Daihatsu Charade Hatchback (2003 - 2007) 1.0 SL 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A guy with a pink car mmmmm well, I like something different, and dont follow the crowd.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone loves it, it gets a lot of looks and smiles, lots of compliments, and i get asked questions about it all the time.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, without a doubt!! value for money and the build quality and fun factor.
What are you likely to buy next?
The same again but newer, I love my Charade, its a fantastic little car, and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car was massively under priced, and i got a discount too, im sure the dealer didnt have the first clue of the price of these, easly half the market price if not abit more :-).
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Well equipped, economical, fun, good looking and an absolute bargin.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly and good service, even though they had no clue about the car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's VERY easy to drive, Very refined, goes like a bullet suprises alot of people, comfortable, with a 1.0 liter engine I wasn't expecting much, when i first got it but as the car is so light, and the engine is very rev happy it never feels underpowered, and doesn't even feel stressed by hills. The gearbox is nice and smooth, and the engine itself is very quiet. 3 cylinder has a nice little growl.
What's it like to park?
Best turning circle ever, light power steering and small size, big windows and mirrows means you can park it anywhere,.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not a thing! Everything works beautifully. it feels solid, and doesn't feel as if there are going to be any faults ever. Has never had any advisory on any past MOTs either.
What's most practical about your car?
The size, small on the outside and big on inside, frequently have 3 adult and a kid seat all in comfort, the car seems tiny from the outside, especially when parked alongside other "small" cars. Inside, it is like a Tardis. As equipment goes, it's no high tech machine, but comes well specced, with twin airbags, front electric windows, electric mirrors, power steering, central locking and a CD player.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Aircon and the colour, pull out cup holders are handy.
