Daihatsu Fourtrack
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap alternative to a Landy and just as competent.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing can be awkward (finding parts can be fun), 30-35mpg - not too bad at all for a car that weighs almost 2 tons!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good driving position, nice and high with plenty of visibility.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the fastest 4x4 ever built, noisy at speeds, bouncy rear-end on tarmacced roads. Comes into it's element of road, very sure footed, good wading depth and pulls like a tank uphill.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Valve seals went at 98,000 - other than that superb - never fails to start. Engine has never Hydroscoped and we go off road in some very severe water at times.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Getting dated now but people who know their 4x4's know these are more than capable machines.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    LWB better, more comfy than Landy to drive, SWB tends to be cramped in the back with little luggage room. Interior wears very well for car of it's age. Heaters aren't great though!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Lots of glass that can be broken - very easy access for thieves, Aftermarket alarm essential if you value your CD player or CB!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Parts can be awkward to get hold of and their aren't many Daihatsu dealers/service centres around.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Solid except for valve stem seals going.

    Other

    This car weighs nearly 2 tonnes so it likes to eat brake discs!

    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