How reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupé?

How reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupé? I'm looking at one on Carzone here.

Marguerite Collins (Dublin)

Nov 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Marguerite,

Check all the electrical systems very carefully and when you take a test drive, let the engine sit and idle for a while with one eye on the temperature gauge - they've been known to suffer from static overheating issues. Check all the floors and carpets for any dampness (the roofs and the driver's door can leak) and make certain it has a full and complete service history; that little three-cylinder turbo engine is highly strung and needs careful maintenance. If it's been skimped on, walk away.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe