Buyer's Guide - Smart Fortwo 451 Pure, Pulse & Passion Models 2007-2014

In this video I talk about the second generation Smart Fortwo, the 451 model that ran from 2007 - 2014. I give background information on these cars, state some differences between these and the Fortwo/City Coupe 450 models and explain what can go wrong. I cover the petrol/gasoline models including the Pure, Pulse and Passion but not the diesel, special editions or the Brabus models.

If in doubt - obtain a professional vehicle inspection and always carry out a vehicle check to ensure it has a clean history and no outstanding finance.

I cover bodywork, Tridion, engines, 1.0 MHD (Micro Hybrid Drive) and 84 BHP Turbo models. I briefly mention the 54 BHP diesel.
I detail transmission and clutch, exhaust, wheels and suspension, front and rear brakes, air conditioning, heating and ventilation, interior trims, water leaks from windscreen bonding failure, oil leaks, SAM units, electrical issues, road testing, earning lights and service history.

Below are associated videos as promised in the video:

Introducing my Smart Fortwo 84 bhp Passion:
   • Reveal! Smart Fortwo Passion 84BHP 451 2008  
Removing seats and interior deep clean:
   • Removing Seats & Interior Deep Clean - Sma...  
Reset service indicator:
   • Resetting Service Indicator - Smart Fortwo...  
Front body panel removal:
   • Front Body Panel Removal - 2008 Smart Fort...  
Rear body panel removal:
   • Removing Rear Body Panels - Smart Fortwo 4...  
Door panel removal:
   • Door Panel Removal - Investigating Door Lo...  
Charging battery without removing:
   • Charging the Battery Without Removing Carp...  
Brake light switch replacement:
   • Brake Light Switch Replacement - Smart For...  
Finding water leak:
   • Finding Interior Water Leak Causing Wet Ca...  
Fixing water leak and clearing plenum chamber drains:
   • Fixing Windscreen Leak & Clearing Heater P...  
Replacing air con condenser - Part 1:
   • Replacing Air Conditioning Condenser - Sma...  
Replacing air con condenser - Part 2:
   • Replacing Air Conditioning Condenser and R...  
Air con compressor failure:
   • Air Conditioning Compressor Failure - Smar...  
Replacing air con compressor:
   • Replacing the Air Con Compressor - 2008 Sm...  
Replacing pollen/cabin filter:
   • Replacing Pollen Cabin Filter - Smart Fort...  
Oil and filter change:
   • Engine Oil & Filter Change - 2008 Smart Fo...  
Changing Gearbox oil:
   • Changing Gearbox Oil - Smart Fortwo 451 84...  
Fixing the rust:
   • Tridion Rust/Corrosion - Smart Fortwo 451 ...  
Restoring polycarbonate roof:
   • Polycarbonate Roof and Headlamp Restoratio...  
SAM unit removal and repair/resolder:
   • SAM Unit Removal and Repair - 3 Lines Faul...  
Key fob buttons and key battery replacement:
   • Key Fob Buttons + Battery Replacement - Sm...  
Replacing front top suspension mount and shock absorber:
   • O/S/F Top Suspension Mount - Fixing Appall...  
Rear brake inspection:
   • Rear Brake Inspection - Smart Fortwo 451  
Rear brake shoes, drums and wheel cylinders:
   • Replacing Rear Brake Shoes, Brake Drums an...  
Front brake pads and discs/rotors:
   • Replacing Front Brake Pads and Discs / Rot...  
Exhaust and O2 sensor - Part 1:
   • Lambda Probe / O2 Sensor + Exhaust Removal...  
Exhaust and lamda probe - Part 2:
   • Lambda Probe / O2 Sensor + Exhaust Refitti...  
Keep it or sell it:
   • 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 BHP 451 - Upd...  

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Disclaimer - Please be advised that my videos are not instructional and are merely footage of me, with many years of motor trade experience, carrying out vehicle repairs and maintenance. Please conduct your own research, ensure you have the correct tools/necessary expertise and undertake your own due diligence before carrying out vehicle repairs. If in doubt, entrust an automotive technician / car mechanic.