Daihatsu Sirion (2005 - 2010) 1.0 S 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am fiscally tight! Too right! £35 road tax and sub £200 insurance! Haha! I win!

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

They are genuinely surprised at the room inside.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No I never buy the same car twice. I need a change every time, good or bad.

What are you likely to buy next?

A Sinclair C5 or electric scooter. They are the only things that are cheaper to run.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£6,900

When did you buy the car?

June 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I would like to think so. My met black model retails for £7800 normally. With Daihatsu and dealer discount i got £900 off.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I was sick of lining the Chancer's, err Chancellor's pockets with petrol tax and insurance tax.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly and trusting. They gave me the keys to the demo when I went for a test drive and told me to go for a drive on my own for as long as I liked.

What's it like to drive?

Very spirited for a 1 litre car. I would say more like a 1.3 in acceleration. It does lean a bit in corners and lose grip quite easily. It also does feel built to a price. The gearbox is pretty notchy.

What's it like to park?

Don't make me laugh! It is tiny after an Accord Coupe. I cannot believe the SE models come with parking sensors. I could do it blindfolded.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Early days yet.....but no.

What's most practical about your car?

The space! It has so much legroom especially in the rear.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air con and 4 electric windows