I'd say its cool. In tight traffic it's size is a real advantage and it's also inexpensive to run (low petrol & insurance costs). But I'd never buy it as the only car, maybe as a second or third car... And if I had to choose between the Smart and my 11-yr old Scooby, I'll take the latter. A car's got to put a smile on my face... The Scooby can do that, the Smart can't
And if I'm running out of money to drive it, I'll take my bike or buy a ticket and ride a bus
