Daihatsu Charade GTti Review

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Daihatsu Charade GTti
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yippeekiay.'s Review of Daihatsu Charade GTti

2nd Aug 2003

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    4.5 stars
  • Practicality
    3 stars
  • Performance
    4.5 stars
  • Reliability
    3.5 stars
Good Points

Power per cc, fuel economy, insurance costs, fun factor


Bad Points

Reliability of engine under heavy stress, not enough good ones left for sale :{


General Comments

Had a 'J' 92 reg a while back now and I wish I'd never got rid of it. I tuned it up to 135 BHP with just one modification - a trip to a local garage with a starchip conversion in hand. The best £400 I ever spent....WOW!!! I found it hard to find other tuning aids as there were very few sold in England so the tuning pro's did'nt seem that interested..Big Mistake. When I was about to sell it there seem to be a sudden craze in my area for them, I think it maybe had something to do with me tearing about everywhere plus the fact that this was one car that could actually blow a Renault 5 Turbo into the ground. Swapped it for a Carlton Gsi 24v which was a big mistake as it was actually slower up until about 120mph, was I sick!!!
I've been looking for another decent one for about 6 years now but unfortunately all the ones I've been to see were complete basket cases!!
If you ever see a good one for sale...BUY IT...you won't regret it, if you don't then e-mail me cos I'll have it!!!!!!!!!

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Members' Comments onyippeekiay.'s Review

  • lindy east on 12th Oct 2004

    I have a J reg. Daihatsu Charade Twin Cam 12 valve Turbo GTti (reg. no. J12 LME). The engine has failed us but we are loathe to dump it as it has 4 good tyres, is in clean, good condition and we love it! Any offers?

  • yippeekiay Rank: Lance Corporal on 10th Nov 2004

    Lindy,
    Sorry, Only just got notification of your comment on the review of the Charade Gtti. If you still have the car and have anymore details, like photo's and general stuff like mileage, history condition etc and most importantly how much your looking for then send it to yippeekiay@ntlworld.com.
    Cheers, Paul

  • MaintenanceManUK Rank: Lance Corporal on 26th Nov 2008

    I just bought J12LME - white gti from a fella in Scarbourough last week. You must have looked after it as its in mint condition inside and out. The engine is going strong and pulls on well, although I have had to replace the tubo as it was smoking slightly. I have a folder full of reciepts including an engine rebuild about 6 years ago. I dont plan on messing with it much other than maybee upping the boost a bit and fitting a radio.