Daihatsu Copen 2d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
For the price of a warm-hatch you get air-con, heated leather seats, electric roof, alloys, exclusivity, Japanese reliability, a fantastic drive and a great engine. Great value when you think about it!
Costs
Needs an oil-change every 3000 miles and you have to get it done at Daihatsu for the warranty, but its not too expensive. The unique tyres are £45 each. Fuel consumption is okay, I average 35mpg and I don't hang about! Also insurance group 9 isn't bad.
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On the road
Driving
The seats are very supportive and comfortable, which is just as well because this car can be thrown round corners! The twin exhausts sound brilliant,
Performance
It definitely sounds and feels faster than it is, but it's still as quick or quicker than the competition despite only having a 0.6 litre engine. The turbo means you get great mid-range acceleration, and it pulls strongly from 2500rpm onwards.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's Japanese, panel fit is excellent, Daihatsu have made crazy turbocharged tiny engines before so there's no reason it should go wrong - nothing has done yet.
Image
Not for the introverted or shy, this car will get you noticed. It's a bit effeminate, but that doesn't bother me, especially as you can see most vehicles off from the lights and nearly all cars off round a corner.
Comfort
The ride is almost Morgan firm, so it will put some people off. The seats are excellent though, and the car has plenty of creature comforts for the price.
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Security and Service
Security
Tin top makes me feel much happier about leaving the car parked anywhere dodgy - just try and slash a metal roof! For extra security I went for the optional alarm too - shame it's not standard.
Service
Not serviced it yet but it took them over three weeks to fit and alarm to an in-stock car and deliver it to the dealership.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes