• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    A reliable steady car to drive, which has a lot of spec in the vehicle for a fraction of the cost of a other jeeps out there on the market.

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

    A good buy with lots of spec for the money paid for it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes most definitely. It ticks all my boxes for what I need it for. Good value for money also.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another 4 x 4 as equally reliable as the Diahatsu Terios, or an update model should one come available in the future.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,895

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes got a good deal due to being able to negotiate on the cost plus obtained a quality reliable 4 x 4 vehicle.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a cheap reliable 4 x 4 for traction in the snow and safety.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful family dealership.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great maneouvreability with a small turning circle, easy to handle, great traction in snowy conditions and very reliable. Only downside is it is not a flying machine on the motorways and there is a bit of cabin noise in the top gear. However a resilient, reliable 4 x 4 on general work commuting and trips out. A god send in snowy conditions also with a differential lock fitted as standard too.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy. SX model has parking sensors fitted as standard and has a small turning circle, so is very easy to maneouvre into tight parking spaces.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Great in snow with permanent 4 x 4 transmission, and the SX model fitted with snow and mud tyres as standard.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Permanent 4x 4 transmission and mud and snow tyres fitted as standard on the SX model.