1992 Daihatsu Applause Xi 1.6 petrol

Summary:

Reliable transportation for pennies

Faults:

Fuel pump needed replacement.

Carburetor needed cleaning.

CV joints were replaced twice.

CV joint covers also replaced twice.

Radiator required replacement.

Window cracked due to window frame corrosion.

Standad wear & tear (battery, tires).

General Comments:

An amazingly reliable workhorse. Keeps running despite old age (never towed at 20 years of age). Highly tolerant to abuse. Built very simply, and hence easy and cheap to maintain.

The car is quite agile. The trunk is rather large.

All else (handling, safety, comfort, noise reduction) is very basic.

Excellent for a person looking to spend minimum time and money on maintenance.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 19th January, 2012

1994 Daihatsu Applause 1.6 petrol

Summary:

Good buy, if well maintained

Faults:

Distributor cover (cost $15).

General Comments:

The most reliable car I had so far. Also pretty fuel efficient. Makes me 13 kilometer to 1 liter.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd May, 2009

1991 Daihatsu Applause LS 1.6 petrol carb

Summary:

A real bargain - a cheap and trouble-free car

Faults:

Fuel pump leaked once, didn't have to change it, but did, just in case.

The automatic choke failed, almost replaced it, but it started working again after 2 weeks, and has worked great ever since.

General Comments:

A virtually trouble-free car that won't see the inside of a garage other than for regular treatment, a real pleasure to own.

Good fuel consumption - does 10 km/l even with the air conditioner on constantly, and after 300000 kilometers there's still no overhaul needed.

The handling is not sporty at all, and the grip is average at best (155 mm. 13 in. tires), but the car behaves in a very predictable way, and is very easy to control. The roll angle is high though.

The acceleration is good - 91 HP on 915 kilos are more than sufficient, and the overall quickness is also good.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th August, 2001

15th May 2004, 05:42

Have just purchased a 2nd hand 1991 Daihatsu Applause, LI.

So far so good. 195,000 Km and everything (well almost) is going well. One thing the car lot did not tell me was that the previous owner had disconnected the heater. Apparently this is not uncommon because the heat exchange unit in the cabin eventually rusts and leaks, so many owners find disconnecting the cheapest way out.

Shane Wiley.

27th Jun 2011, 11:19

Does anyone know that can I pump unleaded fuel 95 or 98 offered by BP into this car although the car manual says it can only take unleaded 91?

In reply to 27th Jun 2011, 11:19

28th Jul 2011, 17:10

Yes you can! I always use unleaded 95. You can probably also use unleaded 98 too.