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 2008 smart fortwo pure

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MSRP: $11,590
Invoice: $0

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 33    HWY: 41    CMB: 36
Engine/Fuel: 3 Cyl Gas
Transmission: M
Door/Body Style: 2 Door/Family Coupe,CPE
Drive Type: RWD

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $11,590
  • Invoice Price: $0
  • Destination Charge: $
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 24
  • Basic (Mileage): 24000
  • Powertrain (Month): 24
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 24000
  • Rust (Month): 48
  • Rust (Mileage): 50000

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 1.0-Liter, I3, 12-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Rear/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 70@5800, Torque Of 68@4500, Alloy Cylinder Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
  • ULEV Emissions
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 1.0L I3
  • Displacement (CC): 1000
  • Fuel System: MPFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 70@5800
  • Torque @ RPM: 68@4500
  • Turbo: N
  • Compression ratio: 10.0
  • Cylinders: 3
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 5800
  • Bore X Stroke: 2.83x3.22
  • Fuel Type: Gas

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 50.5
  • Track Rear: 54.5
  • Overall Length (in): 106.1
  • Overall Width (in): 61.4
  • Overall Height (in): 60.7
  • Wheelbase (in): 73.5
  • Curb weight (lbs): 1808
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 2
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 2
  • Headroom front (in): 39.7
  • Hip room front (in): 45.4
  • Leg room front (in): 41.2
  • Shoulder room front (in): 48.0

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: N/A
  • Bumper Step Up: N/A
  • Front Air Dam: N/A
  • Metallic Paint: Option
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: N/A
  • Rear Spoiler: N/A
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Projector Beam Halogen Headlights
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Option
  • Automatic Climate Control: Option
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Option
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: N/A
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: N/A
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: N/A
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: Not listed
  • CD Changer: Option
  • CD Player: Option
  • DVD Player: N/A
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: N/A
  • Radio: Option
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: N/A
  • Subwoofer: Not listed
  • Telematic Systems: N/A
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • 2 Speakers Total
    • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • Radio Antenna
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: N/A
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Not listed
  • Cruise Control: Not listed
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: N/A
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: N/A
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: N/A
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Standard
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Not listed
  • Tachometer: Not listed
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Standard
  • Instrumentation
    • Audible Warnings Include Seatbelts Unfastened
    • Clock
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Trip Computer With Fuel Range Remaining and Trip Odometer
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Not listed
  • Cornering Lights: N/A
  • Daytime Running Lights: Not listed
  • Fog Lights: Not listed
  • Halogen Headlights: Standard
  • Headlight Washers: N/A
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: Option
  • Removable/Convertible Top: N/A
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: Option
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Not listed
  • Chrome Wheels: Not listed
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: N/A
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: N/A
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: Standard
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Front SBRP155/60R15 and Rear SBRP175/55R15 All-Season Tires
    • Inflatable Spare Tire Kit
    • Steel Wheels, Front 15-In. X 4.5-In. and Rear 15-In. X 5.5-In.
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: N/A
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: N/A
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Heated Washer System: N/A
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: N/A
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Not listed
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: N/A
  • Rear Wiper: Standard
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Not listed
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Standard
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Black Remote Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Dual Sunvisors
    • Flip-Up Liftgate Window
    • Front Passenger Vanity Mirror
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer
    • Vehicle Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Black Tridion Safety Cell
  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Front Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor
  • Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
  • L A T C H
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight or Installed Child Seat
  • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Locking Fuel Filler Cap
  • Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
  • Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Corner Brake Control
  • Electronic Brake Assistance
  • Electronic Brake Force Distribution
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction, ABS and Traction Control
  • Front Power 279-mm Disc and Rear Power 203-mm Drum Brakes
  • Hill Start Control
  • Traction Control

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*NHTSA Test Results

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    Crash Test Data for 2008 smart

    smart Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
    Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
    2008 FortwoNot
    Tested
    2008 FortwoNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested

     

