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Huny
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Joined: 03 May 2006
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Location: Scotland
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 Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:20 am Post subject: MCC SMart? |
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| what do you think of the smart fortwo Pink edition am thinkng about investing in this once i past my test insureance is cheep |
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stavpal
FemaleFirst Grand Master (1000+ Posts)
Joined: 06 May 2006
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Location: ..right behind you
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:59 am Post subject: |
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hmm...well from the reviews I've read it's quite good and cheap. There were few problems though (before 2002/pre-facelift)....and so alot of cars were recalled (turbine or other parts of engine defect...). Still, I'd say that it's a good car.
You should read more reviews though. |
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Huny
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Location: Scotland
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:16 am Post subject: |
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| What do you think of the no clutch idea? do you think the gear box will break easy? |
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stavpal
FemaleFirst Grand Master (1000+ Posts)
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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better check this link http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/first-look-2006-smart-fortwo-406/index.htm
haven't heard of problems with the gearbox breaking...
Every car it's pros & cons. This car being that small and having so small rear (& front) axle isn't really stable (on turns etc...), the response isn't quite good...
The main pro is it's size
Darn as i'm checking my posts i'm contradicting myself. It's a ~ok car, but better check it out (test drive, ask around...) |
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paddington bear
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| Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:25 am Post subject: |
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| What do you think of the no clutch idea? do you think the gear box will break easy? |
all modern cars are quite reliable unless you're abusing them, eg you are holding low gear at high speed all day; or never change engine oil, etc.
each model of car has its intended usage by design and their drive-train are set up accordingly for that usage. it takes compatible driving style and traffic conditions to better the set-up. most city cars including the smart are not intended to be driven hard, they are not meant to run quick. if you don't realise this and revv the car too hard then engine may run into trouble cooking itself; then again you should only end-up a bigger service bill and a break down shouldn't happen if you service your car regularly (notwithstanding you've got a lemon).
if you think you are a paranoid, you should use auto mode and let the computer take over. |
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independant69
You Go Girl (100+ Posts)
Joined: 13 Apr 2006
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Location: Brighton
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| Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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hunykore stuff the mechanics of it all, they're just SO sweet you have to get one!! 
Post pictures of it on here if you do!!  |
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