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- The Smart Car is one of the only rear wheel, rear engine cars you'll have a problem liking but it really isn't all bad. I thought it would be fun to review this in between getting my hands on some other cars so I hope you enjoy. I'm trying to get my flow down and the more practice I get, the better.
Any feedback is always appreciate. Enjoy! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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I had a Smart car for 3 years and now got another one a month ago, they are truly amazing cars! Am a part time school female bus driver and one minute am driving a manual mini bus then drive my automatic small Smart car home haha
You should have more subs. This review is great!
Thanks! It may take a bit but for now, it's just for fun. If it picks up, I'm cool with that :) thanks for watching!
Omg i bought a 2013 smart for two pure only 12,000 for 5,900 it's been a year no problems i just change the oil easy as pie.Gets me to my job and back and to the stores love this fun car.😆
Alexander Out of curiosity, how’s it working out for you, a year later? I’m looking into buying one now: same year, and almost the same price and mileage
@@guthrielinder2555 Well it's really a fun little car and a attention getter and conversation piece.I have had mine for 2 years drive it every morning to my work place and go about 75 with traffic.I love changing the oil myself so easy they have videos on how to do that right here.Can't wait to change the spark plugs later when the time comes.
Do u still have it like it
Good stuff - I learned a few facts within even the first minute! Keep it up with the reviews.
Thanks Tyson! That's what I'm aiming for, glad you enjoyed.
It’s so adorable!! I don’t wanna look rich! I just want to live within my means and get to my warehouse job everyday 😍 I’m 19 and I’ll be moving to Dallas soon! THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEOO
good video. I just purchased a 2014 for my daughter-sight unseen...drove it 800 miles to deliver it to her. It was a blast! I kept up with and passed most of the traffic....yes, bumps are aggravating, but smooth roads made me feel like I was in a bigger car. For less than $4k, I thought it was reasonable -daughter only drives 2.5k miles/yr, always in town, no one else in the car-so it made sense.
I'm glad you liked the video. I completely agree, for a used car and especially for $4k, you can't go wrong if it meets your needs. I was shocked at how it felt like a full sized car when you're inside of it. They did a good job at not making you feel like you were in a peanut of a car.
So when are you getting one for yourself now? Come on you can tell us.
@@socomsfinest1184 I am trying to make a deal on one now. good call.
Finally a good review! I live in L.A. so I’m thinking about the gas wasted in traffic and the parking situation. This would help so much 😍
Ha! Finally a good comment! Not a lot of owners like the way I described the car but really, I didn't give it a bad review, just observations about its drive. Glad you liked it, and man, nothing can save you from traffic in LA, ha!
Congrants on your new car channel! You have a lot of potential! I follow Doug Demuro a big reference on daily cars reviews. Look for a good mic.
Thank you! Much appreciated! You're not wrong, audio is a tough thing to capture unless you're in a Bentley. I'm looking into purchasing one now but you'll have to excuse the audio on the next video I'm posting. Thanks for the subscribe!
I HAD A 2008 Passion model for 5 1/2 years and could beat anyone to the next stop light, go up mountain roads with ease passing everyone struggling, takes corners great, driving on flat areas I had to let foot off gas peddle a little because of the phenomenal cruising abilities!
I recently purchased a 2013. I love it, it has personality and good MPG
That was hilarious bro. Lol many pieces of paper and Manila envelopes 😂😂😂. By far a great review on this car. I’ve seen these in LA quite often but didn’t care to peek into one to see what it looked like in a parking lot. Thanks for the awesome review and hope to gain more recognition along the way. I’ll pass your videos along to as many people as I know. Have a great weekend!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you found it funny because while I'm making it, the jokes start getting old, hah. I never thought much about the smart until a friend picked it up. Any help getting my name out there would be greatly appreciated, expect more in the near future. Thanks!
I have a 2009 smart barbus convertable with all the options and to me its just a toy not my everday driver , but it is well built, runs great and does what it was designed to do, safer than a motorcycle in my oponion. Thanks
I feel like you're one of the few owners that got the point of the video. If it fits your lifestyle and is a good car for you, then it's a good car. I just felt the asking price was a bit much but used prices are more than fair. Thanks for watching and commenting buddy.
I own a maxi scooter which i am going to trade in for one of these plus 3000 euro. Do you think it is a wise choice?
Great test drive, greetings from Argentina.
Thank you Cesar!
Excellent review thanks!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
thanks young man, very interesting indeed.
I just bought a 2015 and I'm pretty excited to use it everyday. I was using a Subaru Impreza for years so this will certainly be a lot different. 😂
Another great video thanks
Thank you and you're welcome!
