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I am 328 miles away from ANY trim level smart fortwo that is 2016 MY or newer and is not electric. I am here in the USA.
So that said. I found a 2016 prime w/ 42k miles on it & want to buy it. I am flying out to test drive it Saturday after putting a deposit down today.
here are my questions:
-Anything I should look out for? I've read about: popping bucking noise? door seal window issues? Am I missing anything? Does the glass roof have crazing issues like the 451 had?
-How do I know if the fortwo has JBL speaker option?
-How do I know if it has the climate package?
-How do I know if it has proximity warning package? or rear park assist?
-I am 6ft 2" any tall drivers in this forum that believe I'll fit?
-Could I install the same size tires that are on the rear & put same size on the front wheel? Any issues with the SDC unit? (stability dynamic control unit) Any issues with the ABS in changing tire size up front to a taller diameter?
-I am prepared for the ride to be loud compared to my BMW i3 I currently own (Electric Vehicle) and I am prepared for the ride to be stiff and bumpy due to SWB (short wheel base) but is it as bad as my old 2002 Jeep Wrangler? That vehicle kicked my butt over pot holes or undulations in the road.
I presume some of you have lowered the tire pressure to help with bumpy roads? Or perhaps prime owners have switched out the 16" wheel to a 15" wheel off a pure or base to help? (That's what we do over on the BMW i3 forums) We move to a 19" wheel from the rough riding 20" wheel. It helps a little.
-Where is the best place to order an armrest?
Thank you all for the help. I am eager to become an official Smart owner soon
Cheers
So that said. I found a 2016 prime w/ 42k miles on it & want to buy it. I am flying out to test drive it Saturday after putting a deposit down today.
here are my questions:
-Anything I should look out for? I've read about: popping bucking noise? door seal window issues? Am I missing anything? Does the glass roof have crazing issues like the 451 had?
-How do I know if the fortwo has JBL speaker option?
-How do I know if it has the climate package?
-How do I know if it has proximity warning package? or rear park assist?
-I am 6ft 2" any tall drivers in this forum that believe I'll fit?
-Could I install the same size tires that are on the rear & put same size on the front wheel? Any issues with the SDC unit? (stability dynamic control unit) Any issues with the ABS in changing tire size up front to a taller diameter?
-I am prepared for the ride to be loud compared to my BMW i3 I currently own (Electric Vehicle) and I am prepared for the ride to be stiff and bumpy due to SWB (short wheel base) but is it as bad as my old 2002 Jeep Wrangler? That vehicle kicked my butt over pot holes or undulations in the road.
I presume some of you have lowered the tire pressure to help with bumpy roads? Or perhaps prime owners have switched out the 16" wheel to a 15" wheel off a pure or base to help? (That's what we do over on the BMW i3 forums) We move to a 19" wheel from the rough riding 20" wheel. It helps a little.
-Where is the best place to order an armrest?
Thank you all for the help. I am eager to become an official Smart owner soon