Is the old model Smart really hard to drive? Does it roll back easily on slopes? I'm thinking of buying one, but I've only tried the new engine. Looking for advice from owners of the old model. 🙏

Which year do you guys recommend buying?

The old model is just for fun, you spend the least amount of money to buy a small car to mess around with. If you frequently use it for daily commuting, encounter bad road conditions, and have a passenger, it's better to spend around 40,000 to 50,000 to get a 2015 or 2016 model 453.

I have both the old and new models. The old one was really like a little sprite. The new model is about 20cm wider than the old one, so I'm not confident about parking in tight spaces. The driving feel of the new model is definitely better. Also, the smaller turning radius of the new model is a big plus.

Don't buy the old model.

The old model and the new model are worlds apart. 😁 If you have the budget, go for the new one. You can't go wrong.

It's really hard to drive.

It's okay, depends on personal ability to adapt. I'm used to it now, everywhere is fine. Just give it some gas on the uphill and it goes.