In 2002 I learned that smart -might- be coming to Canada, so I test drove a European 2002 gasoline cabriolet in Victoria (July 2002) and a few days later a bay grey metallic EU gas coupe in Nanaimo. Impressed, we put $500 down on the off chance that the car might be actually arriving in Canada in 6 months to a year.

Then we waited and waited...updates trickled in...there are problems with the fuel system....more waiting....

At the begining of January 2004 we pulled the plug and seriously considered a Toyota Corolla. Then (saved by the bell) the formal announcement that the cdi was coming was made in February 2004! So we waited until April 17th, when we test drove a cdi cabrio. Impressed, we re-deposited our $500 and got in line again.

I thought we might be getting our car as soon as October, but that was not to be. Official prices were released in August and we made our choices. We finally got the car in January 2005, more than 900 days since the initial deposit was made. The wait is worth it!

Congratulations and kudos to Mercedes-Benz Canada for deciding to import this car!

You begin to respect the durability, reliability,and efficiency of the diesel.

I next bought a 1983(brand new)Mazda B2200 diesel that lasted 19years.

My next purchase was a 1986 Toyota Landcruiser 4l diesel in 1989 that I still own and has 460,000km.

In 1997 I bought a 1982 MB SD300 Turbo diesel that I have enjoyed restoring. It was easy to recognize the quality that Mercedes puts into their products. That was when I became interested in the Mercedes Benz A class and followed the development of the smart.

I never beleived that the smart would be brought to North America where the big is beautiful philosophy rules. On Nov.1 2002 I was literally stopped in my tracks when I spotted a smart parked in front of the MB dealer in London. I was all over that car and even talked the manager into giving me a ride and the next day a short test drive.That convinced me so I put down a $500 deposit even though the car was not scheduled to be brought to Canada.

I went through two salesman and still no news of the smart coming so the dealer refunded my deposit in Jan 2004. The salesman told me that if the smart wasn't going to the USA it would never come to Canada because we're such a small market. So off I go on a trip with the boys and I get a phone call from my wife because the MB President of Canada had announced that the smart would be coming to Canada and I was put back on the list to receive the smart.

I placed my order for my custom car in Jun2004 and she was delivered on the 13th of Dec.2004. I am still thrilled with the smart and find it to be an engineering marvel that meets and exceeds all my needs and expectations. It is indeed a passion and her name is Gina. I now have 11,500kms on my baby and she continues to get a nightly bath. Did I mention that the smart can change your lifestyle.

Anyways that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Luckily I've found a few other smartaholics in London that share the passion so I know I'm not alone in the way I think. Hope to see you on the road.

Glenn.smart142.

Edmonton Alberta this is my second smart!

2006 450 grandstyle cabriolet #31/200 

Mods:

ECU tune 

K&N filter

3d printed brabus style intake scoop

Larger tubing from intake to air box

EGR delete with emulator

Custom exhaust (motorcycle can)

Pioneer headunit 

Hertz amp

Polk audio 8" in ported box

Led bulbs alpina h7

Not sure what is next! 

https://www.instagram.com/danprojects187?igsh=aWJ6N2Q3cTNmbWl1

After waiting over 2 years, we were the first non-corporate/demo people to take delivery of a smart in Edmonton (and possibly in Alberta) in October 2004. We have a Stream Green pulse cabrio with all the options and trimmings. What more can you say other than we love it and it fits our lives perfectly.

previous owner said it ran until he changed the battery, then crank but no start. He lived in the north west territories, no where near a Mercedes dealer so he pulled the battery and parked it. It has sat for 15 years. I like to tinker, so it was gifted to me to see if I can make it run. 

Southwestern Ontario here. I’d love to share my 2006 W450 CDI Passion Cabrio project that I lifted 2” and put on 31” all terrains with you but I can’t seem to even get one single iPhone photo to upload to this post.
 

If anyone could chime in on how to upload photos it would be much appreciated. Looking forward to sharing the enjoyment of these little cars with you all. 

We started out with three 450 smarts in the family, but are now down to one.

I still have the ruby/ silver 2006 model coupe. It needs some help.

A neighbour's lawn was being mowed, and a rock flew over to our drive

way and shattered my rear window, So I need a replacement window. I posted in parts needed ,

so here's hoping.

Best wishes,

smartmom

Nice to join the forum

owner Smart 450 600 cc for 20 years.

Kind Regards from Croatia

Recently got a Smart and joined up 

He is a picture of the beast haha 

Smart cars were very tempting for me since almost their beginning. Almost 4 years ago my dream came true. I bought a 2003 cabrio 700 ccm.

As it's not the most popular car on the market on both sides of the ocean and workshops are not familiar with them, owners' forums are a great help. I've been reading the NA forum since a long time, but finally decided it's about time to register and say hello

My smart has been produced for the German market in 2003 and been there until late 2018 when I bought it and brought back home Since then it's travelling mostly in the southern part of Poland, Europe It was supposed to be a car to drive to work, but quickly started to be the most popular mean of transportation in my hands I've been using it since for everything, including going on holiday in the mountains with my girlfriend and our bikes and other things, too

Smart cars are getting more and more popular in Poland. We're having a Polish forum, too. And we're the only region in our country to have regular monthly spots since the beginning of 2020 We've started it in two smarts, on the last spot there were 10 of them We hope that our community will grow

Thanks for letting me join.

I have a 2006 Fortwo that has an odd issue. Reading through older questions I assume I have a duff brake switch but would like to confirm.

My Right (its LHD) rear brake light stopped working.

I opened to check the bulb and found the terminal strip had got hot and receded into the plastic breaking continuity to the bulb. I removed the plastic and the bulb worked again - so far so good.

On testing both brake lights work but the top rear windscreen strip does not light.

When I press the brakes the dashboard backlight dims completely (current draw?)

When I put the headlights on, the brake lights come on  (not touching the pedal).

Do you think the switch is defective? Nobody has touched any of the wiring etc.

Thanks

Matt

I hope to share your insight and experience while participating on this forum

Adios,

mas

My first post!

I bought a 2003 Bluewave Roadster from a local garage who was retiring and it was just sat in the car park, flat tires, dead battery, non runner and covered in leaves.

Engine light on and 3lines on the speedo…..I hear you cry why! …..It was cheaper than my cars service bill and cute so I bought it.

new brake light bulb fixed the 3lines….but my luck ran out there. (Thanks to evilution for all the info so far)

A new battery wouldn’t hold charge overnight. I did an amp test and it was pulling 2.8amps and that didn’t change after completely removing the Sam and Ecu.

so what’s still live after Sam is removed and any tips on where to look first? Otherwise I entering into the biggest puzzle.

This must have happened to someone else….alternator is my next check.

thanks all.

Aaron.

We live near Cornwall, Ontario. Back in 2006 we leased a 2006 CDI Passion from Smart Mississauga near Toronto when we lived n that area. There was a crazy amount of enthusiasm about Smart in Canada at that time. We were part of a Smart cruise to Niagara with around 130 other CDIs. 

We bought this little guy as a second car and to tour around for fun. It needs some work but we're looking forward to getting it all fixed up and touring around the area