1985 Daihatsu Domino 5 door HatchBack review from UK and Ireland
"My first love!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Points fused at one point meaning it misfired badly - fine now though.
General comments?
This is my first car - MY car, the car I learnt to drive in and the car I took my test in.
Obtained through my brother from his work (in the trade) when it came in as a part exchange, my little flying flea has (apart from in our early relationship when she stopped outside Tooting tube and refused to go any further - after this I nicknamed her Zaza after Ms Gabbor - small, firey and occasionally a bit of a cow) never let me down.
For it's size and age its a really good little runner and accelerates quickly and evenly. Yes we did have a misfire problem back in the early days, but this has been sorted, and with the exception of some rust prevention, has cost me very little to maintain and keep on the road
Economical (£18 for a tyre - if you don't mind the "Oh Kev!, have we still got that shopping trolley out back!" comments from the gararge) and about the same for a full tank, I love my little car and will drive her until she parks her last!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 846cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36598 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2006 |