Daihatsu Copen (2004 - 2010) 1.3 2d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not sure what it says about me! it gets a lot of attention, driving past a bus stop usually turns heads!

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

Friends love it! family loves it!, neighbours havent seen it yet as my nearest neighbours are quarter of a mile away!

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would buy this car again due to the fact you will very rarely encounter these on the road and because it is just so fun!

What are you likely to buy next?

Next i would most likely go for a bigger car. But still different so maybe another roadster of some sort!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,500

When did you buy the car?

November 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

The deal was okay. Pleasant dealer owners, car is nearly brand new on the outside and the inside. No scratches, dents, marks, tears. Slight rust gathering at the bottom left front wheel arch, this is due to the salt on the roads, however it is repairable.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted something different and fun.

What was the dealer like?

Okay. Car came with no mats, quarter tank of petrol to get me home. So reasonable.

What's it like to drive?

An absolute dream. Corners like a house fly, acceleration is just top notch for a 1.3! pulling out of junctions is easy. It will happily cruise at 70-75 all day long on the motorway with no fuss. It has surprised a lot of friends and my self included! with the roof down there is not as much wind noise as i expected, if you put the blowers on and the heated seats on you can still enjoy the convertible experience in slight warmth.

What's it like to park?

I havent really been any where busy yet to try this, but its easy to park in the drive way at home.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I have only had it two days. There was a squeak coming from the rear, found out this was the parcel shelf and is an easy fix. Other than that no.

What's most practical about your car?

If you have a family? or transport some luggage? this car is not for you. It is purely a fun, weekend based car. Although i use it as a daily driver as it is my first car. It is really cheeky and can swiftly move in and out of traffic on the motorway with ease.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Personally, i love the heated leather seats and the Roof. Although right now in Scotland it is chilly i can see the roof coming off in the summer!