In .85 I used my old smuggler a lot. Even though it not always was that profitable like lawful trading. On the other hand, I had fun with it. And you know why?
Because of the smuggler ID. Hell, I took the fun out of those situations where I could play the "innocent trader" while the police faction right away know (ooRP ofc) that I was a smuggler. It caused nice interactions.
Since the smuggler ID has been "merged" into the freelancer ID, I dot not use my former smuggler anymore, only log him for smaller flights from base to base but then that's it.