I always like the "What if you get hit by a semi on the highway?" argument against safety in these cars as if you would survive getting by a semi at highway speed in any car.

@frederickevans4113

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of variables. The safety cage structure of this car is essentially a roll cage like those used in NASCAR race vehicles (or the European equivalent). With zero speed limit on some parts of the Autobahn in Deutschland (Germany), German vehicles are often made to go at speeds considered insane here in the USA, and protect the occupants in the event of a collision. These Smart® cars are designed and built by Daimler Benz (Mercedes Benz). Originally these cars were supposed to be a partnership between the Swatch® watch company and Daimler Benz, but IIRC, Swatch pulled out at the last minute. I've actually crashed head-first into a 10-wheel dump truck doing about 40 - 50 mph (approx 70 Km/h) in a 1983 VW Rabbit (Golf Mk1). Blind curve on a 2-lane dirt road. VW bounced off the front of the truck. The front of the VW was slightly askew and obviously the front bumper, grille, radiator, and headlights were no more. Nothing behind the radiator was damaged. The owner of the dump truck claimed the radiator and steering box were damaged. Back in my teenage years. At least a decade later, an 18-wheeler changed lanes into the lane I was driving in. Freeway in downtown Dallas. Vehicles in front and behind and an elevated concrete curb/ridge/flange with a drop-off to dirt to the left. 1995 VW Golf III vs. 18-wheeler. Blowing the horn was futile. I slowed down as much as I could without risking getting rear-ended. Entire right/passenger side of my car got wrinkled by the 18-wheeler. Passenger side mirror and front passenger window were obliterated. Truck never stopped and my wife and I were too shaken up to get the livery/name or license plate of the truck. Certainly not a head-on nor a t-bone by any means, but it was still a 3,000 Lb (1,360 Kg) car vs. a potentially 80,000 Lb (36,000 Kg) truck/lorry. A fender and door from a junkyard and my car kept on going for several more years, albeit with a paint scheme reminiscent of the Harlequin Edition VW Golf. The primary design objective of the Smart ForTwo is to squeeze two of them into a single standard-sized parking spot in dense cities. Alleviate congestion. But, they're capable of 80+ Mph (130+ Km/h) speeds and still have to meet EU, US, Canadian, UK, and Australian crash safety regulations. And, they're built by Mercedes Benz - who are known for making very safe automobiles. If you were sandwiched between a semi/18-wheeler and something else (say, a concrete wall), you wouldn't stand much of a chance of surviving in almost any "passenger" vehicle (from an F-350 down to a Smart ForTwo). However, in a wide open area, depending on the speed, angle, and a long list of other variables, getting hit by an tractor-trailer rig could be VERY survivable, even in a Smart ForTwo. I do NOT recommend deliberately testing this theory. YMMV. I used round numbers instead of exact figures (typing this far too late at night for even the OCD nerd in me to be bothered).

@TheNiteNinja19

3 жыл бұрын

I had a Chevy Equinox hit both my semi and the semi behind me head on, and the 2 teenagers who were in it were unscathed (they were on drugs though). If that's not an advertisement for the safety on that car I don't know what is.

@sunbeam8866

3 жыл бұрын

While a Smart may have the best safety cage in the world, as someone already asked, what about crumple-zones? Or are airbags the only major energy-absorbing feature in these cars?

@sunbeam8866

3 жыл бұрын

@@velocityraptor9270 I still believe that certain laws of physics tell me I would almost certainly be better off in something substantially larger than a Smart.

@sunbeam8866

3 жыл бұрын

@@velocityraptor9270 I never said it was unsafe. I just prefer a much larger crumple zone. The official crash tests are performed using a fixed barrier. Head-on between a small and large vehicle, the large nearly always wins. And I drove a '67 Sunbeam Alpine roadster for many years. Not what most people today would consider a 'safe' car. But way safer than a motorcycle!

Wizard, I drive an ‘06 four two for 5+ years. I’m a big man and it was the most comfortable car I’ve ever driven but the short wheelbase made for a bouncy ride on potholed streets. As for safety, my car was killed when I was hit head on when a person turned into me while I was driving 60km/h. The triton roll cage which surrounds the passenger compartment did its job. None of the glass broke, both doors still opened and my only injury was bruises from the lap belt. I miss that car and would own one again in a heartbeat.

@duckmyass

2 жыл бұрын

That was part fo the reason the cars were a failure. In order to make such a small car safe they had to add a lot of heavy bracing in the car. The result was a much heavier car than you would imagine. Over time they reached a weight of more than a ton. Which when pushed around with the small engine didn't give great gas mileage. If memory serves me it was a couple of years after they first came out that the new Honda Civic managed to beat them on gas mileage, were also cheaper and had room for twice as many people. That was really what killed them. The overly expensive and heavy safety frame led to a car that was simply not smart if gas mileage or price was your main concern.

@kevinbrowndc

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Thanks for sticking up for the smart car

@keegenm.6154

2 жыл бұрын

Man if you think that's comfortable just wait until you discover leg room

@adotintheshark4848

2 жыл бұрын

they also have 7 airbags in addition to the cage. I have the EV version. I want to get a gas model too but I can't find one!

@marcandsebe

2 жыл бұрын

We have one here in the UK and there are loads of them here. It’s tiny by the gas guzzling American cars that’s for sure. It’s definitely not the best gearbox in the world but they are fun to drive and nippy on British roads. I once owned a Toyota IQ3 with a multidrive and that was a better car than the Smart.

Literally did this fix myself about a year ago. Ordered the part on amazon... 👀 Had the part 24 hours after ordering.

I've got a little blue Smatcar, just like this one. It's peppy up hills, is easy to park, is cheap on petrol and has tons of legroom and head height inside. It's bumpy over bumps, but it's a great little car. I love it.

fun fact.. Smart actually stands for Swatch Mercedes Art Car since this car is made as a collaboration by both companies.

@davidhollenshead4892

3 жыл бұрын

But Swatch was smart & bailed out of the project...

@ireuel357

3 жыл бұрын

Next up: a car made by Adidas and MaltOMeal...

