2005 Smart Fortwo

Coupe

Cdi turbo diesel

Automatic

WMEAK00F55J176516

Clear

Diesel

Ends Thursday July 26 9:35pm EST. Proudly listing my 2005 Smart Fortwo Cabrio convertible cdi turbo-diesel. Absolutely everything works on the car and needs nothing. Ready to do a cross-country trip. The car is for sale locally, and therefore seller reserves the right to cancel this listing at any time. There are just a few things that make this car unique and one of only about 50 or so here in the United States. It is powered by a Mercedes engineered turbo diesel that is well known for lasting hundreds of thousands of miles. This euro-spec version has been in production since 1998 and has been proven dependable. I can easily achieve 55 to 60 mpg and hits speeds of 75+ comfortably on the freeways. The transmission is a tiptronic and not quite a manual in that it does not have a clutch pedal to depress. It does have a gear shift that is "slapped" forward to shift up through the gears. The transmission will automatically down shift as it sense the loss of speed. Unlike the US models, it also has 6 speeds instead of the 5. It also does have a fully automatic function for the transmission that was available as an option Having disclosed that the car is a grey market car, please check your DMV to ensure it will title in your state. I have a clear Ohio title and will pass it on to the buyer. In addition to Ohio, I'm aware of these Smart cdi's in Florida, Tennessee, Iowa, Indiana, Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, and Kentucky. If you live in a state not listed, please check with your DMV or local title office to find out the procedures for titling gray market cars in your state. If you happen to live in a state that does not allow for this car (like California for example), please contact me first before getting too discouraged. I have read online of certain legal ways to get this car possibly through. Also, if financing the car, ensure your lender will finance it without a "blue book" value or NADA. About this car specifically, I have driven it on some very long trips and would not hesitate to drive it cross country tomorrow. Mechanically it's in top shape. A rear bicycle/ ski rack is shown in the pics but is not offered as part of the sale. Also, the pics were taken immediately following a detail, so any water spots on the pavement are from water and not the cars' fluids. The car has new Continental tires on all 4 wheels. Also, this car has an electric top. The air conditioning works just as it did when new and blows cold. Other features are power windows and locks. It is a keyless entry with 2 keys. The car is located in Columbus, Ohio only about 10 minutes from the airport (CMH). I will gladly show the car and allow test drives but please contact me well in advance first. Also, being retired military, I do have a bit of free time to deliver the car providing my expenses are covered (hotel, food, return airfare and I'll pick up the fuel *grin). If you wish me to provide this, contact me first before bidding to get an estimate. I will deliver the car within 14 days, however the car still needs to be paid in full within 72 hours, so keep this in mind if you are not coming to get the car immediately following the auction. As I mentioned, car must be paid in full within 72 hours. Accepted forms of payment are cash and wire transfer only. I do not accept paypal (although you do need an account to bid on the car). For absolutely any questions or to arrange for a test drive, please call my home at 614-498-03607am to 11:00pm EST. Rob The following disclaimer is required by eBay for me to post this listing:1. Passenger vehicles that are not imported into the United States and sold through the manufacturer's authorized distribution network might not be covered by the manufacturer's original warranty or be protected by state lemon law. 2. Some states have emission standards that are more strict than federal requirements. Vehicles that do not meet a state's strict standards might be denied registration and titling. 3. This car has been modified from its original condition to meet federal safety and clean air emissions standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received a certificate of compliance that this vehicle complies with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.