Submitted by Yellow YRV Turbo on Wed, 11/08/2010 - 20:36
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Buying my wife a car, decided on a Daihatsu Charade 1.0SL 2003 model 
Got a real bargain on auction (I hope its not a dud 
, but seems genuine, full service history, 1 owner, 100% positive feedback on other cars sold) - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160465294550&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_940wt_1137
Mileage a bit high, but at that price I am not complaining. Its about 65% of market value! Seems it only needs a CV fix from the listing.
Read up and these Charades have some good reviews, even by Jeremy Clarkson! http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article1135158.ece
Any owners on here to give me a heads up on what to look for, inspect on the car when I go for collection? I know the normal stuff, but anything specific to the model, electronics, rust spots etc?
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Any Daihatsu depreciates badly.
My dad still has his 2003 Charade from when it was new in 2003.
Keep it well looked after and it will never go wrong.
PS. check the front brakes for squeaks!
I have a 1997 1.3 Charade