1989 Daihatsu Charade GTi review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing while I had it.
General comments?
I bought this car from new in '89. Bought it tax-free when I was in the army and was a bit cautious, it being an unknown quantity.
Although I sold it several years ago, I had to make an entry to say that it was the most fun car I've ever owned! It was quite happy at an indicated 130mph on the german autobahn. I did 44k miles in the 3yrs I owned it and never a hiccup. I was stopped for speeding on the M1 (I was only doing 90mph) and the policeman was very surprised when I told him it was only a 1.0 litre engine. Very economical too. See, you can have your cake and eat it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 turbo petrol |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 1999 |