"As for safety, the ForTwo did well enough in crash tests by the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to earn the group’s highest rating-five stars-thanks to the car’s steel race-car style frame and liberal use of high-tech front and side airbags." Just don't hit a squirrel!!

@Commentator541

3 жыл бұрын

It is very safe but the heavier vehicle will always win, provided it has structural rigidity. But around the city unless you are T-boned by a truck this thing as safe as any other modern car

@BillyBob-fd5ht

3 жыл бұрын

Frames are made by Magna they are bullet proof. you do not need much steel to make a safe frame it how you engineer it. door handles window regulators fall off

@verlaneschultz6064

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I did my homework before buying one! This car saved my life after being broad sided by a car going 55-60 in my driver door!

@rolandthethompsongunner64

3 жыл бұрын

They also tend to skid easily and roll over.

@rolandthethompsongunner64

3 жыл бұрын

@@Commentator541 No actually it isn’t and proves how clueless you are. Shorter the wheel base the easier it will skid and lose control.

i did my homework before i bought one. It had a five star rating with Geico, You are surrounded by airbags, and you are surrounded by a steel roll cage like a racing car! I was broadsided by a car going 55-60 MPH, and lived to tell this story! I bought another one! Very safe! Imagine this.... if you got hit in the drivers door going 55-60mph would YOU survive? A german engineered car, made by Mercedes!!! Awesome car!

My neighbor has one of these, loves it! It is sufficiently fast enough being so light and the interior room is much better than you would think.

@eggbag4182

2 жыл бұрын

I’m about 6’2” and I sat in a Fiat 500 with a similar size to the Smart car. I fit perfectly in it, was comfortable too. I fit better in it than my wagon actually

"In America, we're not used to turn around and see the back window right there in your face"... unless you drive a pickup truck!...

@ericharrison619

3 жыл бұрын

I miss the days of the standard cab truck.

@bigelvisthechefrosenberg5494

3 жыл бұрын

Boom

@IanForsythWestCoast

3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to write the exact same comment.

@AlfaRomeo156SWGTA

3 жыл бұрын

and the Corvette C5 coupe

@jasons4622

3 жыл бұрын

My first thought, then remembered I have a mega cab.

Older French cars had 3 lug wheels in many cases. 2CV's, Renaults, etc.

@cambridgemart2075

3 жыл бұрын

Almost all Citroens prior to the BX had only 3 wheel studs

@mikelowe5096

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Renault LeCar used only 3 lug nuts.

@BetterCallGatto

3 жыл бұрын

Even peugeot

@BetterCallGatto

3 жыл бұрын

Citroën

@olliewebbuk

3 жыл бұрын

@@cambridgemart2075 The early low power versions of the Saxo had three.

I've been driving this same model car for around 4 years now .. In my time having the car it's mostly been really great, it doesn't actually feel small when you're inside. I had two major problems with it though - both surrounding the gearbox actuator. To increase the car's longevity you should turn off 'eco-mode' before you drive, this stops the engine from turning off and on every time your foot's on the break. To the 'problem' raised about using this car on the highway - it's fine!!! The smart car is in fact one of the safest small cars on the road, I've been driving back and forth on the highway with it for years, even pushing it to go 148kmph at times. Look up its safety ratings if you're worried. Overall, a really fun car to drive.

@dwaybetoggymackinaw5893

2 жыл бұрын

So is it more like a motorcycle transmission? Which would make sense. Nice simple setup to make computer controled

@Vector_Ze

2 жыл бұрын

Although I'm aware of it, the smart 451 sold here in the USA did not have this option (I forget what it's called) that shuts the engine off at stops. It seemed to me from what little I know of it, that it would severely shorten the life of the starter motor, especially in city driving.

@abbysapples1225

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah ok, A 148 mph. Right 👍

@Vector_Ze

2 жыл бұрын

@@abbysapples1225 The obvious implication is that the smart is slow. But, at 92 MPH (148 kph) it'll do the highest speed limit in the country all day long without complaining. Although, its driver might grumble when slow pokes hold him/her back on the entry ramps.

@Miley_00

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vector_Ze dang that sounds fun! I was looking into buying a used one.

Had one of these for close to five years. Wonderful city car. Mitsubishi motorcycle engine, easy to work on in your own garage. Worst part of the car was the transmission until they fixed it with a true manual. Great visibility when driving as its like being in a bubble. Low insurance payments and plastic replaceable body panels made scratches and dings not a big deal. Its a lot of fun to drive and was super reliable and great on gas.

@OffGridInvestor

11 ай бұрын

In Australia they're 600CC and its a Mercedes BADGED engine. Might be the same engine, could be different

@koalakoa

11 ай бұрын

Yep thats correct,@@OffGridInvestor the 1.0L Petrol was a 3b20 from 2006-2014 and the 3b20t both were Mitsubishi motorbike engines. Which were the 999cc motors. The 599cc engine you speak of was the first gen sadly not available in the states which was the M160 and OM660 *diesel. Then in 2014-2019 they offered a M281 898cc and turbo made by joint operation of Ford and Mercedes and now as of 2019ish currently offering the vehicle as an electric only car.

The car is actually very safe, I hit a deer many years ago in mine. Car was repaired and I still have it.

@mrpcb2566

3 жыл бұрын

You still have the deer or the car?

@t12121

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrpcb2566 still have the car, no idea where the deer went.

@pbysome

3 жыл бұрын

If you blinded it is it a noeyedeer?

@davidjones332

3 жыл бұрын

@@pbysome and if he paralysed it, it's still noeyedeer.

These micro cars are supposed to be really safe because of the steel cage around the frame of the car

@alfredvondrachstedt7129

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, funny how it´s safer than most old SUVs.

@christinesommerfeld9815

3 жыл бұрын

I don't care what the data or crash data says, I'd choose my fuel hog F250 over this in a motor vehicle accident.

@KaiserVonKrieg

3 жыл бұрын

Trucks are so damn easy to flip, are you sure?

@justinminer1354

3 жыл бұрын

Oh sure, the steel cage will successfully contain the liquified remains of its occupants, but crumple zones are cool too.

