Article Comments 2008 Smart Fortwo First Drive

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Article comments for First Drive: 2008 Smart Fortwo - The 2008 Fortwo is larger than its predecessor, but it's still outrageously small, some 40 inches shorter than a Mini. In real life, it looks like an artist's impression of what a car might look like if we all drank skinny lattes. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion - Bottom Line: Hugely versatile as a city-only car, but perhaps not the best choice for those who go farther or need to carry more. (more)

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#68 of 110 Re: Makes Sense [snakeweasel] by diesel18 Jan 11, 2008 (2:52 am)
Replying to: snakeweasel (Sep 20, 2007 3:58 am) what I dont understand is why they are not allowing the Diesel motor in the United States It is suppose to get 631 miles to a tank approx. 70 mile per gal Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Jan 11, 2008 3:25 am) bumpy (Jan 11, 2008 12:21 pm)
#69 of 110 Re: Makes Sense [diesel18] by dmathews3 Jan 11, 2008 (3:25 am)
Replying to: diesel18 (Jan 11, 2008 2:52 am) Maybe it don't meet smog rules at this time.
#70 of 110 Re: Makes Sense [diesel18] by bumpy Jan 11, 2008 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: diesel18 (Jan 11, 2008 2:52 am) The current diesel doesn't meet US emission standards. Supposedly there is a Bluetec version coming out in a year or two.
#71 of 110 smart car owner by yukon252 Feb 12, 2008 (8:47 pm)
hello i have an older 2005 diesel model the passion soft top and have been driving since new. to date have 32000km or about 17000 miles. i upgraded my smart with better turbo and intercooler and chip free from mb cdn . now it put out 75hp. wow that much . the car is only 1200ibs . driving daily to work the cars uses about 10.00 per week and i put shell ultra diesel in so no smoke or smell. weekly driving is about 225 miles or 400ish km. the month of dec i spent 41.00 for the month . they couldn't sell the diesel as it wouldn't pass the air standards of usa.MB went with the gas model. if driven easy it should get 75mpg but once inside you tend to drive it quick. if you can get a diesel try one out there is lots of upgrades for the car 17inch wheels wide body kits and tuner parts. buy snow tires for the car and it will get though winter . if you live in a cold area don't set the parking brake the rear drum will freeze. Replies to this message: yukon252 (Feb 12, 2008 8:51 pm)
#72 of 110 Re: smart car owner [yukon252] by yukon252 Feb 12, 2008 (8:51 pm)
Replying to: yukon252 (Feb 12, 2008 8:47 pm) yes a diesel is on the way , my smart is the 600cc twin turbo twin intercooler 3cyl inline , small but powerfull. upgrades put it at 75hp and next one to 100hp .
#73 of 110 Re: You're forgetting a couple of things [plekto] by yukon252 Feb 12, 2008 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: plekto (Mar 16, 2007 3:46 pm) i have an older diesel model and have done upgrades to the turbo and intercooler and ait vents to pull more air in and it quite quick. 1 and 2 get the jump on cars at the lights , recent changes put it at 75hp for only 1200ibs car. you can get lighter wheels and body kits and chips to tune up the diesel model. upgrades can push the hp to over 110. and still good mpg. it becomes fun with that power and the 6speed and performance exhaust sounds nice.
#74 of 110 Couldn't resist! by pf_flyer HOST Feb 15, 2008 (5:56 am)
The Bard of the Alternate Route had some commentary on the Smart a few days ago...LOL Ask Dub Schwartz!
#75 of 110 Full Test Available! by KarenS HOST Feb 27, 2008 (2:56 am)
Full Test: 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion
#76 of 110 Maybe the next generation will nail it? by tcolberg85 Feb 28, 2008 (6:57 pm)
Having a small car seems great, but here in LA the Fortwo's power deficit is killer. Maybe it isn't too bad on the West side where the 405 is almost always moving below the speed limit, but I don't think it'd be a good idea to take it on the Pasadena section of the 110 freeway (for non-Angelinos, the freeway has on-ramps that are only 10 ft long in some places). And considering how inadequate the acceleration is, the mileage is very disappointing. The small size and relatively safe enclosure are enticing, but the powertrain, fuel economy and surprisingly high price make it less a practical car and more a second or third car for the fashionistas amongst us in the city.
#77 of 110 No mention of requiring Premium fuel by tonyride Feb 29, 2008 (6:40 am)
I just read Edmunds Full Test of a 2008 Smart ForTwo Passion. I thought it was very informative, especially when they compared it with the similiarly priced Yaris and Fit. But I wonder why they never mentioned that the ForTwo requires premium fuel. Shouldn't budget minded consumers be made aware of that fact? Especially with the price of gas these days and most places charge more that $.20 per gallon extra for premium fuel. It doesn't make sense to me that a car for the budget minded requires the most expensive fuel. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Feb 29, 2008 8:15 am) tonyride (Feb 29, 2008 8:29 am) snakeweasel (Feb 29, 2008 3:40 pm) tonyride (Feb 29, 2008 5:07 pm) snakeweasel (Feb 29, 2008 5:36 pm) and 6 more...