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I bought mine in August of this year and am really pleased with it. My father was a motor dealer, so I have driven more cars than many people, but the Smart really suits my needs nowadays. Nice video.

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have that much fun in my Smart. Happy on country roads and motorways.

It reminds me of the classic Mini, basic and fun to drive, perfect for empty nesters. 🤣👍

I love my Smart Car. I'm a single guy that only needs to get from point A to point B. I'm not selling it, ever! I love driving it!

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Love mine too. Those that know, know. Those that don’t just think what a silly little and unsafe car. Their loss.

Ringo Starr auditions for Top Gear great work

I bought mine 6 years ago. It was a 2001 Smart Fortwo convertible with a little under 40000 miles on it. An absolute snail on wheels but my snail and I came to love it. After lots an lots of starter problems and roof problems I swapped to a 2008 2nd gen Smart fortwo coupe MHD 1.0. A killer upgrade I would say. This Smart is fast compared to my first one. Wow.! But sometimes I still think of my litte snail🐌now wasting away in some junkyard😢

@LivetoDriveUK

Ай бұрын

The 451 (2nd generation) is definitely smoother on the road. My 451 is an 84hp Turbo and makes me laugh when I drive it. Thanks for watching and your comment.

I luv my Smartie. Had her a year now and no issues.

@LivetoDriveUK

3 ай бұрын

Yes I love mine. Great fun.

Mate, I bought a 2006 Smart 4 for 2 a couple of years ago while my daily drive being a 1960 Messerschmitt KR200 was going to be laid up. I thought I would just enjoy it for a while and then sell it when my KR200 was back on the road. No fekin’ way ! The Smart is such a great car, I can’t let it go. It reminds me of driving a 1960’s Mini Cooper. Thanks for your video, I really enjoyed it. All the best from the Sunshine Coast Australia. 🍻👍

@LivetoDriveUK

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. You have a 1960 Messerschmitt as a daily? Awesome. The Smart is my favourite and those that don’t like them can… do one 😆 Agree with you they are great cars. Appreciate the support… all the way from Australia 💪

@robredz

2 ай бұрын

@@LivetoDriveUKMesserschmitt KR200 a car I have always wanted I also love the Smart would love a Brabus

Was nice to meet you at Ben's earlier, Paul (yellow 450 owner!), always good to chat to enthusiasts while waiting around. Found your car on Hubnut, looking forward to watching!

@LivetoDriveUK

10 күн бұрын

Yes it was great to meet you too. Now thinking what car I would like to try and find and buy back 🤔

@philthewriter

10 күн бұрын

@@LivetoDriveUK Ahaha. It's the second car I've done that with - also bought my first Elise back for another couple of years, so the Smart is in good company. Just noticed you have an Imp - it's on my wife's hitlist as well. What are they like to run these days - parts reasonable to source? Body panels? Patent parts? You have good taste in oddball cars!

@LivetoDriveUK

9 күн бұрын

Parts are ok and there is a very active club and the ‘Anderson Brothers’ who (one lives down South and on in High Wycombe) hold many used parts including mechanical and trim. I love the Imp but the day may come when I decide to sell as I need to sample more cars whilst I’m still here 😬

Love my smart got it last year and love driving it but sick of people saying they aren't safe your right when you say other car drivers are surprised at how fast they get upto speed I was shocked myself when I test drove it

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

They are wonderful cars and so fun to drive. Mercedes spent a lot making the Smart as safe as they could and if you have anyone say to you “they’re not safe” again… please show them this ☺️ kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5mVyLWve5y6XbA.html

Agree with you, if you learn how to drive them properly the gear changes can be smooth… Safe economical cars… funny trying to reach forward and try to touch the front windscreen when you can reach around and touch the rear easily 🚙

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Yes great cars. Fun in town, country and even good on a motorway. Thanks for watching and your comment.

Great video. Clever cars & What a great buy & bargain, regards the fact it had always been under cover & the mileage / as new condition.

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think it was worth it. Prices at the moment are higher but even though I paid probably the higher end at the time it is the condition of it that made me have to own it.

I just got yesterday 2013 for $2500 it has 100000 KM on it. I love it so far taking it to the garage next week to have it checked over. I hope it's all good..