@statementleaver8095

3 жыл бұрын

Fifth Gear tested one at 70mph into a Concrete block! I'll let you make your mind up whether it is considered as "safe"!!!!

I’ve owned two Smart ForTwos, and had no major problems with either. Perfect for driving in U.K., with lots of narrow roads, congestion and difficult parking - but I had no problems on motorways.

@des1458

3 жыл бұрын

No Problems on motorways except getting overtaken by cyclists

@Box500spooks

3 жыл бұрын

@@des1458 If only cyclists were allowed on motorways that rather weak attempt at humour might have worked . . .

@juliodiaz4404

2 жыл бұрын

I can hit 90 in no time at all and can hold my own on the interstate with my little smart car. Absolutely love it!

@matthewking5612

2 жыл бұрын

They're great, until the engine wears out before 50,000 miles, rendering the car poor value for money.

@phil2945

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewking5612 I've got 110,000 miles on mine right now and only changed the oil. This is a very reliable car, and fun to drive.

I had a Smart FourTwo Cabrio. Loved it. Took a couple of trips on the US Interstates. No problems.

Wow, you invented a whole new type of car racing. Running in circles around the car...😂😅🤣

@1dodd

3 жыл бұрын

I laughed at the hesitation in Mrs Wizards voice when he suggested it.

@chriskonte1909

3 жыл бұрын

Unpopular fun fact there are Brabus Versions in Europe for the Fortwo :D But in the end it's a Mercedes product so they are suuuuper exensive for what they are..

@callumbush1

3 жыл бұрын

Usain bolt would have covered nearly 50 meters in that time!

@markh.6687

3 жыл бұрын

"And he's coming out....of the fourth turn!"

@pwinden01

3 жыл бұрын

Good job Mr. Wizard! I think you'll be surprised if a bad sensor is your only problem with your Smart Car. These actuators are notoriously not maintained properly during their 10,000 mile scheduled servcice

Car wizard looks like a bear getting out of the circus car LOL

@bandicoot543

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@CarGuy1

3 жыл бұрын

The look on his face was priceless.

@davidhollenshead4892

3 жыл бұрын

The Smart Car is a Disposable Garbage Car, which only makes sense in a city if you legally park sideways. Since only San Fransico allows that as sideways parking has resulted in many accidents in Europe, the main feature is not something you can use...

@CarGuy1

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidhollenshead4892 Yeah, it's also way too expensive for what it is.

@neilmurphy845

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidhollenshead4892 exactly why would you get this car there's plenty of fantastic small cars out there like Micras Clio's ford focus Honda civic ect so many I can't think of them all

I have one of these and though it is true that it is an automatic manual, you can turn it in to a manual by pushing the shifter to the left. It really has great storage in that trunk too. I have placed 16 packages of adult diapers in one layer or 16 bags and 4 24 packs of pop back there with no problem.

@jakesmith2341

2 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of diapers 😳

@jakesmith2341

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good time LOL

Thanks for the videos. I like your delivery and helpfulness. We've owned a 2013 Smart for2 Passion for 5 years now. As of this writing, it has about 60k on it. It's actually a great little runabout. My wife loves it. It's got more room than expected (it will haul 5 bags of mulch in the back). We've had 2 issues: the airbag module went out (under warranty) and the cooling fan bearings went (out of warranty - $450 at the dealer). Both were about 4 years ago. It's built well and it's a rollcage on wheels. Quick off the line and, believe it or not, it will cruise at around 85 with more pedal travel. Cops think their radar is wrong when they clock it. Plus, you can park it almost anywhere.

@Miley_00

2 жыл бұрын

If you were to buy a used one today what year would you choose? Or just buy a Honda fit or alternative?

@LSmiata

Жыл бұрын

@@Miley_00 Year not as important as getting the "passion" model (451). Electric power steering, "glass" roof, paddle shifters (a must) and many other goodies. base model not near as fun

@the_oc_brewpub_sound_guy3071

4 ай бұрын

If you have the money for a fit, but were debating getting a SMART, I'd get a Scion IQ if I were you. They have even better turning radius, same size, and holds 4 people@@Miley_00

I service these at work occasionally and I always appreciate the irony that we stock the same 0w-40 Mobil for smart cars as SRT-8 Hemi V8s

@kitecattestecke2303

3 жыл бұрын

The tiny engine is under the same load ;-) compared by size so

@andrewlaw

3 жыл бұрын

Do they have oil drain plugs in the US? Early models in the UK had no oil plugs for a spill & fill. You had to vacuum the oil out via the dipstick tube which took 45 minutes cos it was so damn thin! 🤪

@williamyoung8962

3 жыл бұрын

Yep 3.5 qts

@williamyoung8962

3 жыл бұрын

Yes drain plugs.

@lusiamorales759

2 жыл бұрын

got a srt8 and thinking of getting these as a daily 😌

The Smart has an incredibly strong safety cell. I watched a video where one was driven into concrete blocks at 70mph and the doors could still open.

@samuelbaird4983

3 жыл бұрын

But what about crumple zones?

@thetone2009

3 жыл бұрын

Was on fifth gear uk tv show

@noonster55

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the video of Shaq O'Niel driving a new Smart car?

@CareyHolzman

3 жыл бұрын

@@samuelbaird4983 In a SMART car, YOU are the crumple zone. The Smart marketing people said the SMART car activates the crumple zones of the OTHER car... but what if the other car is another SMART car? Doesn't sound SMART to me.

@lucasqwert1

3 жыл бұрын

@@CareyHolzman that would be a problem. I saw a smart car crash a VW Golf and there was a hole where the left foot of the driver would be.

I remember when they were brand new I work for Penske automotive. It was the sole USA distribution for them. I was pleasantly surprised by these vehicles. For a commuter car they actually had lots of room and seem reliable. I’m surprised to see them still on the road!

@philroder4878

Жыл бұрын

Pre-PENSKE, I worked on the Marketing plans for the SMART with Daimler. Too bad Penske got the rights. Once again an American dealer got an import they didn't know how to market. PENSKE doesn't have all the answers.

