1989 Daihatsu Charade GTi review from UK and Ireland
"My favorite car ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket at 99995 miles!
2 sets of brake discs (warp easily).
New turbo at 110,000 miles.
General comments?
Best hot hatch in the world!!
Stunning performance and great fuel economy.
Still looks up to date if lowered with bigger alloys.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2000 |