2009 smart fortwo passion

Pros

great fuel economy, plenty of room inside for packages etc, fun to drive, many safety features

Cons

need to be aware of my surroundings and not just go blindly driving along

Purchased As New

I bought this car to use as a work car. I am a mfg rep and am on the highway daily so wanted something economical to drive that would also have enough room for the things I need to carry with me.
It does not ride like a cadillac but the ride is equivilant of any small car. The seats are engineered so that they provide support and pleny of cushion even on long drives. I really do like the little car, it gets great gas milage and is fairly easy to handle on the highway. I do know that occasionally the extreme winds in south Texas occassionally do buffet the car, it just means you need to have BOTH hands on the wheel. When I am preparing to enter a limited access road I do need to allow a little longer time but once I reach crusing speeds of 60 - 70 miles per hour I have no problem getting through traffic. In town the car has more than enough engine power to get around, up and down hills, and stay with traffic.The handling is quick and very responsive, the braking is supurb. I have avoided a couple of accidents beause I was able to stop before being hit on the side of the car. Overall I am very pleased and more that satisified with the car. It is working out even better that I had expected it to.