This was very embarrassing for him... He could've spent 10 minutes on the internet to find out that this is one of the most popular cars in Europe, has a Mitsubishi engine, is built by Mercedez-benz and is VERY reliable (you see a lot of cars with 200k, 300k miles and still going strong). I own a turbo charged Smart Fortwo (they only sold naturally aspirated engines in the US) and it's an amazing car.

@ryanpham3308

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda' makes me wonder why Daimler decided against selling the turbo here...

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think he was embarrassed at all. Maybe you were, for some reason, but the Wizard wasn’t.

That "hood" is what Smart calls a "Service Flap"

@CRAPO2011

3 жыл бұрын

They couldnt make it open like a normal hood these things werent cheap when new

@DiscoFang

3 жыл бұрын

@@CRAPO2011 Why make it open like a normal hood when simply unclipping it (by using the extremely simple 2 catch release levers that Wizard was clueless about) removes it completely out of the way in seconds.

@CRAPO2011

3 жыл бұрын

@@DiscoFang in the freezing cold i rather pull a prop rod than thave to carefully remove the hood

@leonardo9259

3 жыл бұрын

@@CRAPO2011 bc youre used to use a rod

All I can hear is Arnold saying “it’s like driving a shoe!” 🤣

I had a smart car and I loved it. My daughter wanted it. I gave it to her. It’s a fun car and it’s a lot of fun to drive. There are tons of them at the mercedes Benz of Catonsville , Maryland. I’m looking to get another one. I love small cars. My othe small car was a Minni Cooper, and a VW Bug. All these are fun cars to drive. The big cars are fun and safe . But life is about having fun and living. America has forgotten about having fun. I used to just drive my little cars and people and kids were amazed by it and it made me feel good that it made so many peoples day. And it was a good conversation piece. Great channel. I was amazed that you new so much about the car since most small towns mechanics are not so knowledge.

My Wife had one of these over here in Germany as a little town Car. We loved it! It is very Safe, the Doors are bigger than on my E-Class and i hab no Problem driving It, and i am 6,5 😉 You will always find a parkingspace in a big busy City.

The tiny car with the huge smile. Believe it or not, these are very safe cars. These are engineered by Mercedes. They're pretty tough little cars. You might get dinged up quite a bit in a car accident but you will probably be OK. Regarding the three lug wheels, the BMW Isetta from the 1960s also had three lug wheels and also had a three cylinder engine. What's even more remarkable is that a few of these Smart cars have been LS (LS4 from the front wheel drive Pontiac GXP, Chevy Monte Carlo SS and Impala SS, and the Buick Park Avenue Ultra) V8 swapped. A LOT of reengineering and a lot of welding but it has been done.

@Module79L

3 жыл бұрын

The Citröen 2CV and AX and the Renault 4L also have 3 lug wheels.

Doug: the smart car has 4 cup holders. Car wizard: let's race around the car lol

@retro8696

3 жыл бұрын

Doug is a joke where Car Wizard is the real deal.

Had a 51 ford just like that woodie in the background. Owned it for 39 years.

The Crazy little car that passed the Euro NCAP safety test will a full 5 🌟 Stars. 70 Mph into a Concrete block 😳 at all angles with no injuries to the occupants. Amazing 👏 they also make a Smart for 4.

Never had that transmission issue. But as a Smart owner (9years, same gen) it is a blast to drive.

@alexanderdrago7166

3 жыл бұрын

False

@brennan4451

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderdrago7166 ?

@nickturner2813

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderdrago7166 Stupid.

@liabw05

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Love mine 🚙💨

@ernestcassell3227

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderdrago7166 he likes driving it. Got a problem with that? Jerk!

They still sell Smart Cars in Canada, it would probably be easy to get parts shipped down from there rather than from Europe.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. 2019 was the last year it was sold in Canada. If you still have a dealer in your city, they are selling used ones or NOS 2019s, which is doubtful since it's 2021 in a few weeks.

@poetryplace

3 жыл бұрын

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Your right the last ones were sold this year BUT parts and service are still available

@mmkuyt

3 жыл бұрын

is it so difficult to order parts directly from europe?

@faustusTVR

3 жыл бұрын

@@mmkuyt With covid, shipping costs have really ballooned.

@shampoo7

3 жыл бұрын

If you're in Vancouver, BC all the Mercedes Benz dealership's here sell Smart parts.

4:01 was the most wholesome thing I've seen on youtube in a long time lol

I ❤️ my Smartie! I drive him everywhere and even the highway! Zips through the mountains like a dream and gas saver is a plus!!

OMG I totally cracked up when Mrs Wizard said: I've seen semis hit them and they've gone flying like little hockey pucks!

@ANehmet

3 жыл бұрын

They're actually much stronger than they look. But, of course, you would still come of worse if hitting a truck.

Just call smart dealer in Canada to get the parts and get them to ship it to you not hard we still seel them here.

@kitecattestecke2303

3 жыл бұрын

Or just buy it online? A stupid sensor like that if you have the partnumber shipped from Germany is still cheap! At this size of a car other micro cars burn you pocket much harder. Smart a though and cheap I am a A/B class driver owner still as the interior is much nicer

@mrpepper45

3 жыл бұрын

Rock auto seems to have that sensor

@armoricain

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrpepper45 yes, they do, I just checked it, it costs $18.78 ... plus tax and shipping, of course.

I owned a previous diesel model. It was a great little car as long as one didn't take it to a Merc. Dealer for service. MY mechanic tapped the oil pan so oil changes were cheap after that. He serviced the car and bought brake parts, etc. through various parts sources. Eventually he purchased my car for his wife. He now has another diesel model for his daughter. By going on the internet and finding a Smart Car Group we found all sorts of things to do to the car that kept it going much better and much cheaper than Mercedes suggested. Loved the car but now that they are gas powered there is little advantage to owing one. Take care

I find it funny when a smart car gets behind my 36ft long dump truck. The wind coming off the truck treats those cars like ping pong balls. I get a laugh out of it every time

There’s a lever on each side of the grille that releases the hood.

@cpear760

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you. What the heck was all that yanking for - google it or read the manual.

@TheQashqaiGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it took me a while to work that out on our smart!

