Why Did I Buy a SMART CAR? | RUNNING COSTS? | What is it Like to DRIVE?

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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[@martyndormer]

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]

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

[@dennislebaigue1795]

J get new mum a nine

[@badraven_indieauthor]

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]

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

[@Timothyshannon-fz4jx]

I think you will find if you take of the oil filter the oil will just gush out, just disconnect your ht and turn it over on the starter

[@catpurrson3651]

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

[@LivetoDriveUK]

Yes I love mine. Great fun.

[@stuartashworth1866]

I found one owned by an older lady. 2007 ForTwo with only 26,000 miles on it. Garage kept, all service records. $6,000. Just waiting for paperwork to come back from the DMV to switch over title. I can hardly wait!

[@LivetoDriveUK]

Great. All the best with the Smart.

[@davidplatten9872]

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]

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]

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

[@juliecotton7305]

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]

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 ☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5bEl4asgJ6HY68

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Recently bought the Hubnut Smart and have fallen in love with it already, they get under the skin quite quickly, I love the engine noise, the cheap tax and having the roof down. Hands down one of the most fun cars I have had and puts a smile on my face. Already trying to justify the need for a Smart Roadster to replace my daily car 😂😂 when I come to replace possibly in a few months time. Totally agree with the car on bumpier roads, it can be back breaking on roads where I am.

[@LivetoDriveUK]

@@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Yes they definitely get under your skin. Roadster is like sitting in a go kart and a lot of fun.

[@TheLeylander]

I had a 450 and now have a 451 I miss my 1st generation and I'm tempted to get another 450 it was that good . Thank you for sharing your experience it was very enjoyable watching this .

[@LivetoDriveUK]

We are going to film a comparison between the 450 and 451. There are many things better with the 451 but I would always choose the 450 if I had to pick only one. Thanks for the support.

[@TheLeylander]

@@LivetoDriveUK Wow I very much look forward to that, thank you 👍

[@katsadventures7027]

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]

I hope it is all good too 👍

[@IAm-hp6mc]

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]

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?

[@kashifmughal6838]

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]

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

[@Reverend-Rodger]

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

[@rabbitrr]

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

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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

[@jimmykucera8627]

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]

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

[@philthewriter]

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]

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

[@philthewriter]

@@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]

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 😬

[@jamesoldroyd6906]

Ringo Starr auditions for Top Gear great work

[@andykirkwood4179]

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

[@LivetoDriveUK]

Yes I have seen those.

[@carly-beatz-DJ]

Lovely video mate. Just bought a 2006 Fourtwo Grandstyle with 83k on the clock. I think I'm the third owner. FSH and appears to have been well looked after. For all of the hate of the gearbox, personally, I love it - like you say; it's a quirk. As a single bloke, doing town and some A road driving - this thing will be perfect hopefully 🙂

[@LivetoDriveUK]

Thanks. Love the Grandstyle and prefer the 450 to the later ones. Think you will have a lot of fun on a good A road and twisty B road. Thanks for your support.

[@wisecat.]

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]

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.

[@kimberley7953]

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]

Hope you find it fun.

[@badbooks476]

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

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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.

[@thestringquartetcompany]

What a lovely sound the car makes!

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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

[@djfmitv]

@LivetoDriveUK - Was the insurance figure of £100 a per calender month figure or £100 per year for an older driver? Am in my late 30s and have passed my automatic drivers licence first time two months ago, looking for my first car, but cannot afford lofty insurance premiums, so if the Smart Fortwo is good in that regard, am very much considering getting one

[@LivetoDriveUK]

Since the video it has gone up like all insurance but the £100 was for the year. It's about £160 at the moment based on location, age, driving record etc.

[@JohnStewart73]

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]

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

[@thestringquartetcompany]

What is the jump pack you recommend?

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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

[@Honir4]

are the seats comfortable?

[@LivetoDriveUK]

I say they are and know someone who fitted 450 seats to their 451 as they think they are better but then I find my 450 and 451 comfortable.

[@Honir4]

@@LivetoDriveUK thanks

[@thetravellingcarpenter1621]

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]

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]

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

[@austinmatthews347]

What mpg can you get at 70mph on motorway

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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.

[@davidpilgrim5664]

Had two 450s, and I love them.

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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 😁

[@DrscammerRacingrush2]

These are cute little car I pet one because they cute 😍

[@LOTPOR0402]

Keep it on a trickle charger

[@LivetoDriveUK]

We have 3 cars on trickle chargers.

[@katsadventures7027]

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

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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

[@nigelbryant5932]

My wife has owned 3 smart cars and the concept is great. However all 3 have been really unreliable. One was from Wales and was completely rotten. She was so frustrated she bought a Toyota iQ much better car

[@LivetoDriveUK]

@@nigelbryant5932 I have a 450 and 451. Both are extremely reliable. Any car that has had a poor to no service history will likely end up unreliable. The 450 in this video has an engine that to be honest is only good for between 70-90k miles before it would need a rebuild. Something that a Toyota IQ wouldn't need. My 451 has the Mitsubishi engine and is good for 200k+.

[@hippiewithacowboyhat]

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

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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

[@hippiewithacowboyhat]

@@LivetoDriveUK 🤣

[@katsadventures7027]

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

[@LivetoDriveUK]

Think of all that lovely satisfaction when it is clean 😁

[@dan_t8161]

You've found yourself a bargain there!

[@LivetoDriveUK]

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

[@tommyolsen8224]

Love our Smart Fortwo 450 🤍

[@LivetoDriveUK]

Great cars.