This was well presented and informative. I'm actually surprised by the names meaning. I would never buy a smart car but I really would like to test drive one.
Thanks! I thought all of those things when I looked into the car a while back, I always expected it to get extremely good gas mileage and be super adorable but that so isn't the case. If you get the chance to drive one though, it's a funny experience. Thanks for watching!
John Smith LOL that what I thought...UNTIL I test drove one! It was so much fun to drive and really felt like a small minivan. A week later I went back and bought it!!! Totally addicted to my new used Smart! 💕 🚗
Got a 2015 and I love it
Love the honest review.
Much appreciated!
Regarding the ELECTRIC SMART… Now about 3 years after you made this video, I hope you realize that the ELECTRIC SMART is a much better car in pretty well all aspects. Especially the performance, it beats any other ICE-Car in City traffic. The acceleration is incredible! Of course you would buy the ELECTRIC SMART as a used car, just like you would the ICE-SMART. So the price is just as reasonable.
Looks fine to me...on many levels....
I own 3 cars ,a corvette Grand Sport a Porsche 911 C4, and a 2015 Smart Brabus. I love the Smart and drive it as daily driver. Only 4 gallons of gas per week and it is fun to drive. I think you you were a little light on the miles per gallon but overall great revue.
That's quite the lineup you have. I wouldn't expect to see a smart car sitting next to a Porsche or Vette in a driveway. Glad you got what I was going for in my review, most people only thought I was talking negatively about it but I just didn't care for the asking price of a new Model. As for gas mileage, it's totally respectable, but I did expect it to be higher based on the size of the car. Thanks for watching!
Still use my '19. EQ Cabrio as a daily driver, 60 mile RT - absolutely love it.
i live in brooklyn new york at brighton beach. it can take up to an hour to find parking after rush hour at night. yes it is that bad but NOT for a smart car. this can easily find a spot right away. and they keep building condos here to boot, thereby increasing residences but not parking spots proportionally. this is excellent for a place like this where i drive 15 mph on city streets so i don't hit someone who jumps in front of the street by mistake or just random people who don't look where they are going.
The “oh it’s short” made me laugh
I test drove a Smart and put down a $99 deposit before they started getting imported. I can't remember numbers but the price and financing terms were both good. The road noise and so-so ride seemed to me the result of tires that really didn't match NYC metro driving needs. My only major concern was the transmission. The computer clearly had only just started learning to use a clutch, lol. But I tentatively decided to go for it. Unfortunately, my car died before the Smart was available so I had to cancel my deposit and buy something else. I still get a bit whistful every time I see one....
This reviewer handles this car as if it were a BMW, he says he is not driving it aggressively but in fact the minute he takes off he's got his Throttle Down 50 to 75%. He seems to treat it like it's a racing car instead of understanding the technology and the Design Concepts behind the car and its purpose. The car was designed as an in town car so that the brake is slightly soft and Squishy because you're doing a lot of stopping and starting in cities while in traffic. You don't need speed in the city however it certainly does get up to a higher speed as required by the driver when entering a freeway or on a highway. If you would let off of the gas slightly as it shifts it will gently shift but when you push the gas down as hard as you do it has a different type of transmission and it's not meant to be racing like a BMW or a Mercedes so, quit treating it like one. Over all, he has a complaining, negative vibe for my tastes.
I can admit to having a heavy foot when I do, but re-watching the video, I see maybe two occasions where I was hard on the gas. I drove it no differently then I drive my 90 Legend, but I will add that the Go-Pro's wide angle does make it appear that I'm going faster than I am. I do state the reason someone should purchase it, it's a space saver for tight cities. The shifting took long regardless of how hard you hit the throttle, that's why I mentioned it. It's a semi-manual gearbox if I'm not mistaken, so the computer behind the scenes does take a long time to shift through gears. I was hardly driving this car aggressively, and I mention that I was scared to handle it aggressively. I was trying to come off as comical with any negativity, but I respect your opinion. Thanks for watching even though ya didn't like it!
Altek, you're the man.
Hah, thanks buddy!
He didnt like that car even before seeing it seemed. Didnt even use it for its intent. Drove over what appeared to be a speed bump really fast. Would be like me driving a racing car through the city and talking about how it's to fast and burns to much fuel. Smh. Should have taken the car for a full week to use as a common person would. Like to work and back and ran some short errands. Then gave his review.
Now I know what you do at lunch time! 🎬🚗💻📽👍🏿
Very Nice presentation, but all I can think of is smashing that lil’ f@&%#! 🤭😂
Hah you have some aggression to work through miss Liz. Buy a fun car so I can review it!
Come to Brighton in England and take some of us out for a drive please lol.