@haukepowers8491

3 жыл бұрын

I was laughing at this guy when he ALMOST damaged the front hood by opening it the wrong way !! He will not be be MY mechanic !!! READ UP on a car before you touch it, buddy !!! hahahahahaha !!!

@nickholterman9108

3 жыл бұрын

@@haukepowers8491 you a 🤡

@omegarugal9283

3 жыл бұрын

@@haukepowers8491 no problem you can glue it back, it that would be an upgrade

Have the same year Smart, just over 50k miles on it currently. We use it for everything, great buy for us when we got it.

@matt23727

3 жыл бұрын

What kinda MPG do you get? How much is insurance?

@ronmagliacane

3 жыл бұрын

@@matt23727 between 35 and 50, depends on how and where I drive. Insurance is about the same as a subcompact car. Love it

I have a 2009. It's been very reliable and fun around town. The transmission is jerky but if you drive it faster it helps. You get tons of looks for sure with the top down. 😉

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,...love it......Ireland

remember you are driving a rear engine, single clutch Auto-Manual transmission! It is just like a supercar

@ToolkiT73UK

3 жыл бұрын

There are actually smart sports cars based on this flat form :)

@markh.6687

3 жыл бұрын

"It's just like a supercar, other than the looks and performance." :)

@CarlsGarage1

3 жыл бұрын

@@markh.6687 I really like the smart roadster...I only saw one in the US, someone imported it but I don't think it is road legal

@markh.6687

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarlsGarage1 It may be possible to import those as "grey market" vehicles, and get them legally titled, but from what I read a while back it can be a real headache.

@philipmasie

3 жыл бұрын

The wizard completely fills up that car when driving it to the lift, hilarious.

Often asked, “Hey, where’s the other half of your car?” I reply, “it’s in my bank account.”

@robertopics

3 жыл бұрын

i highly doubt that. a passat 2014 cost about 11k while one of these from the same year cost about 10k and whe i had my passat i uded to get over 30 mpg which is pretty close to this.

@robertdlew

3 жыл бұрын

Yea im a bean counter too, but used prices are still way to high for used bmw reliability and fuel economy isnt that great, you can pick other cars with comparable fuel economy with 4 seats. You are buying it for the looks and attention...which is okay i guess..

@darrengriffith9680

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertdlew it’s a Mercedes with a Mitsubishi based engine, no bmw components. There are no major issues with reliability. Conversely every Vw I ever had (2 rabbits, a mk5 gti and a scirocco) have all had major issues.

@Commentator541

3 жыл бұрын

Darren Griffith VW US is a total mess because of the lack of quality control. In Europe they are A)Affordable thanks to their Skoda sub brand and B)Are known to be reliable and the parts are cheap. Smart is realiable, the only real issues are motor mounts which can get loose and a leaking aircon but these are minor things. Other Mercedes products are hit and miss. Burn Money W is just not a reliable car.

@585marek

3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh snappp

Even saying you will Repair this Lady's Smart Car" you must have a LION'S HEART ❤️ And not Scared of Any Complicated Job"...

My wife loved her Smart - it’s amazing what you can get in the boot, excellent car - better than the newer versions

In europe we buy these to park sideways on the street. It's one of the only car that is as long as a regular car is wide

@mercedesclasnic3263

3 жыл бұрын

First generation yes, second generation no.

@Baldufle

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercedesclasnic3263 We used to have a third gen and always parked sideways. But you be right they are 20 cms longer

My dad owes his life to his car, he had a sudden rim failure while going down the highway, spun out and stopped sideways on the little bit of tarmac next to the center devider/crash barrier, he was missed narrowly by 3 trucks who could not evade in time as they where right behind him if it wasnt for the short lengh of the car, he would have taken a side impact from a truck at highway speed and i would not want to imagine how that would have looked These cars are incredibly safe in many ways, i will never make fun of one

@somersetlax

3 жыл бұрын

And if ur dad got into any wreck he would be dead in one of these vs a full sized car

@Space_Reptile

3 жыл бұрын

@@somersetlax nope, it gets top marks in regular crash tests

@Ty-vq1jy

3 жыл бұрын

@@somersetlax clearly you don’t do your research.

@somersetlax

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ty-vq1jy clearly you’ve never seen a smart car in a wreck. Please educate yourself before making stupid comments

@henryjohnson160

3 жыл бұрын

@@somersetlax The keyword is "if" along with how. You're more likely to be in a car accident in the first place the larger the vehicle you drive is. He would have been toast in this situation if it was a full size sedan. I wouldn't drive one down the interstate but bigger doesn't mean safer because of something called accident avoidance. Easier to avoid an accident or at least be in a less severe accident in a smaller car while it is harder for another car to hit a smaller car.

I have a 2013 Smart and love it...on smooth roads. Number one, you should look online to see how to open the front hood. There are 2 latches in the grill. You obviously know nothing about these cars. That engine is filthy. The owner probably does nothing to upkeep the car. The frame of the car makes it just as safe as anything else that size, plastic or metal, or it would not be allowed on the road in America. Mercedes makes the engine. Lamborgini makes the transmission. It's shaped like a disc. These were designed to be driven in the city. The owner probably does a lot of freeway driving. I bought my car at CarMax. I have been very pleased with the service I got there and the local Mercedes dealer. Parts are plentily available in America.

@magamyassgotarrested3707

2 жыл бұрын

I have one and I feel like they're actually much better on highways. I hate potholes in the city and having to constantly stop at stoplights and deal with the transmission. Highways on the other hand are extremely smooth.

Thank you for a really enjoyable video! It was great! Will be watching more! 😀

I live in ROme italy, and these are the best selling car. they are eery where and prices for a 2008 model start at 3000 euros

@Jasshands1

3 жыл бұрын

Italy has some of the smallest and coolest cars I’ve ever seen. I’m from Canada a small car here is massive there

@DarkFilmDirector

3 жыл бұрын

In a country that has such stylish vehicles I cannot and will not understand why these would be a top seller. These things look like they belong in Korea.