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

I hope it is all good too 👍

I love my 2013 smart car. Moon roof, padal shift, heated leather seats, black with silver trim, I added a tow hitch and small Harbor freight trailer with gray lamo wood flooring, and roof rack mounts. This is my go to vehicle for quick and local runs. I LOVE IT! The 3 jeeps, corvette, Chevy Silverado truck, and Ford excursion get really pissed off m😅ost of the time. 😃 and don't fotget, $40.00 bucks to fill up even in California 😥 and still can drive locally for a month without fuiling up at a gas station, or go for it and hit the hwy 100 miles + at 70 mph or more if you need to. Really a cool and unique car. 😂

@LivetoDriveUK

Ай бұрын

With 3 Jeeps, a Chevy, a Ford… and still love your Smart? Awesome. I believe the US didn’t get the original 450 if I’m right? I also have a 451, but not 3 Jeeps etc 🤦‍♂️ They are fantastic cars. Love driving them. Over here, road tax (a yearly payment to use the roads in the UK) is just £35, compared to at least £180 for other vehicles. There is a strong following over here and active club meets. Do you have any there?

I live in the "not so united" states. I bought a smartfortwo because it's easy to park, it's fun to drive and I am only one person driving back and forth to work so I don't see the need to drive a huge truck or sport utility vehicle if I never haul anything or have passengers. Here vehicles are status symbols so the more money you spend on something the better you are...NOT... only stupid people believe that and we have a lot of them. As a result I get no road respect and people laugh at me and pull out in front of me like I don't exist. The more people hate my car the more I like it so I started putting decals on it that I like as if I was some young person slapping stickers on my lunchbox. There is no public transportation around me or I wouldn't own a vehicle, they are pretty much built to fail and designed to separate you from your hard earned money.

@LivetoDriveUK

8 ай бұрын

The UK is also like this and we have many narrow roads. I look right back at them and laugh at their stupidity. Very happy to be in a minority than follow the herd.

Bought a Smart fortwo 450 nightrun Mar 2022. Great little car, up and down the M4 every day and keeps up!

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Excellent. The cars are fantastic and some of the critics have never even driven one. Thanks for watching and your comment.

What a lovely sound the car makes!

@LivetoDriveUK

6 ай бұрын

Odd cylinder engines always sound nice. When the turbo kicks in and the 3 cylinders are revving it does sound great.

I just bought one and havent been out much but I will love it but only a summer car for now where I live too much snow and cold. I have to learn how to drive it properly thanks

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Hope you find it fun.

I bought a 2004 smart 450 96000 miles cat N minor damage to the bumper really happy with it drives nice very reliable as its nearly 20 years old comes under classic insurance great result

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Excellent cars and cheap to run for both petrol and insurance.

You can change the sump cheaply to one that had a sump plug.

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Yes I have seen those.

Still a bargain for the mileage that it has. I take my Smart 453 to S2smart near Milton Keynes and had taken my previous 451 there.

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think I agree. It’s wise having a specialist to take them to.

Had two 450s, and I love them.

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

The 450 is my most fun car. I have friends that don’t understand that. They obviously are missing the point… and have never driven one. Thanks for watching 😁

I would give this 10 thumbs up if I could.😀

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. That is very kind of you to say. 💪

What is the jump pack you recommend?

@LivetoDriveUK

6 ай бұрын

The one I use is no longer available. Would not be able to recommend any others as I’ve not tried them.

Hi There may i ask who you used for insurance? I know you said you got it in 2001 so has your insurance gone up by much? i am getting ridiculous quotes? Thanks

@LivetoDriveUK

7 ай бұрын

Bought in 2021. It’s currently on a multi car policy with LV. Of course age, driving record, location etc effects the premium. I’m old so nothing seems to be to expensive now.

@thetravellingcarpenter1621

7 ай бұрын

@@LivetoDriveUK Yes i'm old too haha i will give them a try thank you 👍

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The only thing it's absolutely filthy 1st nice day I'm going to clean this car big time.😀

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Think of all that lovely satisfaction when it is clean 😁

You're driving on the wrong side of the road mate ! 😂

@LivetoDriveUK

11 ай бұрын

It’s because you are sitting on the wrong side of the sofa… 😂

@hippiewithacowboyhat

11 ай бұрын

@@LivetoDriveUK 🤣

What mpg can you get at 70mph on motorway

@LivetoDriveUK

9 ай бұрын

I don’t know but in 6th it’s only doing 2500rpm at 70 so the engine isn’t working that much. A well serviced example driven steadily is never going to use much fuel.

Keep it on a trickle charger

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

We have 3 cars on trickle chargers.

You've found yourself a bargain there!

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

I realise that now. Thanks for watching and your comment.

Love our Smart Fortwo 450 🤍

@LivetoDriveUK

Жыл бұрын

Great cars.