1989 Daihatsu Domino l review from UK and Ireland
"Great wee car for anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust at front of wings, common I suppose.
Engine mounting forever breaking, and exhausts too.
General comments?
For a wee car, they fairly shift. I've raced 1.3sr Novas and other similar cars, and dusted them.
It's capable of carrying over a ton, as I used mine for collecting scrap metal, engine parts etc. Fold the seats down and it's almost like a wee van!!
As for handling, all I can say is go-cart similarity. I put old Mazda 626 sideskirts, an old Rover 220 spoiler, straight thru self made 4" exhaust, K&N filter, Charade steering wheel & 4 square spots on the front!! Looked, sounded & went all very well!! Everywhere I went, people loved it, a real one off.
I called mine the wee dab or bus! I wanted to put a Charade turbo engine in it, but no way it wouldd fit, must post pics sometime.
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| 1986 - Domino 5 door saloon 846 cc A brilliant reliable little car- A GEM |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| Engine and transmission | 849cc petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2009 |