Smart Roadster LHD bad idea?

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Fri 13 Dec 2002 15:43
Smart Roadster LHD bad idea? - MickyFinn
Hello I am on the waiting list for a new Smart Roadster which will be delivered in April. The RHD model doesn't come out until July and I'm wondering if I am making a mistake getting the LHD version.

Is insurance for LHD smarts more expensive?

How much of a hit will I take by getting LHD when I come to selling it?

Is it a bad idea getting the LHD?

Have I overlooked anything when it comes to LHD cars?

Your comments are appreciated.

Micky
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Fri 13 Dec 2002 15:50
Smart Roadster LHD bad idea? - DavidHM
For the sake of 3 months, I'd get the rhd.

Early Smarts with LHD don't take much of a depreciation or insurnace hit, but they were around long enough with no rhd for that not to be a problem.

As there will only be three months between the two versions, yours will be worth quite a bit less second hand, be more hassle, and may cost a little more to insure.

It won't be disastrous, but probably something like £1000 over three years in depreciation, possibly a tiny bit extra in insurance.
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Fri 13 Dec 2002 17:08
Smart Roadster LHD bad idea? - nick
With rhd ones on the market a lhd will be difficult to shift when you come to sell it. So buy rhd.
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