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hi guyz i am thinking about buying a 1997 Daihatsu Terios
just wanted to get some review or feedback on this vehicle
i no the newer models are co-built by Toyota


are parts easy to get

DO NOT DO IT!

we have a 2004 diahatsu terios...

the only ting u can get for it outside of the firm are oil, oilfilter, spark plugs, and brake pads....
other than that.... u need to face the firm....and firm prices!
and ive tried sourcing parts from ppl who bring in parts from who bring in toyota parts....
nuttin...

yes the vehicle small, fits practically anywhere, 4wd, auto...but the cons definately outweigh the pros....

Well first...........WRONG FORUM! If a Terios is a truck, I am shamed.

Second.............Why would anyone wanna buy something with that name? Terios?

the new models work really great.......Toyota built...have one for 6 years and never got trouble with it....people only talk because they doh know but when you own one then you see how good this vehicle is....

I will not recommend the older models as well. Was asking around about them and finding parts is an issue..

Look around for a Suzuki Jimny if you interested in a small 4x4.

you will enjoy a terios more than a jimny.....more space,smoother ride,more power,the new models come with a 1500cc vvt engine and I get about a little over 400km to the tank.....the parts are more durable,remember the new models are Toyota built.......will outperform a jimny anyday.......

sando wrote:you will enjoy a terios more than a jimny.....more space,smoother ride,more power,the new models come with a 1500cc vvt engine and I get about a little over 400km to the tank.....the parts are more durable,remember the new models are Toyota built.......will outperform a jimny anyday.......

How did you come to that conclusion? Have you ever seen what it takes to break those Zukis off road? The Jimny comes solid axle front, the Terios is independent front.. I'd give the Jimny the edge in terms of strength and reliability, especially when off roading..

The new Terios is a better daily driver by far than the new Jimny, but this thread isn't really about that..

OP, i would say the Terios is one tough lil slugger, know some one who rolled his, repaired it, then crashed it again and repaired it again, all using FU body parts, he even bought a complete front half with eng and trans one time......

parts he get from the firm, but he doesnt really check any where else, they just like to go TTTL and spend money, but its a simple lil jeep, with switchable 4WD it can still do alot, and trust me this guy has pushed his van, it works......