The 450. I miss the waving to other smart drivers. All good fun. It's sad to think she's broken up now. It's bizarre.. On the day I went to buy my new car, I got out of the smart and locked it.

The Smart Car is good on gas and its small size makes parking a snap, but Consumer Reports says it is not a smart choice to buy.

If you haven't bought a new car in a while, you may be in for a shock—and not necessarily sticker shock. Within the last 10 years, much has changed in the automotive world. Cars have become ...