Is Buying A smart Car a Dumb Idea?

[Bobby Smart]

This car would really have been a home run if it were a 2 + 2. Scion was able to do it with their new IQ and it is not that much larger than the smart car. I am on the fence about getting a smart car for this reason alone.

[wrumbarger]

Yes, it is a 2+2.
But have you tried sitting in any of the seats?
(I am 6'8" and fit very well in my smart.)

In the IQ I am not comfortable in the front, and no way I could pretzel myself into the back.

[MikeB1]

Only you can decide if a two seater will suit your needs. I had a Z3 for eight years before buying my smart. Before that, an Alfa Romeo Spider that I enjoyed for 18 years. When I needed something larger I rented it. Didn't happen too often, your results may vary. My smart fits my needs perfectly and now we also have a Honda Insight (2nd gen) when we need to carry others, or more cargo.

[forestacademy]

It has never been an issue in our family of 4. Who has just one car in a family these days anyway.

We make it work. And like MikeB1 said, you can always rent something if you need to lug something big. home depot rents trucks by the hour

[smark]

Drive both cars, see which one you like the best. The IQ is new news. The smart is old news.

[forestacademy]

it also depends on if you need good highway MPG or City MPG

[deepblueQ]

Originally Posted by forestacademy

it also depends on if you need good highway MPG or City MPG

More explanation needed?

[Bobby Smart]

Just like to have the extra seats just in case. Should have kept my MINI. I guess the deciding factor is when I test drive one next week. I love the fact that you can basically park it anywhere and the gas mileage is good as well and it is a MB!

[BARNEY O]

Originally Posted by Bobby Smart

Just like to have the extra seats just in case. Should have kept my MINI. I guess the deciding factor is when I test drive one next week. I love the fact that you can basically park it anywhere and the gas mileage is good as well and it is a MB!

Do you like to DIY maintenance???
MB service and parts are expensive...
If you buy new consider an extended warranty..

[NCC1701]

IF I was in need of a rear seat, obviously I wouldn't have bought a smart FOR TWO.

Yeah, if you need a back seat, then I guess it is a dumb car to buy ... at least as an only car. Many, if not most, smart owners are the owners of multiple vehicles.