1991 Daihatsu Feroza F300 series review from Australia and New Zealand
"The Feroza is a tough little work horse four wheel drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump blew at 122,000 kilometers, apparently a very rare thing for the Feroza water pump.
General comments?
The Feroza is a excellent off-road car and the torque at low range is quite substantial.
I have installed a set of extractors and this really improves the engine's power and fuel economy.
I found the cabin to be roomy and well laid out and comments from the back seats are always about how roomy it is in the back.
The engine has caused no troubles except for the water pump, it has been really low maintenance.
The Feroza is quite a capable towing vehicle, I frequently tow my 15 foot ski boat and have had no trouble and only needing the four wheel drive on one occasion.
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| Fun little machine |
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| Great little runabout |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 124000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2002 |