I figured the 09s are pretty new so I'll post my two week impressions.
Mine is a older 09 or later 08 - it came into the dealer late 08 but is a 09. So couple of differences.
It is a Passion Coupe with the comfort package - but no fog lamps as at that time fog lamps were not included in the comfort package - don't care - how many actually use fog lamps for what they are intended
What it does have is the rain sensing wipers and auto lights so I like that. No longer available in the 09 comfort package.
Plus it was a few $$$ cheaper, lucky me it was still there.
I bought the smart because of the clunker deal it was a on the spot decision, traded in my truck which used to give 17mpg that was pretty good for it. Got $4500 for it applied directly as a down payment.
Mine also has the silver cell option so black with silver line looks good to me.
I have been reading on the forum and have learned a lot.
I love the peddle shifters and how I can go in and out of auto mode with the peddle shifters.
No issues so far.
It has over 600miles on it right now.
First tank I filled up with two bars left - filled it up with 6.7gals and had run 255 miles - I have a feeling the dealer had filled it up with regular gas.
Filled up with Shell premium which was $2.85 more expensive then other brand premium gas but already saving much don't need to go cheap
filled up my second tank today - with again two bars remaining - filled with 7.7gals and had run 325miles for an average of over 42MPG
So things are looking up - so far all my questions have been answered on this forum through search.
I will be changing the transmission oil this weekend with motorcraft 75w90 I have had good experience with this oil in my other car which initially came with GL5
I understand it takes 2.3 liters
I was hoping to change the engine oil my self as well but resetting maintenance light issue needs to be seen.
Only money I had spent so far is rubber mats, rear window tint and I made a rubber liner for the engine cover. The last will be winter tires/wheels. This car is all about saving. ;)
Will report again if I have something new
Oh wanted to add one thought all those fuel gauge threads well Don't know how to say this but as you can see I filled up with 7.7gals without topping off and still had two bars showing so go figure
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