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I am looking to buy a used Smart Fortwo , 2008 or newer. Dose anyone know what problems or recalls I should be looking at.
I have read some horror stories concerning some owners who have had nothing but trouble and heartache with their Smart cars. Are Smart cars problematic or are these owners few and far between. .Any help would be appreciated. Thank You
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Permalink Reply by Robert Ricewasser -
I have found that our two smart cars, an 08 Passion Coupe and an 09 Pure are extremely reliable. On the 08, there is a 2.0 update to allow you to use the paddles to shift into manual mode instead of moving the shifter to manual mode, which you can still do. The Pure doesn't have paddles so you have to move the shifter. To check if the 2.0 update has been done, just hold down the left paddle and the cluster display should show a "1" to let you know you are in manual mode. To go back to auto mode, just hold the right paddle momentarily and the cluster display will go back to "D" for automode. If the car has the comfort package or factory alarm, you also get a stronger battery, an updated owner's manual, and a sticker placed near the engine compartment lid. If the 08 or early 09 occasionally takes multiple attempts to go into reverse, there is also the 2.5 update to correct this instead of replacing the clutch which was thought to be the correction.
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Permalink Reply by Al Cooper -
Thank you for the information and I will be looking for these updates if I purchase an 08 or 09. It makes me feel more confident to hear how reliable your Smart vehicles are!
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Permalink Reply by George McHattie
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I also find my 2010 pasion a joy to drive and very easy on the pocket book . It is a rougher ride in cold weather as suspention does not respond as well as in warmer weather Starts great in my sask. winter temps and is great in snow . Take it ice fishing on lake often Only had to use tire chain a couple times in very heavy snow and ruts . FUN LITTLE CAR I am more than 160 ks from dealership and find it no problem
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I bought a used 2008 passion, I have been very happy with my GiGi. The maintenance is very easy to do yourself, once you find the items needed. I can find oil filters and oil locally but must order the air filter. Wal-Mart caries the Fram XG6607 10000 mile oil filter for under $9.00. They also have a cabin filter for $16.00 although they do not show it is for the smart,(C10132).
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