    Service Bulletins for 2008 smart

    2008 SMART FORTWO
    Bulletin Number: LI07.04-P-059726
    Engine diagnosis warning lamp (CEL) is active due to fault codes - P2237 & P2626.
    Bulletin Number: LI07.61-P-063263
    Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P261000
    Bulletin Number: LI29.10-P-051288
    Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly
    Bulletin Number: LI46.35-P-064622
    Noise from area of electric steering
    Bulletin Number: LI54 00-P-067822
    Vehicle does not start
    Bulletin Number: LI54.10-P-055824
    Charging complaints - Initial analysis
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-067823
    Vehicle cannot be started (FC: P0A0A00, P0A0E00, P0D9F00, P1D0BFD, C11C187, P0D5800, P0D5900, P0D9900, P0D9A97)
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-067824
    Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-068383
    Vehicle does not start
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-068625
    Vehicle does not start
    Bulletin Number: LI5410P069138
    Vehicle Range ? Voltage difference of cells too great
    Bulletin Number: LI54.25-P-068219
    Light switch/combination switch, fault code stored
    Bulletin Number: LI54.30-P-061127
    Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full"
    Bulletin Number: LI80.20-P-064069
    Outside door handle does not return to end position
    Bulletin Number: LI80 50-P-061700
    ATA operates without obvious cause
    Bulletin Number: LI80.50-P-061700
    ATA goes off
    Bulletin Number: LI80.50-P-068067
    ATA triggers without obvious cause
    Bulletin Number: LI8260P063836
    Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software available
    Bulletin Number: LI8260P069270
    Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN
    Bulletin Number: LI82 70-P-067315
    smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible
    Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-053710
    Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527
    Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-061173
    smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control
    Bulletin Number: LI83 30-P-066810
    Switching noise from climate relay
    Bulletin Number: LI83.30-P-068109
    Condenser leaking
    Bulletin Number: SB-C-0209005
    C-SMART: REPLACE IDENTIFICATION LABEL ON B PILLAR AND INSPECTION HAS BEEN DONE, IF NECESSARY. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SC-2009020012
    SMART: THE VECI (VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION) LABEL HAS BE REPLACED ON 2008-2009. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54
    SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.10-09
    Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery
    2008 SMART FORTWO 451
    Bulletin Number: LI54.21-P-055825
    Vehicle Homepage - Communication problem/data unavailable (client certificates missing after software update)
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.10-09
    Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery
    2008 SMART FORTWO CABRIO
    Bulletin Number: 09-03-08
    PDI PROCEDURE CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SMART USA DEALER PORTAL. THIS NEW PROCEDURE DETAILS FOUR ADDITIONAL PDI PROCESSES. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54
    SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS
    2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE
    Bulletin Number: 09-03-08
    PDI PROCEDURE CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SMART USA DEALER PORTAL. THIS NEW PROCEDURE DETAILS FOUR ADDITIONAL PDI PROCESSES. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54
    SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS

     

    Recalls for 2008 smart

    2008 SMART FORTWO
    NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Manufacturer:SMART USA DISTRIBUTOR LLC
    Manufacture Dates:04/01/2008 - 06/30/2008
    Potential Units Affected:43

    Defect Description:

    SMART USA IS RECALLING 43 MY 2008 FORTWO 451 VEHICLES. A SINGLE BATCH OF PAINT SENT TO THE COMPANY DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. A RE-WORK WAS DONE IN THE PLANT USING DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF PAINTING MATERIALS. AFTER THE RE-WORK WAS COMPLETED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMBINATION OF MATERIALS USED TO REPAINT THE FRAME AND CHASSIS COULD LEAD TO DE LAMINATION OF THE PAINT MATERIALS FROM THE BODY AND FRAME STRUCTURES.

    Consequence:

    SUCH DE LAMINATING CAN TAKE PLACE IN THE AREA OF THE BODY WHERE THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF HAVE BEEN AFFIXED WITH ADHESIVE, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE ADHESION OF THOSE COMPONENTS TO THE VEHICLE BODY, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEPARATION. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH IF THE ROOF OR WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SMART USA AT 1-248-648-2451.
    2008 SMART FORTWO
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Manufacturer:Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
    Manufacture Dates:09/20/2007 - 11/02/2009
    Potential Units Affected:42781

    Defect Description:

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.

    Consequence:

    If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

    Action:

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began in July 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060010.
    2008 SMART FORTWO
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
    Manufacturer:Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
    Manufacture Dates:09/20/2007 - 11/02/2009
    Potential Units Affected:42781

    Defect Description:

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.

    Consequence:

    If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

    Action:

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began in July 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060010.

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