@alessandro-on9zz

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarkFilmDirector simply because we have literally no parking spots available since our cities where built when cars didn’t exist, and therefore a smart here will be parked anywhere possible ( sidewalk, crosswalk, on a tree stump) ahaha anywhere it fits

@bandguy360

3 жыл бұрын

As an American visiting Rome, I will never forget all the tiny cars that just back up into spaces on the street, instead of parallel parking!

@stevedickson5853

3 жыл бұрын

@@bandguy360 Paris can be the same

I had one of these as a cabrio back when i didn’t really need a car. It’s a fun little car, cheap to run and very secure. The cabrio feeling in this is one of the spaciest i ever had.

That car is very safe! I did my homework before I bought one! At the time I bought mine it had a five star safety rating with Geico, and it’s a German engineered car. The car has a steel roll cage like a race car! I was broad sided by someone in my driver door, he was driving 55-60 MPH! I survived the crash! The car was totaled as it bent the roll cage. Key here.... I survived! A year later, I bought another one!

Exactly the car my wife owned, same trim level only different colour :) I loved this car, was so cheap to own, so fun to drive! Fuel economy wasn't the best, 7l/100km is nothing to write home about. Too bad my wife thought it would be too uncomfortable for her, so after 3,5 years we got rid of it. Only lost 400€s depreciation (bought for 5000€), had to do one service, bought all seasons (I hate changing summer/winter tires) and had to fix the aircon (around 500€). The radiator sits really low and up front and will be damaged by stones and becomes untight. I would've never sold this cute little bugger :)

I bought a diesel version from Canada. I love it. 50-70 mpg. Drove it from Vancouver to Houston.

@oliverdelgado6952

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's sounds like a long drive lol

@andrewlaw

3 жыл бұрын

Never understood why they felt the need to do an "economy" engine version of something that already returns 60mpg.

@markh.6687

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewlaw Like so many things...because they CAN. :)

@Stig007

3 жыл бұрын

@@oliverdelgado6952 it was torture you can't sleep cause the seats don't recline and the passenger actually has less leg room than the driver. Both my passenger and I are 5'6".

I have owned one of these and they are a hoot, the 3 cylinder has a nice sound (mini Nissan GTR thrum) and it is actually a safe car, it has an iridium steel safety cell as its chassis. The passenger seat folds flat so you will be surprised what you can transport in it and once you get used to the awful auto trans it ain't that bad. Only issue is that it is a cheap car with Merc servicing costs = thousands.

@kimamey

2 жыл бұрын

I think the engine compartment acts as a crumple zone. The engine is so low it wouldn't be pushed into you and I think the front suspension is designed as part of a crumple zone mechanism as well.

As most folks react as Mr Wizzard does , it’s not unusual to hear about the Smart being unsafe and not worthy . Having 2 451’s and one 453 in our garage , I can tell you that quarks aside it’s a solid car and quite reliable . Attaining parts is not difficult although support here in the USA is basically non existent,. Sad situation on a well built car forgotten by the mothership Daimler .

@bundles1978

6 ай бұрын

i have two 451s in the Bahamas. as remote as i am, i have never had trouble finding parts in the USA. a few MB dealerships still stock parts. also Rock Auto, Smart Madness, Amazon, Ebay have made it easy to find parts.

I’ve had three smart cars in last 17 years. I live in U.K. our roads quite small. It’s great for the work commute and uses egg cups of petrol compared to a Ford Fiesta my previous car. My first smart car was cute it turned on a sixpence . You could circle in middle of road and do u turn. My second smart car was similar to one you have in video a petrol automatic. Transmission wasn’t that smooth. My final smart car that’s I have now also petrol dual clutch automatic is great. It’s biggest of all 3. Wider, fatter and hardly fits in my garage. Interestingly design changed after they started being sold in USA . All smart cars have a good ncap ratting. They feel good to drive. Apart from a sensor failure in steering wheel on 1st smart car and engine sensor on 3rd and 1 tyre needing replacing plus some windscreen wiper replacements I’ve never had any problems. I just get it serviced with Mercedes and off I go. Mercedes in Germany will send you parts I assume.

My old Triumph Tr7 had the window right behind you. Loved that cheap, poorly built old car.

@Jackoe69

3 жыл бұрын

My Dad had a Tr7. Didn't have a rear window though, it fell out.

@batsonelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

my 1969 Corvette did also. I had a TR7 but it was a Convertible. Had the GM 3.8L and 4 speed 700R4 auto in it. ( from a Buick I think )

@taunuslunatic404

3 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Stafford What about the TR8?

Best wizard line "this car is really cool"

@paulrchapman1

3 жыл бұрын

“In great shape” occurs frequently too.

That was excellent, you answered alot of questions I had about this vehicle.

I owned a Smart Passion Cabrio Diesel. We tapped the oil pan, got brake pads from Part Source, etc. It was a blast. Eventually sold it to my mechanic. He bought it for his wife. it is still going years later.

They are actually very safe considering how small they are.

CW: "Now let's look underneath. Instead of the lift, Mrs Wizard is going to bench press the car while I talk about it."

@markkrispin6944

3 жыл бұрын

Good one..lol

@1337penguinman

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure I could get the car all the way in the air with just my floor jack.

@ferrumignis

3 жыл бұрын

@@1337penguinman They aren't quite as light as they might look due to the thick steel in the "tridion" safety shell.

@markh.6687

3 жыл бұрын

@@ferrumignis two flips and you can play 'Spin the SmartCar'

@haukepowers8491

3 жыл бұрын

He would..hahahahahahaha !!!

We have three of those in my driveway and a one ton Dodge Diesel. I drive from Calgary to Banff at 130km no problem. Good winter tires and these cars will take you anywhere if you can drive that is! Lots of fun! Good little cars. You just new to be mechanically inclined!

We bought a used Smart to tow behind our RV. It's perfect for that. A nice feature (which is now useless since there are few parts) is that every body panel comes off for easy replacement.

smart cars have a very good safety record and crash rating...

I have had two of these cars, (Im in the UK) they are great. They are actually very safe cars.. the triton cell (the silver part) acts like the shell fo a nut and protects the occupant.

