1988 Daihatsu Charade Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
Apr 11, 2012
Base model CLS that I purchased in 1990 from the second owner for $2,700. Had 31,000 miles on it and a month left on the warranty. It's got 210,000 on it now. To date I've done one clutch replacement along with CV boots, brakes, exhaust system and recently third timing belt. Shortly after I purchased it I bought and installed the factory air conditioner kit. Puts a bit of load on the 3 cyl motor but kept it cool while I was in Southern California. Now works great to defog the windows up here in the Pacific Northwest. Still on original charge after 20 years. Valves easy to adjust and engine only holds a little over 3 qts of oil. I've ran Mobil 1 the whole time. Engine still clean under valve cover. Did have to replace O-ring on distributor shaft. Great fuel economy 35-40 mpg on freeway and 25-35 around town. Original paint started to crack at 17 year mark. Driver seat vinyl failed at 12 year mark...just buy a new sheepskin seat cover every so often. Still very tight and solid. Runs well through snow, slush & ice. Great commuter and grocery get'er.
Made two 5,000 mile road trip from CA to KY and back in summer and winter. Could use a cruise control Apr 11, 2012
by Andrew W
Oct 16, 2010
Acceleration is not too bad and the brakes are OK, but the rear shocks need replacing. No squeeks or rattles, but the paint is badly faded on the bonnet and roof. Cheap as to run and will be more amusing to drive when I fix the suspension and alignment Oct 16, 2010
by Seiichi R
Apr 21, 2010
converted to 4E FTE engine from Toyota Starlet Glanza Ep91, hi-lo mode turbo,
needs repair, got squeaks, rattles. interior stripped with starlet glanza dashboard.
low fuel consumption. really- really fun to drive. low maintenance and good in
handling superb handling bla..Apr 21, 2010
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by Anonymous
Apr 11, 2012
Base model CLS that I purchased in 1990 from the second owner for $2,700. Had 31,000 miles on it and a month left on the warranty. It's got 210,000 on it now. To date I've done one clutch replacement along with CV boots, brakes, exhaust system and recently third timing belt. Shortly after I purchased it I bought and installed the factory air conditioner kit. Puts a bit of load on the 3 cyl motor but kept it cool while I was in Southern California. Now works great to defog the windows up here in the Pacific Northwest. Still on original charge after 20 years. Valves easy to adjust and engine only holds a little over 3 qts of oil. I've ran Mobil 1 the whole time. Engine still clean under valve cover. Did have to replace O-ring on distributor shaft. Great fuel economy 35-40 mpg on freeway and 25-35 around town. Original paint started to crack at 17 year mark. Driver seat vinyl failed at 12 year mark...just buy a new sheepskin seat cover every so often. Still very tight and solid. Runs well through snow, slush & ice. Great commuter and grocery get'er.
Made two 5,000 mile road trip from CA to KY and back in summer and winter. Could use a cruise control Apr 11, 2012
by Andrew W
Oct 16, 2010
Acceleration is not too bad and the brakes are OK, but the rear shocks need replacing. No squeeks or rattles, but the paint is badly faded on the bonnet and roof. Cheap as to run and will be more amusing to drive when I fix the suspension and alignment Oct 16, 2010
by Seiichi R
Apr 21, 2010
converted to 4E FTE engine from Toyota Starlet Glanza Ep91, hi-lo mode turbo,
needs repair, got squeaks, rattles. interior stripped with starlet glanza dashboard.
low fuel consumption. really- really fun to drive. low maintenance and good in
handling superb handling bla..Apr 21, 2010
by Kenneth F
Mar 26, 2010
Most fun small car that I've had. 12 valve, 3 cylinder, fuel injected turbo with less than 1 liter engine capacity. Low road tax, reasonable fuel consumption (in relation to it's performance). Could carry a fair load of things despite it's small overall size. Most excellent car. Handling was not as good as a Suzuki Swift GTI or the Civic and build quality was not too good (has a spot weld crack that creaked throughout the car's life). Paint was very thin. Sleeper in appearance. No one expects a 1 liter car to run as fast.Mar 26, 2010
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1988 Daihatsu Charade Pricing
Original MSRP
$6,656 to $9,491Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel width: 4.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel width: 4.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheel width: 4.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent