Daihatsu Charade Hatchback (2003 - 2007) 1.0 SL 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
that i'm prematurely old
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
bumpy ride, sell it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
no. fuel consumption poor, engine slow, boxy handling.
What are you likely to buy next?
ford fiesta pug 107/206 kia picanto anything but daihatsu. put me off toyota too.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
family was selling it and i needed a car
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
like a block of wood. pretty lethal grip when wet/snowing.
What's it like to park?
very easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Low mileage car needed a lot of parts replaced and the Daihatsu parts involve a long wait and expensive: Driveshafts, Exhaust parts, oxygen sensor, oil leaks, bolts and door edges are rusting, driver's window doesnt completely close, added remote control/alarm slow. Fuel consumption bad. Door handles, interior mirror plastic and boot lid bit flimsy. Slow to demist, windows get clouded up a lot in wet weather.
What's most practical about your car?
Interior space and wide opening doors
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Nothing
