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johnmcc Mud Obsessed
Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Odometer: 7754 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject: Daihatsu Terios
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I'm posting this here because there doesn't seem to be much about these little trucks in the Daihatsu pages.
So, any views? Any experiences? I'm just thinking idly about a replacement for my daily run-around Kangoo, and thinking that 4wd would be good. I was quite impressed with the Top Gear Fox Hunt; thought it would have been even better with a decent driver!
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jeepmadmike Mud Obsessed
Joined: 08 May 2005 Odometer: 4573 Location: between 6000+7000 rpm and Devon
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject:
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a naughbour of mine has one, looks quite good for a soft roader and he's never had any issues with it in 2 years.
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johnmcc Mud Obsessed
Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Odometer: 7754 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:54 pm Post subject:
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Cheers, Guys.
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Ricardo Articulating
Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Odometer: 797 Location: North Wales
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:35 pm Post subject:
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Belive the newer ones (as on top gear) are based on the 'old' shape RAV4 (200-2005) running gear. Which isnt a bad thing they were extremely relaible.
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YotaDave Articulating
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Odometer: 958 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:37 pm Post subject:
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My Dad has a 1999 Terios+. Great little car. The older ones are a bit more capable off road than the new ones for several reasons:
It is permanent 4x4 with an electronic centre diff lock
The old 1.3 engine is far better than the new 1.3 which is taken from the Toyota Yaris. The old engine has a lot more low down torque (dad quite often cruises in 5th gear at 25mph without any shuddering)
The alloy wheels are much chunkier and much more solid meaning they can take a bit more of a beating.
As for the Terios in general it has its advantages and disadvantages:
Dad tows a small caravan with it, although its not the best tow car due to being so small and light it does do well on a muddy track or field, even with the caravan on the back.
Being so small it is incredibly nippy around town and the high driving position makes it even better.
Its very stable considering its narrow track and being quite tall.
Cheap to run (very economical)
Cheap to insure
Easy and cheap to maintain
Down sides are:
It is quite small inside, though the boot is large enough it is a little cramped in the driver and passenger seats, it is quite narrow. I am 5'11" and find I bash my knees sometimes on the centre console and door. It has enough adjustment of the seats and steering wheel to get relatively comfortable for long distance driving but if you are over 6ft I dont think youll find it comfortable.
You would only get 2 adults in the back (3 children would be ok though) and depending on the leg length of the driver and front passenger leg room in the back might be limited.
Ride can be a little harsh but not too bad.
All in all I think its a pretty good softroader but youd have to try it out to see if you fit. They are pretty cheap now and its worth looking out for the + versions as they have the toys on them like A/C. Leccy windows, sunroof and roof bars. I wouldnt bother with the newer models, they have gone a little too soft and arent worth the extra £.
HTH
:EDIT: Not I dont work for a motoring magazine..................... but maybe I should?................................ Wonder if they need a new writer for Top Gear Mag?............................... or Difflock mag?!
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nez Gate Opener
Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Odometer: 24 Location: chesterfield
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:46 am Post subject:
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i used to work on these and from a mechanics point of view they would only come in for service and the brakes to be fair. As a rule they were very very reliable, as to off road i have no idea what they are like. the only comments customers used to make were that they were heavy on fuel.
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YotaDave Articulating
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Odometer: 958 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:17 am Post subject:
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nez wrote: | only comments customers used to make were that they were heavy on fuel. |
Really? My dads is really economical? It uses more that your average 1.3 hatch but you would expect that as its 4x4.
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welshrrguy Articulating
Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Odometer: 716 Location: Cardiff
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject:
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My mum bought a 55 plate Sport (old shape) brand new an loved it, a year later she traded it in against the new shape, 56 plate SX and thinks its the best thing since sliced bread. She has had it nearly 2 years now, never had a single issue with it. Its very good on fuel, better than the 1.3 old model. The new model is a 1.5, not a 1.3, and is based on the Rav4. We havent convinced her to let us take it shooting yet so cant say what its like off road but having driven it around town I'm impressed.
All in all they are very good, cheap soft roaders. I know for sure my mum will not consider anything else!
Paul
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Tiny One Mud Obsessed
Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Odometer: 3168 Location: Aberhonddu
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:04 pm Post subject:
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the person setting out the trials went round in his terios on road tyres setting out the tyro course and most places really! decent flex in the old ones and seem to be a reliable little 4x4
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nez Gate Opener
Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Odometer: 24 Location: chesterfield
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:
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BigDaveGrrr wrote: | nez wrote: | only comments customers used to make were that they were heavy on fuel. |
Really? My dads is really economical? It uses more that your average 1.3 hatch but you would expect that as its 4x4. |
sorry it was the later 1.5 that i was reffering to.
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johnmcc Mud Obsessed
Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Odometer: 7754 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:38 pm Post subject:
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Thanks again for all the info, Guys.
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Popoff Winch Assistant
Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Odometer: 70 Location: Leicestershire
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:47 pm Post subject:
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Have a look on "you tube" the things will go a lot further than you think I must admit I would quite like one to run around in, and it would probably give a few 4x4's a suprise if fitted with some A/T's and I can pick one up for less than they want to fit LPG to my Grand and if my old Fourtrak is anything to go by (and yes I know its compleatly different) it will never go wrong,
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maadmaan10 Just got MTs
Joined: 29 Oct 2010 Odometer: 118 Location: Aldershot
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:38 pm Post subject: Daihatsu TERIOS - YES Terios!
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I have a Mk3 Terios (1,5) and while it ain't no landcruiser it copes very well off road.
I have only added Falken AT tyres and a PAIR of decent recovery points to front.
I regualry go out with 4wheeldriveclub.com to places like salisbury plain!!!
Yes she's got stuck a couple of times - but hey I'm not the only one....
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N.R.G97 Off-Road Guru
Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Odometer: 1502 Location: somerset.
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greenjimny Winch Assistant
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:55 pm Post subject:
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terios is more of a 4wd road car, independent front suspension and no low range
jimny is a proper little offroader, solid front & rear axle, coils all round and high / low range tbox
just stick some mud tyres on a jimny and you're sorted
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maadmaan10 Just got MTs
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Hooli Mud Obsessed
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Hindhead, not been there for years!
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maadmaan10 Just got MTs
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plugspanner Just got MTs
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Xpajun wrote: | plugspanner wrote: | we need to get these idiots off this forum |
I take it you're not refering to the above post but a spammer that has been deleted... |
yes that is the one, he was on a lot of posts,
glad he is no more, it is like unwanted sales telephone calls!
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