Daihatsu Copen (Parallel Imported)

Despite its small 660cc engine, the pickup of this cute roadster is decent. My first turbo engine car I owned and I love hearing the engine rev up. The car seats low though, so watch out for the humps and bumps. Suspension is not the best too, so go slow at the humps. Excellent handling at bends. The roof retracts pretty fast too. Definitely an attention grabbing car, usually appeals more to kids and ladies Often gets little kids pointing to my car (think it really does look like a toy car to them!) Have to scrap it in another few months time :( definitely am toying with the idea to extend another 5 years...... Read More

Have been driving this car for 9 and a half years and soon will be parting with it, not because it's a bad car, but Singapore's car registration system doesn't make it economically feasible to own the car beyond 10 years. It's been a very reliable car thus far and I only need to replace the parts due to wear and tear. Never had I regretted my decision to purchase this car, and am still proud to say I'm one of the rare first owners of this car still driving it around. Car brings a smile to me all the time and till this day I always look forward to my daily drives. People look/stare at it, take photos of it, kids point and smile, it's definitely an attention grabber. Handling of the car is like a go kart, power to weight ratio is excellent. There's a slight turbo lag but once the power and torque kicks in, even higher powered car drivers are stunned to see this little car overtaking them. Road noise is definitely on the noisy side of things as the car sits very low, plus being a roadster means the car interior and roof rattles too. Although the view from the car is fine, other people's view of the Copen may be minimal, bigger cars like SUVs or big MPVs or lorries tend to cut into our lanes unknowingly because they can't see the Copen. Car is excellent for parking even in old carparks where the turns are super tight and parking lots are tiny. Car features are minimal, main feature is the electric folding hardtop roof which closes in about 20s. Boot space is generous when the roof is up, a lot of people think that boot space is small, but actually the boot is just a lid, and what you see is all the space you'll get. I can fit a 59" Luggage in without problems and even still have space for other stuff at the sides. Overall a nippy lifestyle car suitable for couples who have no children, singles, or people looking for a 2nd car.... Read More