Faults:

CV boots replaced at 100,000 miles.

Front discs replaced 105,000 miles.

Brake pads and shoes replaced at 60,000 and 105,000 miles.

Factory tires (155 80R13) replaced at 60K with BFGoodrich TA Radials (175 70R13) and at 80k with Pirrelli 175 70R13.Lowered fuel economy a little, but improved handling.

Struts are starting to show signs of fatigue at 108,000 miles.

Spark plugs, timing belt, alt belt, ac belt, fuel filter, oil filter, oil, transmission fluid, all replaced per factory specs.

Seats have been wearing since 60,000 miles, but have covers on them.

Added a pop-up sunroof first year at 500 miles, really adds to the fun of the car.

General Comments:

This 1.3 Ltr EFI Automatic has been a great little car for the last 12+ years. Bought this over a Honda Civic. Unfortunately, with the pullout of Daihatsu from the US market, most parts such as struts are difficult to find.

No matter what we do, driving 30, 55, or 85 mph we still get 28-30 mpg. On long trips, if you clean and wax the car before the trip, we get an additional 2 mpg. Only real complaint is that it would be nice to have some more horsepower under the hood for merging onto the highways.

So far, zero engine problems, zero transmission problems.

If they still sold here in the US, I would definitely buy another.

Faults:

Replaced radiator, alternator, water pump, CV joints, starter solenoid.

General Comments:

Very quick 16 valve engine. GREAT technician at the end of Daihatsu America's 1-800 line, saved me $$$$. Example, mechanics wanted to replace the starter for $350, Daihatsu said it's probably just the solenoid, cost $65 with installation. Great parts on this car, had good luck and great tech support.

Faults:

Okay, it has some quirks:

A couple of shorts in the dash wiring.

A worn CV joint.

Nothing out of the ordinary with over 200,000 miles.

General Comments:

I wish they'd made more of these little sedans, they run on and on. I don't see why people didn't buy into a car this good. Cars these days usually have major motor or transmission work done by now. Not this one. Still runs like a top.