1999 Daihatsu Hijet review from UK and Ireland
"Great little workhorse, incredible value for money, you'll only replace it with another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint on roof flaking off in patches, down to bare metal in places. I'm told the colour, silver, might be to blame, though I can't see why...
After 5 years, several sections of rubber seal are splitting.
Petrol tank replaced under Recall.
General comments?
Can't praise this micro-van too highly for it's versatility. We use it for just about everything, journeys to France to stock up with "van blanc", overnight camping with it's 6'x4' sleeping area (luggage moved into front seats), picnics sitting on it's rear platform under the rear door "canopy", trips to the tip, furniture moving for friends, the list goes on.
This versatility, combined with remarkably nimble performance both in top speed and acceleration, very good economy, and a size that lets you nip through gaps and duck under car park barriers, makes you whistle as you drive and forgive it's thinly-padded seats and lightweight build. Concentrate while you drive, however, as in an impact your shins will hit first...
And now they've got an LPG Duel-fuel version that escapes the Congestion Charge, why aren't the roads full of them?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Micra |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2004 |