1993 Daihatsu Rocky review from Australia and New Zealand
"A great car for the more serious young four wheel driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front suspension sags slightly unevenly.
General comments?
The Rocky is definitely no rocketship.
Its strong points are reliability, economy and off road ability.
Although a harsh sounding motor, the diesel is a gem off road with plenty of power on the beach and torque that will climb over nearly anything.
The only reason I would not buy another Daihatsu is that my next 4x4 will need to be larger, and Daihatsu do not offer anything larger than this.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 turbo intercooled diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 103000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 155000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2001 |