I’ve heard nothing but positive comments on this series Sirion. A former Daihatsu dealer has one of these for his wife. He says, they’re the best.
Because these were produced on the same assembly line with the second generation Subaru Justy which is nothing other than a re-badged Daihatsu, spare parts are available from Subaru dealerships, except for some minor trim pieces which Subaru and Daihatsu didn’t share.
Being in the Netherlands, it’s important to examine all Daihatsus for rust damage, primarilly on the undercarriage.
Fluid maintenance is also important. If oil, brake fluid and coolant haven’t been changed within scheduled limits, these vehicles can be unforgiving, because they were designed for Japanese ownership. Japanese owners are known for maintaining their vehicles on a strict basis, given that their inspection authorities are also strict.
If this is your first vehicle purchase, you may not know about unreliable Dutch inspection services (RDV). It’s a touchy subject and maybe even an open secret anymore. You can read all about it in my first thread: Butchered 601's diary - #4 by Butch_Butcher
In which case, before you sign any papers or pay out any money, I would first have the vehicle in question brought to an independent garage and put on a lift, particularly paying attention to rear crossmembers attaching suspension components
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