Warranty

[smartie yank]

The Canadian smart has a 4 year warranty but it also cost a few grand more than the same car this side of the border. It seems everything comes at a cost.

[lhoboy]

Originally Posted by smartie yank

The Canadian smart has a 4 year warranty but it also cost a few grand more than the same car this side of the border. It seems everything comes at a cost.

Until recently, the Canadian $ was worth only 80% of a US$, so the price really wasn't more. Now, of course, it is.

[smartie yank]

Originally Posted by lhoboy

Until recently, the Canadian $ was worth only 80% of a US$, so the price really wasn't more. Now, of course, it is.

The 451 will be available any day now in Canada so "now" is what counts. I beleive the cost of the 451 is actually less than the 450 in Canada. The 450 was a diesel so that did add a few dollars.

[lhoboy]

Originally Posted by smartie yank

The 451 will be available any day now in Canada so "now" is what counts. I beleive the cost of the 451 is actually less than the 450 in Canada. The 450 was a diesel so that did add a few dollars.

They were still selling 450s in Canada this year?

[Old smart]

Yes! Canada was loaded with 450 CDI inventory to cover the lack of any '07s until the '08s became available.

[spdickey]

2/24 is the standard warranty on the USA smarts. Extended smart warranties including optional roadside assistance "smart 1" powered by Penske rental, and maintenance options available. All a part of customizing your car. Don't need 3-4-5 years? Why pay for them?

[propes]

I like the idea that (was it Suzuki?) your warranty is transferable if you sell the car. To me that sounds like a better idea.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by propes

I like the idea that (was it Suzuki?) your warranty is transferable if you sell the car. To me that sounds like a better idea.

Your warranty is transferable on any car sold in the USA as long as it's still in effect. Good selling point; bad idea if smart really does go ahead with the 2 year warranty (no info on the official site that I can see.)

Also, the idea that warranty length is tied to vehicle cost doesn't hold up. When GM went to the 5 year warranty they didn't raise prices to cover the increased warranty period.

[DenverSmart]

My area Dealer confirmed that the warranty will be 2 years 24K miles... This is the same warranty they provide in Europe. This will change some prospective buyers' minds!

[propes]

Did they have an idea what the upgrade to three years would cost?