1991 Daihatsu Sportrak ELI review from France
"An excellent, strong and very reliable 4x4"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition coil has failed twice.
A rear spring has broken and the electrically adjustable rear shocks have burst.
The radiator top filler neck broke off.
General comments?
The car is very reliable and has never let me down. The problems with the coils were probably poor replacement parts as one lasted six months.
The bodywork and underside are perfect with absolutely no rust. The interior is very good with no signs of ware.
The engine is a little sluggish when pulling a trailer. Otherwise the car is nippy and very comfortable on both long and short journeys and the driving position is very commanding.
Spares are not easily available in France, but the UK network is very good with most parts being sent within 48 Hours.
The car handles very well both on and off road. Fuel consumption has always been above 30 mpg and approaches 40mpg on long trips. The engine is very strong, but lacks grunt at the top end, but is happy to cruise at 65mph all day. Its major problems are the lack of air con. and the lack of boot space.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol iNJECTION Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Mini |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2003 |