1991 Daihatsu Feroza EL 1.6 EFI

Summary:

Everyone looks at you when you're cruising down to the beach with the top off!!!

Faults:

I ran out of petrol and it couldn't start because rubbish had got into the pump.

General Comments:

Very good 4X4. It is so light you don't even need to release the tyre pressure when four wheel driving on sand.

Breaking is not very good at all.

The clearance looks low, but has not bottomed out ever.

Pretty comfortable in the cabin.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th January, 2004

1991 Daihatsu Feroza F300 series 1.6 litre

Summary:

The Feroza is a tough little work horse four wheel drive

Faults:

The water pump blew at 122,000 kilometers, apparently a very rare thing for the Feroza water pump.

General Comments:

The Feroza is a excellent off-road car and the torque at low range is quite substantial.

I have installed a set of extractors and this really improves the engine's power and fuel economy.

I found the cabin to be roomy and well laid out and comments from the back seats are always about how roomy it is in the back.

The engine has caused no troubles except for the water pump, it has been really low maintenance.

The Feroza is quite a capable towing vehicle, I frequently tow my 15 foot ski boat and have had no trouble and only needing the four wheel drive on one occasion.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 10th April, 2002

20th May 2004, 23:40

Hi! my feroza consumes a lot of fuel probably because of the big tires. what are these extractors you are saying and where can I get them? maybe you could recommend me a good brand. thanks!

3rd Apr 2007, 16:51

Hi. I’m looking at buying a 1993 Feroza, but am worried about the amount of fuel one might consume. I love most things about the Feroza its just the fuel consumption of a four wheel drive that may be concerning. Any tips?

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