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1986 Daihatsu Rocky DX review from Australia and New Zealand

"Basic, unbreakable,unstoppable"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The head required work in 1999.

In 2000 while reversing in low4 it spat a cir-clip off reverse gear.

The seats basicaly fell out of it.

General comments?

The problem with the head and the cir-clip were while the vehicle was still with the previous owner, who was not the brightest bloke around. As for as the seats breaking, that was due to design of the seat hinges and the severe conditions this vehicle endures. The problem was overcome with a pair of feroza seats which have a bigger hinge on the seat and are a much more comfortable than the original seat. I've also fitted a factory rear limited slip diff, Which has enhanced the four wheel drive ability of this vehicle and on road handling a lot. I also have fitted 15x8 Ford F100 rims and 31/10.5/15 Hankook mud tires. and Pedders Track Rider shocks which are a foam cell shock with internal bump stops. And was fitted with a factory pto winch. Honestly this vehicle is all, but unstopable and great value for money mine owes me $5300 for 3 years of brutal problem free four wheel driving and long distance travel.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Model year1984
Year of manufacture1986
First year of ownership2002
Most recent year of ownership2005
Engine and transmission 2.8L N/A Manual
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 6 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 7.8 / 10
Distance when acquired280000 kilometres
Most recent distance360000 kilometres
Previous carFord Falcon
Date of Entry 14th January, 2005

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