As indicated, I just bought a Smart Car, that my wife and I have decided to call the Bulldog. It is a blue passion. This next weekend, we will be taking it on a trip to Las Vegas.
On the internet, I found a review where someone stated that the transmission is "herky jerky". I have driven a standard transmission quite a bit, and this is the same feel as that, no problem.
I look forward to the Smart Car experience.