@AP-kl3tf

3 жыл бұрын

Personally, I’d feel safer in a Lexus barge than this lol. They’re safe until an article lorry comes from behind; just need to search Smart car and artic lorry to see the impact and then you’ll never buy one again. If you literally just do city meals it might be a good buy; I’d still prefer a Toyota Yaris or a CT200h

@Kiltax

3 жыл бұрын

@@AP-kl3tf litterally everything would get crushed by a lorry, ok maybe not military tanks. you just doesnt like small cars and that is okey. but don't use that black hole down there in your bottom to talk with..

@neilgibbons2532

3 жыл бұрын

Can it float 👩‍🎓in water?

@matthewking5612

2 жыл бұрын

They protect the passengers body's for autopsy. There's no ability to absorb crash forces, very little crush zones.

@emze563

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewking5612 It has a 4 star NCAP rating

For those people claiming these to be safe, crash testing involves barrier testing that simulates hitting another car of the SAME weight. So yea you will probably survive hitting another Smart Car, but how about a mid size SUV? An F150? There is a much bigger chance hitting one of those in the USA.

I had one of these model 451s from new on 2008 until a couple of years ago, it was a cabrio and the roof would come off at any speed. 36000 miles per set of tyres, 54 to the gallon and the only thing that went wrong with it in over 10 years of ownership and over 70000 miles was a footbrake sensor.

I love my Smart car! Thanks for making Smart car content!

Enjoy mine every day for the past 9 years LOVE IT

@brianstipe1648

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, I have an 08

@rickj1983

3 жыл бұрын

Does it not bother you in the least when you drive around much larger vehicles in that you literally have zero crash protection?

@davidrhoads3308

3 жыл бұрын

We have a 2013 that has worked flawlessly for 52k miles. Just maintenance done on it so far.

@fresh87best94

3 жыл бұрын

You are single?? Do you have kids??? Where do you put groceries. E.t.c..does it snow where you live.? How does it handle in rain or snow???

@MarcusCapeCanaveral

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickj1983 You might check the NHTSA crash ratings on thi9s before you make a silly comment. They were built like a vault; the safety cell suffered almost zero deformation in almost any accident. Stability control was better than most conventional cars. You might have a good argument that a smaller lighter car of barely over 2000 lb probably gets bounced around more so its occupants may have more injuries from getting bounced around, but the vehicle was very strong in a crash.

In Canada Mercedes still supports Smarts and can get parts, provide service etc from any dealership.

I always wondered what those quirky little cars were made like.... thanks Mr Wizard and Mrs Wizard

Hoovy: " Welcome to Hoovies garage the dumbest automotive channel on KZread! This is a 2013 Smart car..." Wizard: "OH FFS!"

@PieterBreda

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Absolutely

@danhall6791

3 жыл бұрын

Never watched that channel, but a quick search shows it has triple the subs this channel has....they got beef?.....I love this channel btw just never heard of the other one so I was just curious.

@JohnG6

3 жыл бұрын

No, but Hoovie's Garage has been around longer. The Wizard is Hoovie's main mechanic. Sometimes he goes to The Ninja. The Wizard is featured in a lot of Hoovie's videos. Usually telling Hoovie how much it will cost to fix his cars.

@colliemayfill4234

3 жыл бұрын

@@danhall6791 hoovie literally brought the wiz to us.

@MiikeyLawless

3 жыл бұрын

@@colliemayfill4234 and for that, we are eternally grateful.

Everything looks dry underneath. You've got to give a thumbs-up for that.

@artflorez1568

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@BL-yj2wp

3 жыл бұрын

I have one and they are decently made cars. The main issue is the clutch in the electrical gear box wich is damn hard to change and the flex pipe of the exhaust due to it being all cramped up in the back. The engine is solid, no issues with rust and very resistent to vandalism and old people driving due to (on my white one at least) unpainted plastic for most of the exterior. Very bad off-road though :)

I've driven a lot in Germany-And it's awesome to see these on the Autobahn. Far right lane of course. They were sponsored by the SWATCH WATCH company- as the name implies. They were displayed in a multi-storied glass showroom. Much like CARVANA does here(Tampa). They are very structurally sound. Essentially you are riding in a roll cage. They are what they are what they are- nothing less and nothing more. Too bad they only run on 93 octane gas.

I have a 2013 brabus. Very good on gas! I avoid driving freeway on windy days.

a guy i used to work with delivered pizza in one of these except it was straight piped and tuned and the dude was basically only ever filling up the tank like once a month maybe

@michaelbrinks8089

3 жыл бұрын

They actually don't get very good mpgs.A Prius gets better. I'll have to double check but it was only like 35mpgs

Please, please start running around every vehicle and timing it.

@Jbeales2

3 жыл бұрын

How else are we going to know how big the car is!

@qx4n9e1xp

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty soon, he'll look like Hoovie, with a beard.

@slitherdurant

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@simonbailey2151

3 жыл бұрын

@@qx4n9e1xp ....and talent.

@stephentrout7879

3 жыл бұрын

next car: 1959 Imperial, wizard collapses.

This car was really meant as an urban vehicle, I had one and live in the country. While I didn’t drive it in the winter, I put 55K on it over a few years. Never had a problem getting parts, at all. They didn’t come in a manual but instead a ‘manu-matic’ which literally is a servo activated clutch arm and shifter. The key with these cars was not to use the ‘auto’ feature but to use the paddle shifters. There is a whole market out there dedicated to modding these cars. You can spend little money on things like a ‘Go-Pedal’ up to a $10K plus Hayabusa install. $2-5K for turbo kits. Fun to drive like a go cart, but stable on the highway I would regularly hit 85mph now and then. My car was modified with upgraded wheels/suspension etc but still pretty simple.

You guys are so laid back and cute. Your videos are very calming ;)

I'd love a Smart Roadster Coupe, amazing handling. As for 3 bolt hubs my Citroen GSA and many old Renaults had them.

@AlessandroGenTLe

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but manual. My friend had one (and before he had the fortwo like this in the video). The transmission was damn slow as in the fortwo :(

@xZeiZeix

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlessandroGenTLe You have to get some time to learn, how it works in manual mode. In auto mode it is hopeless when cold, but warmed up it works ok. In manual mode there is still some auto functions, as when stopping, it will go in 1st gear, and if over revving, it gears up. Using manual ( gearstick/flappypads), not the doubleclutch fast, but fast enuff.

