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Smart Forfour Brabus

by: Janet Mills

7 Aug 2006

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Spending a few days in the Lexus has made me realise just how heavy the Smart’s pedals are. They might look racy with their Brabus logos, but I don’t know why they have to be such an effort to operate – they really make me work my leg muscles. Great for toning-up, I suppose!

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Date acquired	September 2005
Total mileage	10,708
Mileage this month	875

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