1987 Daihatsu Charade CX review from UK and Ireland
"Great car. Would have another one any day. Shame they are getting thin on the ground"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, not too much considering its not had a service since it was built...
When I got it I replaced the front springs, rear wheelarches, rear brake lines, patched the sills on both sides, patched serious holes in the rear pillars, replaced the injector nozzles, replaced the timing belts. Its had about one head gasket every 5 years so far, AFAICT.
General comments?
Lovely ride, corners well. Turbo diesel surprises the boy racers every time, especially with the very low ratio first gear.
Engine noise is nice to listen to. She talks.
Interior is in great condition for its age.
Aside from the bad rear end the car is largely rust free.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3 cylinder turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2005 |