Daihatsu Materia (2007 - 2010) 1.5 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Like to be noticed, individual and don't follow the crowd. You get used to people staring at you!

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

ranges form I'm a weirdo, bout time you brought a 'normal' car and bricks don't usually look that cool. Some think I'm related to Al capone

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definately - Gutted that Diahatsu have left UK as wanted to replace with a new one

What are you likely to buy next?

I feel physically sick when I think of parting with my maty so reckon it will fall to pieces first

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,000

When did you buy the car?

August 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

very good deal - on the price of the car and the px price for old one

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Love diahatsus - had a few and not an ounce of trouble. Picked the materia for the looks and practicality

What was the dealer like?

Superb - could not be better - friendly, helpful, knowledgable

What's it like to drive?

Brilliant - take it down a country lane and you can throw it round corners and it sticks like glue. Great fun to drive and very nippy for a tall motor

What's it like to park?

Doddle, reverse sensors help though as there are blind spots but this a trade off for drop dead styling

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only problem was with front brake discs that were changed under warranty. I did not know there was a problem - went in for service and the dealer said they were not quite right and changed no fuss - there had been no noticable effect on braking performance prior to this though.

What's most practical about your car?

space and the sliding seat, fits 5 easily adults or kids.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

none in particular put well speced for a car of this price.