Do Smart cars have issues?
Hear this out loudPauseSmart cars have received a reliability index of 52 with 100 being the average, according to the Reliability Index. The lower the reliability index, the better the vehicle. Smart cars can be driven 150,000 miles before serious issues begin to occur.
Are smart fortwo good cars?
Hear this out loudPauseThis tiny two-seater was one of our lowest-rated cars, though it’s good on gas, a snap to park, and easily sparks conversations. Access to the cabin is very easy and the seats are comfortable too.
Are there any problems with the 2008 Smart Fortwo?
Although the 2008 Smart fortwo has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2009 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage. The most-reported problem is also with the 2008 Smart fortwo for intermittently won’t engage reverse.
Where can I find 2008 Smart Car owners manual?
This webpage contains 2008 Smart Car Owners Manual PDF used by Smart garages, auto repair shops, Smart dealerships and home mechanics. With this Smart Car Workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by Smart garages and mechanics from:
How much does a Smart Fortwo car cost?
Everything on a smart car is tiny in cost, service costs are reasonable depending where you service the vehicle. Typically get 50mpg on short commute and mainly town driving. Fixed price annual maintenance, is what it implies using non main dealer, but authorised maintainer.
Can You service a Smart Fortwo micro car?
For a small car the service charges were expensive, and any local garage you asked if they serviced smart cars and they would laugh and say no. I ended up having to drive over 100 miles just for a service.
Although the 2008 Smart fortwo has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2009 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage. The most-reported problem is also with the 2008 Smart fortwo for intermittently won’t engage reverse.
How big is the engine on a Smart Fortwo?
Tiny cars like the ForTwo have thrived in Europe and Asia, where 600- or 700-cc engines (.6 or .7 liters) deliver sky-high gas mileage. The ForTwo’s 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine is hefty by those standards, though it still sounds dwarfish in the 1.5-liter-and-up U.S. market.
How big is the cabin in a 2008 Smart Fortwo?
The interior in the 2008 Smart Fortwo feels very basic, much like a small pickup cab at first, but a surprising amount of headroom–even for those well over six feet tall–and decent legroom, though large or lanky people will be bumping elbows or potentially shoulders because the cabin is so narrow.
Is the Smart Fortwo a good car to buy?
For 2018, only the electric-drive version is available. This tiny two-seater was one of our lowest-rated cars, though it’s good on gas, a snap to park, and easily sparks conversations. Access to the cabin is very easy and the seats are comfortable too.