Smart Car USA’s Smart Fortwo: Save Money

Published by Nick on January 24th, 2008 | Tagged frugal

Since spending so much time in Europe, I’ve seen the Smart Fortwo everywhere. Every European and their Grandma has one of these “Smart” Cars, but for plenty of reasons why. European roads are small and gas is EXPENSIVE. A Smart Fortwo is the “smart” way to save money.

Save “Smart” Money on Gas
The Smart Fortwo gets 42 city/45 Highway, twice as good as my last Toyota. However, this comes with a price. The Smart Fortwo only goes 60 mpg. That means cars passing you, but I’m sure they won’t stop to look and see who is driving the smallest car imaginable.

Cost of a Smart Fortwo
The Smart Fortwo retails at $11,590. Not too bad for a two seater car with almost zero trunkspace. Sure it won’t impress the ladies, but it’ll be good to you wallet wise.

What’s inside a Smart Fortwo?
1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine and a 5 speed automated manual transmission. For storage it lists Lockable glove compartment. That is about all you are gonna get with the Smart Fortwo. It has trouble enough fitting in two people let alone a suitcase.