Daihatsu Copen (2004 - 2010) 2d (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Hmmm. I'm a man in my late 30's so get some stick from my mates, 2yrs ownership and the comments keep coming.. I loved it and it never bothered me - just make sure it won't bother you before you buy..

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Mrs and daughter LOVE it. Son can't stand it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

To be honest the rot would put me off. It spoilt a great looking car and i'm not prepared to pay for a re spray so she's got to go : (.

What are you likely to buy next?

Some thing more macho. Pick up my streetka next week.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,700

When did you buy the car?

January 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

£4700 from main dealer, FDSH and 24k miles.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap and vey cheerful, nice spec and hard top convertable. I use it for communting on my own so plenty big enough fo what i need.

What was the dealer like?

Very good but sadly gone bust now.

What's it like to drive?

Great fun. Quick enough and with the roof off transforms the feel of the car. It's a future classic.

What's it like to park?

Easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing gone wrong but servicing every 3k miles is excesive. I did it every 6k with no issues. I look after my cars but it still rotted around the R/O/S arch spoiling the look of the car.

What's most practical about your car?

It's not very practical but you knew that. I used it for commuting on through county lanes, with the roof off it was great fun.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?