For Sale: A Very Rare Hot Hatch

[Kees 594]

Selling my genuine 2006 BRABUS Forfour. 

Yes, this car was done by the people responsible for the B63 S, 900 Rocket, and many other stupidly fast Mercedes products.
 

• Only 1284 made globally

• 4 in NZ (this is the only silver one)

• 177hp | 230nm

• Getrag 5 Speed Manual (not a semi auto like most Smarts)

• 1090kg
   

Drivetrain is from the Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Version R (and tuned further of course) so is very reliable. 

 

Being so light it is very quick and it handles superbly. 

As some of you may know I have a black one of these. I bought it on a whim and it's ended up being one of my favourite cars I have ever driven. 

 

So naturally, about a year ago I found this one at a Turners in Palmerston North and couldn't help myself. I have spent the last year getting it back to it's former glory as best as I can and probably went a little overboard (as enthusiasts tend to do).

 

Recent work includes:

• New Cambelt & Waterpump

• New Brake Pads & Rotors
• New Rocker Cover Gasket

• Full Set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Tyres

• Refurbished Exhaust Manifold

• Replaced Boost Solenoid

• New Shifter Bushing

 

Going through the NZTA open data spread sheet, I can see a total of 4 currently registered in NZ. 3 in "Jack Black" (like my other one) and just 1 in Starlight Silver... THIS ONE. 

 

This car gets absolutely no use so would be nice to sell it on to an enthusiast who will enjoy it. Obviously, being a niche car I am not expecting a queue of people wanting to buy it, but would be nice to see it go to someone who appreciates it. 

 

Japanese reliability and European refinement in one of the rarest post 2000 hatches... what's not to like? 

 

Price: $11K ONO

 

 

P.S: here is a review Kiwi Car Life did on my black one:

(Note: the rattles he talks about are specific to the black car as my boot trim always falls off)

 

Edited Tuesday at 03:43 AM by Kees

[topnotchrally 102]

What's the fuel economy, if you stay off the boost?  Call it, motorway fuel economy.

[Kees 594]

1 hour ago, topnotchrally said:

What's the fuel economy, if you stay off the boost?  Call it, motorway fuel economy.

Not too sure as it's been months since I've used either of them as a daily driver. I would estimate probably in the range of the mid 5s to mid 6s per 100km?

Looking back at some photos, according to the car, when I drove it up from Palmerston North I was getting 7.5L/100km. But bear in mind I do have a very heavy right foot. When daily driving it I would consistently get about 8.0 - 8.5L/100km and that was mostly urban.