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Daihatsu Materia (2007 - 2009)
reviewed by Robert Jowett on 3 December 2018
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Automatic
reviewed by ifer63 on 14 October 2011
4
Overall rating
5
How it drives
4
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
5
Cost of maintenance and repairs
4
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
4
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability
Reliable, easy and comfortable to drive, and well just fun(ny)!
First time buyer of a non European made car, so a little apprehensive. Has proved to be very reliable with no issues are even minor mechanical niggles. The Yokohama tyres give a soft ride and good grip, and 20,000 to 25,000 between tyre changes - worth it for the comfort. You either like the look or you don't ... but either way I still get lots of looks from other motorists.
No costs incurred apart from yearly service and consumables. However watch out for spares costs - the rear wiper blade from a Daihatsu dealer was quoted at £31. I sourced a perfectly satisfactory one via eBay for £8.
Intend keeping the car until it collapses in a heap.
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About this car
Price | £11,079–£11,926 |
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Road Tax | H–I |
MPG | 37.7–39.2 mpg |
Real MPG | 109.0% |