When deciding which optional extras to tick, bear in mind that the best deal new Smart isn't necessarily the model with lots of extras (despite what many new Smart dealers try to tell you). The fact is that most new Smarts lose money faster on the optional extras than on the Smart itself - so the extras you choose (even at the new Smart best price) doesn't necessarily offer the best value. When it comes to ex-demo Smarts or ready-built showroom new Smarts for sale at a main dealer, the specification has already been fixed and cannot be changed; so if you need a new Smart from stock, be spec-flexible. New Smart dealers tend to pre order stock they can sell easily - typically Silver, Grey or Black Smarts with few or no options at all. The best discount new Smarts are normally specified like that - ie popular colours with few options. Car finance is another consideration when choosing to pay extra for optional equipment. If you buy a new Smart on the best PCP deal or Smart leasing / contract hire package you can find, the options may ruin your saving; this is because handing the Smart back at the end loses the FULL value of the extra equipment you paid for. To avoid this potential loss, you have three possibilities: 1) select a higher Smart trim level ie Sport over an S; 2) don't order expensive options; 3) buy your new Smart on HP or with a personal loan (where you always own the Smart and the optional extras).
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