2010 Smart fortwo - Consumer Opinions
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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 27 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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| #1 |
Fun To DriveSource: Edmunds
...Purchased in El Paso Texas from individual who had won it and put it on E-Bay. |
| #2 |
Funky / Fun Gas-Sipper!Source: Edmunds...We've driven it on 2000 mile trips and are glad we added cruise control. 40 mpg + The only negatives we see- it gets moved moderately in high winds, nothing dangerous. Plus it has a somewhat harsh suspension. Other than that it's a fun car to drive- great handling. We feel very secure knowing it has a world-class Mercedes safe design i.e. advanced electronic emergency handling/braking systems and a roll cage like a sports car. If you're considering a micro car PLEASE ignore the idiots who can't see beyond their "OMG it's too small to be safe" mentality and test drive it!... |
| #3 |
What's so smart about it.Source: Cars.com...I thought it would be fun to drive, but it's not even bearable to drive. The transmission is god awful and the interior space is non-existent. I live in Downtown Chicago and people smile at my smart car all the time. Unfortunately, it's because they're laughing at me for buying this thing. The mileage isn't even good for a car this small at around 32 mpg. If you think the acceleration is slow while driving solo, you should try it with a passenger! Just getting to 35 mph takes 9 or 10 seconds with a passenger.I'm soooo trading this in for something more practical.I'm almost too embarrassed to... |
| #4 |
Great FunSource: Edmunds
...Great commuter car! Don't think I would take it for a long trip,no cruise control available. |
| #5 |
No wonder they're offering incentivesSource: Cars.com
..."For around $14,000, this is the worst car on the road! |
| #6 |
Makes You A Glad CommuterSource: CarGurus
...Has it all - except for the infamous empty backseat. |
| #7 |
I Feel so Stupid!Source: Cars.com
..."Me and my girlfriends thought this car was so cute so I ordered a Smart Passion. |
| #8 |
So glad I let myself get oneSource: Cars.com...The first week I owned it, I bought a huge load of groceries (think Thanksgiving), and it easily fit into the cargo area - no need to fold down the passenger seat. It's roomy where it needs to be, and tiny in a parking space. The mileage is fantastic, and despite its size the seats are perched fairly high up, so that you're looking down at the road the way you would in a bigger SUV. (This is a plus for me.) The car feels very balanced and "grounded", even on the freeway. I have absolutely no fear of tipping or skidding. There are customer incentives available now, which left me with enough... |
| #9 |
Love My Smart CarSource: MSN Autos
...Pros: I enjoy the gas savings, interior seating and comfort, and the safety features. |
| #10 |
Smart Gb-10 1 Of 100 If You Aint Got One Youve Missed OutSource: CarGurus
...Fab little City Car. Limited Ed. GB-10 adds some nice extras. |
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Why should I also consider these?
The Toyota Yaris-the most fuel-efficient small hatchback, with ratings of 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway-feels downright substantial next to the 2010 Smart ForTwo, offering a real backseat and the ability to do distance driving without terrifying driver and passenger.
The pricier but supremely flexible Honda Fit offers a breathtaking array of interior setups that let owners haul any mix of four people and their gear.
If it's the lowest cost you're seeking, the four-seat, five-door Nissan Versa offers a model that's more than $2,000 cheaper than the ForTwo.
Further along the style axis, the sprightly MINI Cooper is far more fun to drive at speed and just as good on gas, at 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway.
Finally, hybrids like the new Toyota Prius and even the Honda Civic Hybrid compact sedan offer full seating for four or five and far better fuel economy, albeit at a higher price.
