2009 smart fortwo passion cabriolet

Pros

Fun factor, zippiness, economy, ecology, inside room, safety (really, check iihs.org)

Cons

Large blind spots on cabrio when roof is down

Purchased As New

You should not purchase a smart if you are a point A to point B driver; its automated manual transmission will frustrate you.

If you are a driving enthusiast, like to drive a manual through the gears, and prefer total control over your driving experience, you will love the smart. My fortwo passion cabrio with its paddle shifting (automated clutch) is pure fun to tool around in.

You should not purchase a smart for mileage, but its 38-41 mpg certainly doesn't hurt.

You should not purchase a smart as a family car as it has only two seats, but for a two seat car, it has a wealth of space. Probably more leg room than what you're currently driving.

Where beauty is in the eye of the beholder, safety is not. A vehicle that looks safe may place you in high danger; always consult the various safety crash centers' reports (e.g., www.iihs.org) to know how a vehicle fares in crashes. When you do, you may be surprised to find that a smart is safer than many vehicles on the road when hit by an SUV sized vehicle, especially in the most common forms of accidents.