I am just wondering is there any owners of Smart For Four over here?

Please stand up!

Or perhaps, anyone can shed some light on this car?

This post has been edited by gsuave: Jan 16 2007, 12:19 AM

I 've read the review saying that the fuel comsumption is only 5.9 litre for 100km.

And for the 1.5cc, 0-100kmph takes only 9.8secs. Engine is similar to Mitsubishi Colt, producing 109bhp@4000rpm.

You plan to get one ?

Oh, my friend has this car.

Acceleration quite fast, stable (not shaky), back seats a bit not spacious though, very fuel efficient, and you can add extra buttons for different functions inside. Oh ya, 1 more thing, the dashboard is kinda long, you can put files/folders there without worrying that they'll drop.

Fifthgear states that it produces 109bhp@6000rpm ... not sure how true is this.

http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?ln...20passion%205dr

is it true the local smart dealer is having a stock clearance and givinng big discounts on car prices? if so, how much is the for four now? and how much is the for two?

Yes, I am getting one.

And yes to e30, there is a stock clearance going on...the price for Smart ForTwo is going for appx RM64k and Smart ForFour for appx. RM76k. Both w/o insurance. Before this, it is selling for appx RM110k and RM120k, for ForTwo and ForFour respectively.

I think there are limited color selection at the moment because of the stock clearance.

And for RM80k, with insurance, it not possible to find any cars with electronic stability control, disc brake for all wheels, ABS and on board computer.

What do you think?

I heard that DC in US already phased out this model because of slow sales?

check the car's year of production
IIRC its on year 2005
basically u are buying a new old car

yeah, they've stopped the production of the car already.

I would mine a new old car la, beggers can't be choosers. And for the price I am paying I think it is value for money. Vios, City, Swift, and Jazz, which within the compact range do not have the features that comes with this car.

how about safety of the car.....from just a view from outside....seems like very "soft" like vios and city......

Well, as for safety, the car is protected by Tridion frame, or the chasis frame. The four disc brake system is fitted with ABS, anti skip control, stability control and of course, air bag.

that's nice.....meaning that it has all the features needed to keep the driver and passenger alive during accident....

how about maintanance wise......does the original parts tend to be more expensive and do you need to go to special service centre or any experience mechanic will do....

dun get me wrong, i am not trying to say smart is bad, its just that i am also contemplating of getting for two......damn cute car......

also, i am more worried of spare parts.......like some of the ford cars, the gear box damn expensive....

currently, the warranty is for 2 year with unlimited mileage.

As for Smart ForFour, the maintenance is only once every 20,000 km, roughly, 12 months once which cost appx. RM550.

The parts may be slightly more expensive if it is source from Cycel & Carriage, because it is a SMART ma.

However, I think it can also use mitsubishi part, as it shared the same engine with mitsubishi colt.

Also, another economical factor is the fuel comsumption, which is appx. 6 litres for 100km.

If you're interested,check out the latest issue of Motor Trader,someone in Ampang selling a brand new Navy blue/silver Smart For Four 1.3 for only 70k++. I will grab it if I have the $ now:D

that's pretty pricey, new 1.3 goes for RM62k w/o insurance, from C&C or Si Khiong.

Also the engine slides underneath the driver if a serious enough accident occurs.

FYI, smart have discontinued the manufacturing. look out for the spare part.

hhmm..i think DM is keeping the spare parts for the next 15 years. Then again, its a Mits Colt, I think the parts shared similarity.

Smart is a joint venture between Swatch & Mercedes Benz if i'm not mistaken. They have been struggling with the sales of their cars unfortunately.

If not mistaken, the rear windscreen cost RM2000 to replace just in case someone wants to smash it to gain entry... It's not laminated so it'll shatter even if hit by a stray pebble...
Get it tinted before you take delivery of the car...