This seems great for an old man on SSA. Very interested.
It's certainly not a bad option if it works for you. I'm happy to see someone understood my takeaway from this car. And thanks for the sub!
I'm 6'4" and I do not own a Smart Car and have ever been in one. But, I like little cars. And, I like the looks of the Smart Car.
It's not a bad looking car, I can't say it's art but it isn't ugly. The car is surprisingly spacious on the inside, I don't think you have an issue fitting in one at that height. Thanks for watching!
You'll fit. Test drive the convertible one.
You have to buy one used they are fairly cheap and easy to maintain i have had mine and no issues or problems just the basic oil change(Changed it myself with the youtube videos)😆 and no recalls on anything do reserach before you buy a certain year you want.
Have had 4of them all were turbo brabus models drove 110 km on the highway for work with no problem
How was the road noise at 35 , 40 miles per hour ??
Not bad really. It's at highway speeds that it becomes obnoxious, especially on a long drive.
Was part of CDN team that did safety testing on it
love it have a 2009 convertible for summer only llloooovvvveeee it
I live in Los Angeles where gas is almost $5 a gallon. I’m thinking of trade my 2015 Volkswagen Jetta for a used 2015 Smart car. The car is only $8000. Do you think this is a good idea?
LA is a big area, so I have to assume you're not looking for a space saver like someone would near me in NYC. If that's the case, I'd look for a Honda Civic or similar city car, it has the same and in some cases better gas mileage than the Smart Car with a more usable amount of space. You'll end up spending more, but as far as price, unless the thing has under 10k miles, I'd offer between $5,500-$6,500 considering the current market. Hope that helps!
Everytime I hear the Swatch story in it it makes me grin. "Mercedes" had the idea since the early 70's.
ya planning on buying one 35000 miles for 5k so i'll consider it
You got the Mitsubisu motor Smart. It hasn't got a Mercedes motor anymore! ^_^
Woah, you taught me something there. I honestly never would have guessed that since they were linked with Mercedes. Thanks for the info bud.
I love it
I had a 2013 pure and only filled my gas tank every couple of months as I only used it for errands once a week.
It's a practical car if it suits your needs. I'm always jealous I don't own one when I see a parking spot I can't fit my cars in. Thanks for watching.
The one thing I thought was kind of odd about the review was that there was a recall on that foam rubber pad deforming and melting on the engine.
Well there is supposed to be a steel cover under the foam what it looks like is completely missing!!!
If the *steel plate* that covers the engine isn't there, you're gonna get carbon monoxide in the car and anything you put on top of the carpet is gonna mash that foam rubber down into the engine compartment because *IT'S JUST FOAM RUBBER!!!* 🤷♂️
I have a 2013 Passion w/ the premium sound system/touchscreen navigation that has 42,000 miles on it I purchased for $4000 and really enjoy it so far,..... But I would have never paid over $17,000 for it when it was new.
Wouldn’t store anything heavy it will overload transmission and watch for projectiles
Looking forward great 👍 car 🚘
Guy is low key funny nice review video
Much appreciated!
I love my SMART!!!
Rating a whopping few numbers out of 10 huh 🤔!! 😆 😃
Haha, I feel like a car rating is mostly subjective. I personally don't care for the Smart Car but I didn't hate it. Some people who commented own one and love it, thus they hate me for what I said. Ya can't win I tell ya! Thanks for watching all the way through!
That was fantastic. I will never buy one of those. Thank you.
Hahaha, if you wait another 3 years, they might be giving them away. If you live in Manhattan though, I can't say it's a bad idea.
you won’t regret buying one trust me
I wonder if diesel would be better.
I imagine it would but I'm not too familiar with diesel engines small enough to fit this thing. You'd be shocked by the cost of the oil change, supposedly around $120 because of how tricky is it to get in there.
I got the information from my coworker who owned the car who would get the oil changed at the dealer. After checking videos online on how to do the oil change, you're correct, it isn't difficult. Having said that, is it necessary to be a sarcastic a-hole just because you own the car and like it? I don't think so.
Love mt 2015 smart car
Apply for Matt LeBlancs job at the BBC. He's leaving top gear.
That's quite the compliment sir, and that would be my absolute dream job. Maybe I'll try to use my channel as a resume, ha.
Imagine seeing altelk driving on the road in the smart car instead of the Legend
Haha it was a silly car to drive. Wait until you see me driving a 69 Camaro... True love my friend.
Altek can’t wait bro!
