1997 Daihatsu Terios SX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Do not recommended buying one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car sways and feels very unsteady in high winds or exceeding 100km/hr.
Trouble with loud engine noise exceeding 80km/hr.
Engine noise audible at 60km/hr.
Carpet is very cheap and wears easily.
Front, side and rear bumpers mark at the slightest hit from rockd or bumps.
Air conditioning is very noisy.
Gear change 'grinds' into position.
Battery wore down over a 2 hour period when the car was stopped with only the heating on.
General comments?
The car has been reliable in general.
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  | practical multi purpose car |
| Completely reliable plus practical for city use (economical) and exploring the Australian Outback |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 47000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Camira |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2001 |