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Hands-On Review: Smart's 2008 Coupe, Mercedes' Pint-Size City Car

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I could probably be a good 6 inches taller than my 6 feet and still fit comfortably inside. First car I've owned in ages where I won't be sliding the seat back all the way.Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired
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To shift or let the car shift? This is the question as I adjust to the dual-mode transmission, which does seem a bit balky in the low gears.

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