Daihatsu Copen (2004 - 2010) 2d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A woman whos fun!!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it and think its a piece of lego and cool.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes i think so. it suits my lyfestyle.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure yet.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£14,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
Part exchanged against the purchase. purchased the show room model with leather interior. because show room model got a little discount off it.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
2 seats.smallness.good looks.hard top convertible roof.sporty image.lowsize engine.
What was the dealer like?
Wouldnt buy from them again. Dont rate them at all. Poor customer service and unhelpful and rude most of the time. A coiple of the guys there are ok. But not a good experience overall from them.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Hard suspension makes going over tiny holes feel like craters and can be felt uncomfortably through your seat. Brilliant to park. Struggles slightly going up hill so gear many changes. Brilliant on motorway cuises fine.On dry roads you can take it through its paces. On WET AND ICEY roads i find it bad to drive, the slightest curve or bend and i feel the back wheels slide out and dont grip. To that it slid on ice 7/7/12 180 degree spin and it crashed. Otherwise fun to drive.
What's it like to park?
Fabulous, easy peasy!!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I love to get in my copen it gives me joy especially in summer. The exhaust started to rust and come off after 2 and 3 quater years. Check your warrenty i got mine renewd under the warrenty.The sills started to rust after 3 and half years and the back wheel arches started to rust after 4 years. To all copen ownwers check your warrenty as the car has a 7 year body/paintwork anti-perforation warrenty. I got mine renewed.
What's most practical about your car?
The smallness and compact hard top folding roof. good for parking.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Folding hard top roof.
