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Smart Pulse Hatchback (2006)
for sale

Price: US $3,000.00

Description:

AWESOME BUY FOR SMART CAR ENTHUSIAST!
Rare, original, Euro-version 2006 Smart ForTwo ‘450’ “Pulse” in excellent condition. This car is a head-turner, people always ask about the car, commenting how cool it is!
>> Note: VIN# is WME4503321J285867
This car has a Gas, 3-cylinder Turbo engine with only 31k miles on the engine with a brand new transmission and clutch. 50+ mpg (freeway) and 43-5 mpg (town) and can cruise at 75 mph comfortably all day. The car is more than capable of doing a cross-country trip and is an absolute blast to drive with a ton of head and legroom. It is much bigger inside than it appears.
These are unique Smart Cars, there are only 120 or so here in the United States. They are DOT approved. The Euro-Spec versions have been in production for over 8 years and proven very dependable. The Euro styling is much sportier looking with integrated, flared wheel housings and stylishly integrated bumpers. The interior is different to the US models with a modernist, functional look. The vertical center console can house a standard single or double DIN stereo system and 3 customizable tray mounts. This car has one tray installed and the stereo is not included.
There was an issue with the original gearbox so I replaced both the gearbox and clutch. Mercedes of Portland did the work replacing both with brand new units from Germany in March 2015. Now EVERYTHING WORKS SMOOTHLY AND PERFECTLY. Documentation of this work is with Mercedes of Portland. All paperwork for the car since I have owned it is also available. Mileage is as of posting date.
This car comes with the following:
Exterior:
- Flared wheel wells and wide 15” Jetline alloy wheels
- Low profile Bridgestone B340 sport tires
- Oil sump drain plug (not standard on these cars, saves $$ on oil change)
- Auto off lights
Interior:
- leather-clad steering wheel and shift knob
- free-standing “bullfrog” tachometer and clock
- Block heater
- Owners Manual in German (English version on memory stick)
- Electronic stability program and traction control
- Driver and passenger front airbags and Silver Tridion safety cell
- Transmission features both ‘Tiptronic’ (no clutch) manual 6-speed transmission and Soft-touch auto-shift. Auto ‘Kick-down’ is operational in manual and auto mode. Stick and steering shift paddles and Hill Start Assist are also included
- Power windows and remote entry doors and rear window
- Blue tweed, two-tone upholstery
- Driver side under-seat storage tray
Transmission oil is new. Engine oil, Mobile 1 Synthetic, change due at 32k.
Mercedes of Portland has worked on the car since I’ve owned it, they do a great job and provide excellent service.
The service contact at Mercedes is: Chuck Haga at 503-525-6212.
An online manual is available in English from the website Evilution. A copy is also loaded on a memory stick that comes with the car. On Evilution you will find a ton of resources, helpful descriptions and pictures for DIY repairs, etc. New major parts are typically not available locally and need to be ordered through your local Mercedes dealer who ships them from Germany (takes about two weeks), many smaller items are available locally or on Ebay (search: “Smart fortwo 450”).
Since this is a Euro Version Smart Car, please check your local DMV to ensure it will title in your state. The car has a clear Oregon title which will pass on to the buyer, also the car was previously titled in Washington state. So if you live in a state other than OR or WA, please check with your local DMV to find out the procedures for titling non-US cars in your state. Be sure to mention it is already DOT approved and has a clear Oregon title. Also, if financing the car, ensure your lender will finance it without a blue book value or NADA.
The car is located in Portland, OR. I will show the car and will provide test drives but please contact me first to make an appointment.
NOTE: I am advertising the car locally as well and reserve the right to close this auction if a local buyer offers an acceptable price.

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