Power steering

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You're right Micronut.

[SnakeFarm]

I was thinking of trying to order mine non-ps if possible just for simplicity sake. Less, moving parts, pullies, belts... Just not sure if you could even order an otherwise fully loaded passion without it.

[MikeJCW]

While I have not driven a Smart yet, my first car was an 83 Toyota Starlet with manual steering and no air conditioning! It steered just fine without PS even though the engine was in the front.

I ordered my Smart non-PS and I doubt if it really needs it unless you have some form of disability, arthritis or something acting against you when turning the wheel.

[SnakeFarm]

Can you configure a passion without PS? Is it part of a package that has other stuff I want?

[jwight]

Originally Posted by SnakeFarm

Can you configure a passion without PS? Is it part of a package that has other stuff I want?

Yes; we have one on order without it. However, it's part of the $850 Comfort Pkg; $450 separately.

[smart_hack]

I am getting ready to configure my Smart. I have only driven the fortwo with power steering. The fortwo felt like an Oldsmobile with the power boost. Nice, but I am looking for road feel, so I am not going to get the option. Evo tested a Brabus with wider 16" tires and said this about power steering "All Smarts have non-assisted steering as standard, although you can specify electric assistance for £200. Don’t. The standard set-up is heavyish at very low speeds but is otherwise excellent, helping you to instinctively correct deviations from bumps or crosswinds."

Link:http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...wo_brabus.html