Do I need driver's license for this car👍
I'm not sure if you're joking, but yeah, you do. I think Vespas were like the only thing you could drive without a license about 20 years ago but I might be making that up.
assalamu alaikum sir ji samatkar ki price Urdu zubaan Mein bataiye samatkar ki price Urdu zubaan Mein bataiye smart karke ka price kya hai Urdu zubaan Mein jaj Punjabi mein bataiye iski price kya hai shukriya ham iski price Ka maal matlani Hai
what the F is a bumper bully guard !?!
People in the Burroughs use them to prevent scuffs on their bumpers. You're not supposed to drive with them on, only parked, but people sure as hell do!
@@Altek1 haha, in belgium whe just drive around with dents and scratches
45 or 50, ok, but 80 or 90 miles a gallon? 😂 this model started in 2007 and it's an ordinary automatic
Some models were not an ordinary auto, they had what's called a automatic manual transmission. Essentially it's a manual where the shifting is done automatically. I'd respond to the mpg portion of your comment but I don't quite understand it.
You said you assumed a fuel economy of 80 or 90 miles a gallon, that sounds great, but realistically I would expect 45 to 50 mpg.
@@felix491 I see where your coming from but seeing as how a diesel VW or even a really efficient hybrid Civic can get between 40-50mpg, I figured the odd shape and the name "Smart" would usher in something we haven't seen before that would justify it's odd size.
You shouldn't do a review on a car you do not own or drive on a daily basis. I own a 2014 Pure. It's a great little car. With more room in it then you describe. It even pulls my boat and a trailer when I have large items move.
I don't see the need to own a car to form an opinion on it. And I never said it was a bad car, just that it's too expensive for the MSRP but decent for a used purchase.
I thought it got like 80mpg now I think it’s stupid lmao
Haha! My thoughts exactly. The only reason it makes sense is if you have to park in a small city.
"Art." I recall some BBC documentary years ago after the gulf war 2, a British woman was trying to teach Pakistani women about "art" in the Western world. She shows a photo of Marcel Duchamp's Urinal to them.
They had a look of stun and disbelief, thought she was joking or something, that a toilet would be considered art and placed in museum.
I think many can share that kind of sentiment while looking at car like this and being told it's "art."
Haha that's a fantastic way to put that. Funny thing is, the fact that they call it art makes me dislike the look even more. They should have stuck with SwatchMobile, maybe then people would have more respect for Swatch.
Altek ah swatch. That brand name reminds me of those bright, rubbery, multi color, low priced watches with the rubber band bangle across the face to "protect" it. It was definitely 80s and a fad.
I suppose they have a different image in the rest of the world nowadays.
You got talent and brains to do these reviews. I hope you crank them out.
Have you joined any auto press organizations like IMPA? You'd be able to get your hands on many more makes easily.
Hah, that's swatch alright! Shocked they thought they could make cars, at least they were smart enough to realize they couldn't do it alone.
Thanks bud. I'm trying to get content up as quick as possible but it's tricky with my full time IT gig and doing all of this myself with an extra pair of hands only when I can find them. It's fun being creative though, so they'll keep coming just not at the pace I want.
I haven't heard of IMPA but I was just looking into it. Thanks for the heads up, I have a few more cars on hand to do but I'm going to run out sooner or later. Much appreciated Ninja!
Shame you don’t live in England lol
lol!
“Heads up display?” That’s an instrument binnacle. Too many Top Gun movies, mate …
bad sound quality
Oh definitely. It's improved as of the Lexus review, I forgot quality audio was as important as quality video.
you are a good reviewer than most of the you tubers, keep the good work
Thanks a lot buddy. It's tricky doing everything on my own but also pretty fun being creative. It may take a bit but expect more and consistent content in the future. Thanks for the subscribe!
Laugh. What a moaner.......
Please elaborate on what, I'm assuming, is your insult
@@Altek1 Nothing to elaborate, really. You don't really get what owning a Smart car is about. Instead, you commit most of your review to a long repeated moan about it's perceived deficiences, and looking at it through your dollar bill eyes. Sorry, you took this to be insulting. It just seems to me to be straightforwardly accurate
I absolutely understand what it's about, and I state it clearly. If you need a space saver and live in a congested city, then it makes sense, but you can't say it's a "good value" at its asking price. The car didn't respond like a normal car and that's what I was trying to explain.
The W451 is not developed for the U.S. or Canadian Market! It is not made for the bad north American Streets/ Roads. It is a City-Car.for European Standarts. The Cluch is an Electrical Manual, thats why it feels a bid odd for you americans.
The Typical American Pickup size Cars would have a pretty hard Times to find a Parkingspot in our Citys. Old Towns like in Paris or Barcelona? Smart is the best car !
He's kind of annoying
And why exactly am I annoying?
Haha, so you agree too?!