1989 Daihatsu Charade GTti review from Netherlands
"Really a high performance bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Till now only the CV shaft is shut, engine is rebuilt because of tuning.
General comments?
Lowered, rolling on 16s group N exhaust system, group a dump valve, turbo boost raised to 1.1 bar, increased fuel pressure, K&N open filter, bucket seats, and approx. 130 HP. This car is really mean and lets most bigger cars like BMW and Mercedes look in the exhaust. Real fun to drive.
And as a member of the Daihatsu club Holland I also noticed that there are some Charades with wide-arch body kits, very rare.
Bottom lowdown is that these cars are underestimated by a lot of people.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3 cylinder twincam 12v tur Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 165000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Daihatsu Charade GTti |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2001 |