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Daihatsu Copen (04 on)***--

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Daihatsu Copen (04 on) car
New price range £11,987
Used price range £3,890 - £10,540

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  • Great fun to drive, metal folding roof, cheeky styling, economical engines
  • Basic and dated interior, cramped driving position, tiny boot

The funky little Copen is one of the most affordable small convertibles around and great fun to drive too. Unusually for a car this small it features a metal-folding roof rather than a fabric hood, which means it is relatively quiet on the move and well-insulated from cold weather. It's diminutive dimensions make it easy to drive and a doddle to park in town, but the downside is a cramped cabin and virtually no boot space when the roof is down. The original engine was a 0.7-litre turbo but this was replaced in early 2007 by a more powerful 1.3-litre which is also more economical.

 
 
 

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