Daihatsu Applause 1.6 Xi 5d (1990/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap and cheerful.
Costs
Running costs higher than expected - seems low geared.
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On the road
Driving
Cornering can be... interesting.
Performance
Fast in a straight line.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent bullet-proof engine and build.
Image
Hard to find it in a car park - very bland.
Comfort
Quite good. Nice airy cabin, but a bouncy ride.
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Security and Service
Security
My wife got in it with a screwdriver!
Service
Really hard to find dealers / specialists.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Front coil spring broke, exhaust sections fail.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No