• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    that i'm prematurely old

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    bumpy ride, sell it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no. fuel consumption poor, engine slow, boxy handling.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    ford fiesta pug 107/206 kia picanto anything but daihatsu. put me off toyota too.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    family was selling it and i needed a car

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    like a block of wood. pretty lethal grip when wet/snowing.

    What's it like to park?

    very easy

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Low mileage car needed a lot of parts replaced and the Daihatsu parts involve a long wait and expensive: Driveshafts, Exhaust parts, oxygen sensor, oil leaks, bolts and door edges are rusting, driver's window doesnt completely close, added remote control/alarm slow. Fuel consumption bad. Door handles, interior mirror plastic and boot lid bit flimsy. Slow to demist, windows get clouded up a lot in wet weather.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Interior space and wide opening doors

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Nothing