2001 Daihatsu Terios Aero from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

Not a lot as mentioned before in my other review that's also posted on this website.

1 x Warranty Repair on Leaking Shock

1 x Warranty Repair on worn carpet.

Because I've written a review before there really is not much more I can talk about.

However I'd like to invite people who are considering buying a Terios or own one to come in and join us in the Terios Owners Group.

http://www.teriosgroup.com.

Meet people from across the world and learn more about the Daihatsu Terios.

I want to hava a terios sooner, but in my country I have written the author's writing and they say it is not good; fastening, noisy in high speed, not good at bends of the road. So, would you please give your real oponions, thanks

my e-mail address haguveli@superonline.com.

Daihatsu in general make vehicles of quality with reliability second to none; and the Terios being a Daihatsu is no exception to this. The Terios is a great vehicle. Don't let anyone tell you that it isn't; they obviously don't own one of these extremely versatile, value for money vehicles. Much better for the price than a small hatchback eg Barina, Fiesta etc. All Wheel Drive is great on the road, in the wet and ground clearance lets you go on dirt/rough roads without ripping out your exhaust and suspension.

Consider one at least. It is the second daihatsu I've owned (had a 91 charade before) and I wouldn't look past one.

I bought my Terios brand new in September 1997 in Hong Kong and I love my little 4WD very much til now. Although I also have a 1989 Wagoneer and a 2001 BJC City Cruiser in my garage, Terios is my favorite. It brought me a lot of fun and pleasure when I am out there in the country side and of course a pretty economic vehicle to drive too.

I have already passed the 175,000 KM point last week and my little one is still running great. Trouble free. During the past 7.5 years, I had only change 1 set of tires, 1 set of shocks and 2 batteries (oils and filters changing are normal maintenance). That is it. Maybe it is about time for me to pay attention to the brakes!

To sum it in short, Terios is not for the fast driving maniacs. It is for drivers who understand and enjoy driving. Terios is a multi purpose vehicle. Reliable, agile and certainly easy to drive. I never have a problem to park it in underground carparks downtown on a Friday night.

The only major setback is that this little guy is a bit bumpy.

By the way, does anyone know if Old Man Emu supplies shock absorbers for Terios? If not, can anyone influential enough to ask OME engineers to look after Terios owners?

When the shocks are available in the market, please pass on the message. I am waiting patiently. Many thanks.

Cliff Ling

Hong Kong.