1985 Daihatsu Charade review from Mauritius
"Solid economical and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong.. but because of its age I am changing the clutch disc - full servicing.
It has a fair amount of rust on it so that has to be sorted..
General comments?
I needed an economy mobile because the cost of running a 325i was getting to me.. purchased this car for peanuts and have clocked up 1200 miles in 2 months!! Astonishing. this little car goes and goes and goes.
The lack of power is a let down - but I have fallen in love with it so instead of trying to kill it, its going in for a full body and paint job.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 998cc diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2008 |