Used 2009 Smart fortwo for Sale

5.0

(2 Reviews)

Overall Rating

5.0

(2 Reviews)

Value

5.0

Performance

3.5

Comfort

5.0

Fuel Economy

5.0

Reliability

5.0

Owner Reviews

5.0

2 Reviews


Overall	5.0

Value	5.0

Performance	3.5

Style	4.5

Comfort	5.0

Fuel Economy	5.0

Reliability	5.0

2009 Smart fortwo -

I bought this Smart car a couple of years ago when I needed a reliable work car. Yes, it is small, but I have never felt unsafe while driving it. Further, while the Smart car is approximately as long as a regular-sized car is wide, it is surprisingly spacious inside. I enjoy the sunroof on sunny days, and I really like the sound system as it is, straight from the manufacturer. The car handles really well, and has a neat dual manual/automatic transmission. The gas mileage that I enjoy is 33 in the city and 41 on the highway, using an 8.7 gallon gas tank. And, depending on the current price of gas/gallon, a fill-up rarely ever costs me more than $24.00. Another plus, is that, although this car has noticeable, albeit slight, lag when switching gears, it can handle 80+ miles per hour reall... (more)

Story

I backed into a ditch in the middle of the night while out visiting patients in a very rural area of Alabama. The ditch was the exact dimensions as the back tires, and I could not drive out of the ditch just by using acceleration. I stupidly attempted to push the car out of the ditch myself, but to no avail. Two hours later, a "good ol' boy" in a truck passed me, and pulled me out with chains.

Pros

The following 5 things are what I think are the Smart car's positive attributes: Affordability, style, gas mileage, sturdiness, and robust handling.

Cons

The only thing that I can think of as a "con" is the Smart car's rather vulnerable size.

2009 Smart fortwo - Great gas mileage.

The car is a great choice for commuters. While only a 2 seater, it is otherwise a standard sized vehicle. A tank of gas lasts about 10 days while commuting 40 miles to and from work 5 days a week, and only costs about $20 to fill up.

Story

The first time I drove it to work, coworkers started calling it my "Cozy Coupe". They even went so far as to print off a Little Tykes emblem and tape it to the front of the car.

Pros

The gas mileage is great- up to over 50 mph on the highway. The standard models have everything that a standard sized vehicle does, it just doesn't have the extra room for more than two passengers at a time. It is a light and efficient car and costs far less than many other car brands. There is a roll cage built into the frame for extra protection in case of an accident. Although tiny, it can reach over 100 mph if you really want it too.

Cons

There are only 2 seats, making it unsuitable for families or anyone with a car seat. There is limited "trunk" storage in the back, which can make bulk grocery shopping difficult. While it has a roll cage built into it, it isn't an ideal vehicle to be driving if you were to get into an accident or hit a deer. It's such an odd sized car that people will call it derogatory names (Mine's orange with black trim, so people call it a Cozy Coupe on a regular basis). When parking in an angled parking spot, you have to be sure to park back a considerable distance away from the curb so it can be seen... (more)