else but myself and one other person and a dog but I did like the way you expressed your points
If i want a shopping cart I’ll go to the grocery store.
Scotty, there is no excuse needed, we in Europe know that most Mercians are bigger then a Smart Fortwo 😂😂
You wouldn't catch me driving them. I'll keep my old 93 Suburban that makes 25mpg highway.
Haha that's gotta be a diesel!
pure cinnamon roll definitely
Haha, it's going to be downhill - and diesel.
Oh - I see it makes 25 mpg. How much of that does it use? Do you come back with a full tank after a long trip?
Tommy Gun 25 mpg round trip right?
For what it's worth, I've talked 2 people who own Smart cars and they both said highway mileage was 50 mpg, and around high 30's to 40 mpg city. But it was the later models. A car's mileage is not simply based on having a smaller engine or less horsepower. But the ability of the engine to effortlessly move the car given its weight (less rpm's). And naturally if you are going downhill with a tailwind. :)
Greetings from Ireland. There not so popular over here either, it's very rare to see one. I'll stick with my 1977 Chevy C10.
hello, good choice!
Nice truck!!
Thanks, it's a Cheyenne.
My family used to own a smart forfour
I've had my smart car for a couple years. 2010 smart fortwo. I'm in Australia so we use Litres and out of the 30L (8 gallons) tank I can get 500klm (310 miles) , that's 6L per 100klm travelled (1.5 gallons per 62 miles).. I think that's pretty smart haha. Especially with the price of fuel (gas) these days $1.80L ( $6.80 a gallon) is pretty much the cheapest you'll find anywhere in Sydney. I would agree with Scott, the parts are hard to find but I would disagree in saying that the parts are not expensive even when buying direct from Mercedes. These cars aren't popular here and I get stopped and spoken to about it everywhere I go and if you see another smart car we always get happy to see another one and wave to each other lol.
Just buy a Honda Fit
Fuck Honda!
Or a mazda 2, having had a 2 and a smart currently I know what I prefer
Shhhh...best kept secret!
The Fit is Go!
huronlad I have not tried that yet. But I always have a boner when outcornering some German crap like the VW Golf.
Thanks for the I formation, I really wanted one. But I'm wise enough to not make a stupid impractical decision.
Still my dream car though, maybe some day as a hobby.
Lol its not smart to buy a car that worked with Mercedes and from a.company that was in the watch making business.
charger master Especially when that watch maker is SWATCH! I remember those were popular with teenage girls back in the 80s. They were mostly just for looks because they weren't good at keeping time.
charger master ya we heard Scotty say that the first time.
Eric sin Bitch Shut your ass up I didn't ask For your Opinion Your lucky this is the internet or i would break you like a twig.
Eric sin I work on diesel trucks yeah I don't know anything FYI Tell me If Net neutrality gets abolished if your Streaming videos are Free.
I heard they are not the best in the snow probably because of the low ground clearance and lack of weight . They are probably hard to stear straight on the highway when it's real windy . I think they would be ok in big cities if one doesn't rack up too many miles on the odometer.
I get the appeal of Smart cars, but they're a hard sell when there are equally efficient sub-compact alternatives that can hold way more cargo and passengers.
I own a fortwo 2006 cdi (diesel), 200.000 km not a single repair. I make trips of 500km every 15 days at 120km/h and could go at 140. It uses 4 litres every 100km! Super cheap. Best car I had, i want to keep it forever.
I love my Camry
I disagree, I bought one for my wife.. we have escalades, it is a blast to rip around in, and it has hit 85 on the highway and cruises smooth, their just a fun and actually very comfortable ride... have no complaints.... I honestly dont drive it too often, but, she prefers it over the escalade and the gmc all terrain... so, guess it is an smart option.
