Brabus driver from Michigan

[Anchorman]

Andrew here. I took delivery on a 2009 smart fortwo brabus last week.

I'm 21, work for Discount Tire, and go to school at Rochester College majoring in Mass Communication/Broadcasting. I also drive a 2003 Yamaha R6.

I love my smart but I am a little worried. Seems like people have a laundry list of problems with them. Luckily I am quite mechanically inclined so hopefully I'll be alright.

[rfernatt]

Welcome to the forum! A few of us have had some minor difficulties, but at least in my case, no powertrain issues over the last 25K miles - just an AC issue and a ventilation fan problem.

If you're interested in tracking and sharing your gas mileage, we always need a few more smart owners on Fuelly.com.

[Anchorman]

Pictures-

[Anchorman]

And the bike-

[WhiteNBlack08]

Welcome to the forum!

This is a new car, only been out 1 1/2 years, there is bound to be a few problems. I've had a couple, but nothing to get worked up about. Every new model from every manufacture has glitches. Any time you join a forum like this, you are bound to hear about the troubles more than the successes. Comes with the territory.

I have almost 39K on mine in 17 months, and I still love my car. I look for excuses to drive it. I doubt you will find any car that will give you more "smiles per mile."

My advice to you: Enjoy the car for what it is, and the attention it will bring you. Don't sweat the little stuff. If a problem does arise, the search function on this forum can be your friend. Also visit this thread: Mercedes WIS (Workshop Information System) Once your out of warranty, this software can save you lots of money and headaches. It's kind of a clunky program to use, but once you figure it out, it will tell you how to do most repairs.


Also the technical forum here gives a lot of good info on our cars as well.

Happy smarting!!!

[Big Panda]

Welcome 'anchorman'.

Now we offically have an anchorman AND a weatherman (Jefferios) on SCOA. Any other news personnel out there????

[Anchorman]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I forgot to add: did a search when I joined about the oncoming traffic high beam flashing issue and I did the "aim the headlights properly" mod yesterday, no more pissing off oncoming traffic at night! w00t. My car also has the infamous smart purge valve tick at idle.

[Toisan Diego]

Welcome! And thanks for the heads up, so to speak, about the "aim the headlights properly" adjustment.

[AdamAtSCD]

Welcome, which dealership did you get your smarty at? or did you pick it up used? thanks enjoy your smart!

[litguy]

Welcome! I have a silver Brabus as well. Only two issues. The first was the AC drain (near the battery) wasn't attached and the bottom of the car filled up with water. I just needed to plug the hose in. Better that then a bad seal on the windshield or the roof.

The second was the Brabus logo on the fuel door falling off when the days got near 100. The dealer sent me a new one and said it is very common.

Otherwise it has been a great car! Fun to mod. I've added a PC, stripes, amplifier and new speakers.

Have fun!