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I found the 006 radiator and replaced it, but the headlight is fogging up like before. Now I'm going to cover the headlight with aerosol spray the next time I remove it.

"When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." Mark Twain

I, too, will be a Smart owner for 20 years by mid year. I own and drive my '05 Passion daily, which I bought new. Just under 150kms currently, but I don't pile on the kms like I used to. I've owned 2 other Smarts, but as investments, not as daily drivers. One was also a BRABUS Canada 1.

It was twenty years ago today.... Well plus two days ...we brought a new smart fortwo home for the first time. This car was written off in November 2012. But we had a second one, the BRABUS Canada 1, so still are smart owners after 20 years.

"The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge." Bertrand Russell

Petrol? No idea, but that water doesn't sound good. What is the "coil light"?

About 2 weeks ago me little car wouldn't start. Engine light on and diagnostic machine thing said it was a crankshaft sensor problem. Took it into garage they replaced the sensor and was starting every time. Last night tried starting up again and same problem is that it won't start. Coil light stays on and no cranking. Hear a couple of click and that's it. Battery is fine. Hit the starter with a hammer and still no good. Did find a puddle in the boot that is covering some wires bolted to boot metal. Could the water on these cables be the issue. Don't fancy taking back into garage. Can wait for it to dry proply before starting again. Any suggestions?

"I don't drink water. Have you seen the way it rusts pipes." W. C. Fields

"Don't let one cloud obliterate the whole sky." Anais Nin - author

"Kindness gives birth to kindness. Sophocles

I think of you every time I touch it!....lol Yes your oil spray is very much like what is on this car. Yes it did a perfect job of stopping the rust.

"He who loves not wine, women and song Remains a fool his whole life long." ....old German saying, thru Johann Strauss II

Looks to be in great shape! It was definitely looked after and oil sprayed. Are you sure you want to remove that black protective stuff? 😄

As of today all issues have been addressed and I am now going after creature comforts. As soon as spring arrives I want to pressure wash all the black oil spray off, I have wiped down the engine bay enough to be able to check fluids etc etc without getting covered in it....augh!!!! I'm thinking of adding a trailer hitch to be able to tow a light weight trailer to get things to the dump. I have my beater in pieces waiting for it to be removed......lol. So far I'm pleased with this car, it gets up to speed quicker than the Smart car could dream of, and the best part......makes heat within minutes of starting!!.....lol The biggest draw back is the big difference in fuel economy.....1/3 of the Smart Car....at best but I haven't done any real testing yet. I need to replace a small gear in the odometer so it will read distances. A common issue I have learned. My good Smart is resting peacefully in the garage waiting for summer once again.

Here's a few pictures the day I brought it home.

Chinese-made crap, no thanks

https://media.smart.com/meet-the-all-new-all-electric-all-intuitive-5-the-first-ever-premium-mid-size-suv-from-smart/ So.... what the heck is this?? It's kind of like the Suzuki Jimny I can't have until it's 15 years old... LOL Here we go again

It's hard to distinguish reality from imagined reality nowadays.... LOL

Pics? Great car. I mean, if you like bricks.... haha They are getting hard to come by in decent shape. Sounds like a winner. I've seen these vehicles with a stack of receipts from a useless shop (including a Volvo C30 which was serviced utterly poorly)..... People think that if they "spend" on the car, it's maintained well.... not always!!!

The B200 should go to a good home where a manual is needed and desired! Just call me "Distronic".....

Bravo!!

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." John D. Rockefeller

12-14L around town (depending on how heavy your foot is) and 9-11L on the highway (per 100km's]

388K is a good run. 8 cylinder, what is the fuel consumption like?

Yes it has. I did a caliper service yesterday and the brake is no longer binding. The pad ears were being pinched by corrosion under the stainless steel tracks. Easy repair. It's from the DaimlerChrysler era too! The engine is bulletproof. No oil consumption. The worst part is the brakes.