This Car is built for Europe as you said. For Example, I'm living in Germany, the Taxes for Cars are excruciating. The Smart car has its sweet spot around 2008, so it costs only about 20€ in taxes and a little bit in insurance, but the tax over here is calculated around engine displacement and emissions standards. So the tax can be skyrocketing. The Gas Milage isn't as important, even when gas is three times as expensive as in the US. We don't drive that far. Germany for example is only about three times the size of Ohio. In the US the smart car is indeed a gimmick, and if I would live over there, I probably wouldn't pick one up. But in Germany or other European Countries it makes really sense in a financial way, and even more if you are single, a couple or on a very tight budget. Keep in Mind , that the average income in Germany is a bit higher as in the US, but we have to pay at least 4 times the amount of taxes. For example, the monthly running costs without gas for a 2008 Smart car is about 16,45€. The Civic instead is around 95€ per Month. Keep in mind, it's without any costs for repairs or a single drop of gas. The economy is different, the civic would be only affordable, if both adults are working or you have a well paid job. Otherwise it's far too expensive. The insurance is also per car not per driver. If both adults are working, and you both have to drive to work, the smart car is 8 times cheaper as if you get a second civic... Keep that in Mind... 😉
Lol at smart car drivers that don't know how to use a turn signal.
My son had a Mk2 2007 Fortwo Passion 1L for 3 years. It was a good little car but the gearbox was very clunky. It was still fun to drive though. He has just replaced that with Mk3 Fortwo Proxy 0.9L Turbo. It’s a cracking car and so much better than the previous model and great fun to drive too. It’s perfect for the UK’s and European roads and is nippy enough too with the turbo.
The last time I was in the USA we hired a Lincoln Towncar. That was the most horrible vehicle I’ve ever driven. The front seats must have been around 8” thick and what a waste of space for the rear passengers. It was the minimum of 2 Smart Fortwo’s in length and hardly what we would call a city or town car over here.
I love this car. They are very practical and all most people need. Enough said.
I usually agree with you. I own a 2006 and it still gets 62.5 miles per gallon. Great car to drive. It’s a big go cart. When the turbo diesel came out the car was getting 83 mpg. You’re just wrong.
Going along with your comments Americans aren’t really that smart.
Saw an article about a year ago. Asking could Smart cars become the new dune buggie/sand rail. It has so consent drawing. Looked pretty cool.
FYI. My in-laws have a Honda CR-V that get 31 mpg average. Fits 4-5 plus luggage. They took 4 people to South Dakota from Alabama comfortably.
I bought one after watching this thank you sir
Another episode of Scotty shitting on another car that doesn't deserve to be.
In pass 10 year I own Jaguar S type, Nissan Quests, Lexus LT200h,Toyota Venza & Rav4 but I Love my Smarty
I own one from the UK. Great fun little cars and mines been reliable.. Downsides is power steering ain't standard and mine don't have it but it never has bothered me. And also the automatic transmissions aren't the best. Slow af at changing gears. got a mind of its own
Where I live golf carts are all the rage, I've been wanting to get a smart fortwo to replace that golf cart stigma of the area.. I'll have a nice cabin with climate control and radio :)
I’m in the middle of purchasing a 2018 electric Smart Car. Can’t wait to get it home and start driving it. And I will charge it with the solar panels on my roof.
I feel like I’m driving an illegal go-cart around town. These things are fun!!
Ok, let me put it this way... I live in a city of 120k people.
Speedlimits 25mph in the residental, 35mph for the general roads, and of course we have a few major roads that are 50 mph.
The city is about 8 miles, by 4 miles. Tons of people here live alone, retired. as well as a ton of students. Now of course students will want huge fancy big cars. but for most of us, who drive maybe 20 miles a day. drive to grocery stores and back, have very very limited parking, don't take long trips on the highway. And in fact don't even go near the highway most times.
Small electrics, smart cars, and even smaller, are all we need. And oh yes, there is smaller then the smart car... and cheaper. little 3 wheeled car (motercycle) all electric that can do highway speeds with a 50 mile range.
You think the Smart car is not very fast? My wife has a 2006 Smart car and I have done 85MPH down the motorway. We have travelled from Cornwall to London (UK) - 250miles with two people and granted we could not do more than 85mph, but as the speed limit is 70, we were passing the majority of vehicles on the road that day. Hers is a 0.7Lt and we got 60mpg and that little Noddy car chewed up hills like they were flat roads. There has not been one person who has driven that car who hasn't get out with a stupid grin on their face from the enjoyment of the experience. Next I want to see how it fares on a trip to Scotland - 600+ miles.