I've got one 2003 year drove mine to the south of France from England twice .10 2 12 hours drive .70 2 80 miles an hour all the way back .only stopped once for petrol .fantastic little car .had her 10 years now x

Had no idea what to do when one came in for an oil change was hilarious

Actually safer than most cars surprisingly, they have a safety cell

@MarcusCapeCanaveral

3 жыл бұрын

You'd think he would have checked the crash ratings for the car before doing a KZread video, wouldn't you?

I own two Smart cars. I cringed when you tried to open the front hood without first unlatching it. In an accident the car is designed to bounce off other vehicles and will not absorb the impact with another vehicle. The passengers are situated in a protective cage surrounded by air bags. That is your protection. The problem with dealers abandoning the Smart car in the US is because they stopped making gasoline cars and have gone all electric. I'm lucky here in Florida because the Mercedes dealer that had a Smart dealership attached to it has agreed to continue servicing Smart cars and parts are stocked at the dealership. They are great cars for driving around town in. I have a 2008 that I bought new and still drives like a new car and a 2013 that I bought used. The engines are great for a small car, but they do require high octane gas. The more you drive it the more you'll like it.

@TheGuruStud

3 жыл бұрын

That's not how physics works.

@michaelsavino5700

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gandalf721 - that's a bit harsh. So you don't like the way it looks. OK- your opinion. It's not meant to haul things. It's perfectly fine for what it is suited to do. It holds plenty when I go to the store. I have a 13 year old Smart and an 8 year old Smart that my wife drives. I also have a 13 year old Ford Escape that is a terrific vehicle. I wish Ford still made their 2nd Generation Escape with the 3.0 V6. Since 2013 the Escape is not worth having. My two Smart cars have never given me any problems. I've regularly maintained them and they have both been great. They zip around my town easily, are fun to drive and are really good on gas. I've had both on numerous long trips up and down the east coast. Are they as comfortable as my Escape? No they're not, but they're great at what they do and that is to get you from point to point easily and inexpensively.

Owned one for a couple of years loved it cost almost nothing to run and the ladies know your not insecure 😜.

@ak5659

3 жыл бұрын

... Thank you! I've always said Smart should make a commercial with ladies talking about jacked up pick-ups and 'compensation'. Then a random guy says, "Is that so?". They say yes. Then he shows them his Smart car and invites the ladies to draw whatever conclusions they like :-)

My two younger sons wanted a car to drive to high school so I bought them a Ford Aspire with a 5 speed and a 1.4 liter I-4 with 64 hp. They were not happy. But it ran like a top and cost nothing to run. After they learned to use the clutch they found it was good on ice and snow too. Sold by Ford, designed by Mazda, made by KIA. Great A/C too. I had to convince my wife to downshift up hills, which was a new concept.

Ours is a yellow 2008 Passion with approx 45k miles. Have owned it for 12 years, Its the fastest thing around. It has a NTSB safety rating of 5 stars on front collisions and a 4 star rating for side collisions. 5 star is the best possible rating, even better than the 4 star rating for front of a Toyota Pruis. It actually feels much bigger when sitting in it. California is the only state that doesn't allow it to park perpendicular to the curb in a parallel parking space. I should add, after driving it for 12 years, the wind doesn't bother me any more and it will cruise at 80 mph all day with lots of pedal left. Back when there were dealerships, the service manager told me to drive it like a hot rod which I've done for over 10 years and it isn't broken yet.

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

“It’s the fastest thing around”. 🤣😂🤣

@ogonbio8145

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincedibona4687 hey don’t laugh.

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

@@ogonbio8145 *ROFLMFFAO*

@ogonbio8145

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincedibona4687 noooo

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

@@ogonbio8145 yesss

Wizard the car not starting when you put your foot on the brake may be an underlying issue of some sort? I have two 2013's and both will start with my foot on the brake. Not sure if you're going to see this, but the car should also move or as mercedes call it creep when you take your foot off the brake, just like an automatic transmission car

These little guys were made by Mercedes-Benz?! Cool! I never knew that! Thanks Car Wizard!

That's MY car! Same color and everything. Hope you will take a minute to learn more about it. It is extremely safe on the road. I own 2 now. Did have 3. Riding in or driving any other car now makes me nervous because my Smart cars are very safe and I don't feel as safe in other vehicles now. I used my 2013 as my commuter car since 2013. 100+ RT everyday. Has never failed me. Bought one of the last USA sold cars for my "retirement" car, a 2016. Can hardly wait for my cross-country trips in it. (I sold my first one. I hear it's still going strong.)

When I worked at Walmart tire and lube one these showed up for an oil change. Fun thing was we had the filter. The problem came about the oil weight and capacity. Someone ended up calling a Mercedes dealership in another state to find out. It was a fun experience.

@cardiiiiii

Жыл бұрын

walmart service for cars sucks ass

@lissettelopez8331

Жыл бұрын

Changed the oil filter on a 2013 Smart Fortwo 1.0l the same day as we did a 03Toyota tacoma 2.7l. Oil filters got mixed up as we soon realized they were interchangeable between the two. I figured it was a smart move on Mercedes not to make their parts that difficult to inventory, just use what else works that's already in use.

Many old Renaults back in the day had three Lugnuts per wheel

@RoobehTunes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes a few old french vehicles, even of surprising size!

I've just got one of these a couple of days ago...a CDI. Got it for work...delivering 100+ newspapers every morning. Test drove it in North London, seemed fine, bad traffic most of the way home, then got on the M25 and it wouldn't go above 68mph no matter how hard I pushed on the accelerator pedal. It was also louder than a tractor when I got home. God knows what on earth I've bought!

I always keep plenty of space between my 2009 Smart and the car in front of me. Great on the highway and in the pouring down rain.

@Redmenace96

3 жыл бұрын

Similar in power to a motorcycle...... but better in the rain!

It’s fun to see all of Hoovies cars in the background