2003 Daihatsu Terios review from South Africa
"Excellent fun car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear diff whined at about 45000 km. After much trial and error the dealer managed to have it fixed.
General comments?
Excellent and nippy little car. I found it to be excellent value for money as it's economical to run, and shames most of the same engine size competition here in South Africa.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Unleaded Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 28500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 71400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Rustler 160i |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2005 |





