From Smart to A Class - Advice Pls.

[DWB!]

My wife has driven a Smart Car for the last few years; it's been a fantastic car, used exclusively around town on a daily basis. No problems and held its value very well (even with RHD's on the used market).

I drive an 87 SL420 so with the arrival of our first child the Smart Car was the casualty. It's been sold as we want to add to a couple of seats.

We are looking for a small car, for town driving, and the odd blast 30-40 miles up the motorway. Style wise (don't deny it's not a factor) we were pleased with the Smart, so our natural choice is the A Class.

Budgetwise we are looking at £5-7K which translate to an older (S or T) Avant Garde, or a newer Classic.

I've heard some horror stories and some pledges of loyalty so would appreciate throwing this open for some more advice...

Cheers,
DWB!

 

[NormanB]

Personally, I would go for the Yaris!!

 

[willydog]

I would recommend a toyota yaris too, they are very reliable and hassle free. my mum's got a yaris 1.3 auto and it is very nippy and economical.

 

[DWB!]

Cheers for the info gents, I've heard good things about Yaris', but I just wouldn't drive a Toyota - badge snobbery yes, but it's part of the whole car thing (just something we don't all admit to...)

Thanks again
DWB!

 

[Orlando 300E]

Smart are bringing out a new model- the "Smart for four".

http://www.smart.com/-snm-013515509...mart/content/en/en/smart/modelle/smartforfour

Apparently it will hit the UK streets in September

Orlando