1990 Daihatsu Charade CX review from Singapore
"Spacious in its class. Use MotorKote for quiet performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine noise
- During the next oil change, get your mechanic to add MotorKote 100 engine wear protector into both the engine and transmission oil. Run it in for a month. One application can last you a long time. Lookup magdaco.com.sg
- On the underside of bonnet, put on a layer of heat and noise damping sheets. eg. Soundguard.
Vibration:
- Vibrates when the air-con cuts in. I replaced it with a better quality Sanden air-con compressor. It robs less power from the car.
- Engine idling speed falls below 1000rpm. Needs engine tuning by a mechanic. For cold morning starts only, pull the choke lever and rev up the engine.
General comments?
With regular servicing and maintenance checks, this car can go a long way. This car is also spacious in its class.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 157454 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2001 |