No Budget Reviews: 1993 Daihatsu Charade 1.3 GXi (G100/G102) - Lloyd Vehicle Consulting

[@revivedfears]

This was my mates first car. He also had a Toyota Starlett around the same time which I felt was similar to drive. I love simple Japanese cars.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, well, you have seen the Starlet review, I imagine! The Charade was a bit easier to drive thanks to power steering and also much quicker thanks to the 1.3 engine, but I suppose that they are a similar type of car.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Rear electric windows MR Lloyd one does like that on small cars. It's a very handsome little car, I did see the odd one in the 90s pretty rare even then.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh sir, we like driving around in decadent luxury in such a small car, don't we? They weren't exactly common even when new, this one was a great privilege to drive.

[@adamtoms2726]

It's a real shame Daihatsu pulled out of the UK. I think they're fantastic, they were always quirky almost a bit like a Citroen. But Daihatsu's were always incredibly reliable, I know lots still love their Fourtracks. I think the Charade and Sirion were incredibly underrated. Another stellar review Sir.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, very unusual car, typical of Daihatsus of the time. I would absolutely love to try an Applause too, although they are exceptionally rare. By this stage, they were owned by Toyota, so their reliability is absolutely no surprise.

[@adamtoms2726]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting oh yes an Applause is incredibly rare, I think there was also the Charmant, again wonderfully quirky and the pinnacle of 80s Japanese engineering.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@adamtoms2726 , the Charmant was based on the contemporary Toyota Corolla. Unfortunately, I want to buy one now...

[@adamtoms2726]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I know the feeling sir. It's on my list to drive one at the very least, but just so incredibly rare.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@adamtoms2726 , I saw an Applause at Festival of the Unexceptional in July. Sadly, I didn't get to meet the owner.

[@petergouldbourn2312]

I love that car I love your channel and I think you’re a great guy as well. 🇬🇧

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Glad you liked the video, sir!

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

When i was a young teenager around 14 15 years old . A mother of a friend of my back than bought a charade like this one. It was already an older car back than. And they bought it for very little money. I found it very sporty back than. Now years and years later ( i’m in my 30s now) I saw her driving! In the same charade ! They still have the car! Man that car must be very good! And payed his money back!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That Charade must have been kept in a garage, sir, as even this one has some rust issues (although they have been tackled now). Probably not very many more of these left over in the Netherlands.

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting no sir. No garage no drive way. Just street parking. Almost nobody does have a own driveway or garage here in the west of Netherlands. There is just not enough space for that, ( that’s why it will be a big problem when everyone have to go electric because charging). But I couldn’t believe my eyes. And i’m sure that it’s the same car. I was very young when i sat in that charade . And indeed i never see any Charades driving around, this is the only one.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@jdnrotterdam2150 , I can't imagine there are many more of these in the Netherlands than there are over here!

[@markonmotoring]

Back in the 90s this would probably not have been a car I'd have considered but looking back perhaps I should have. The engine was probably more advanced than many of its contemporaries and the interior looks to be the right balance of functional and quirky. Being a high slec car with sports seats and a rev counter is a nice touch. Today I think being white with a trail blazer style rear reflector makes this car look very 80s retro which I like very very much indeed. I bet the 3 cylinder turbo is an interesting car too and would be interesting to compare against a modern 3 cylinder turbo which has become very much the norm these days.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, quite an advanced engine for a small car in 1993. This one was certainly very lively and handled quite well, although the brakes were a bit scary. The white on white combination does quite suit it, very typical of the era.

[@alaricbragg7843]

Very popular car in New Zealand. Still some around here if you know where to look. Pioneered 3 Cylinder engines before they became accepted by mainstream motoring.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, the Charades always seemed to have some interesting engine options. This generation is almost extinct over here.

[@seancooke7332]

You are very correct about the 3 cylinder pioneers. They became popular in the Irish Republic in the late 1970s early 1980s and every model was a 3 cylinder, with those tall little wing mirrors that all Toyotas, Mazdas and Datsuns used to have. They were even rallied with the 3 cylinder engine.

[@jasejj]

When I was a young child my teacher (well, one of them) bought a brand-new Charade every year. I found them fascinating, so different to the other stuff on the road at the time (very early 1980s).

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed for watching! Strange how your teacher bought a brand new Charade every year about 40 years ago. An unusual car then and now.

[@hoddy121john]

The back of the car looks like a 4th generation honda civic. Great little car.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, I see what you mean! A popular Japanese design signature of the time. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mickles1975]

Back in the day, I really really wanted one of those powered by the engine we don't talk about. Why? Because the unspeakable fuel was unusual back then. Especially in something so small.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you for your self-censorship, although in your desire to discuss the forbidden fuel, you may be sailing a bit close to the wind.... The rest of the car we very much like, however, although the brakes were a bit scary.

[@mickles1975]

We aim to please, Sir.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@mickles1975 , indeed, sir!

[@frothe42]

Goodness, an actual Charade, one that was imported to the US! Only eight western states were the market for Daihatsu at the time. This is the Charade that I remember! Full electric windows! Eccentric controls! And one you overlooked Joseph, the digital clock was just above the centre console, below the ashtray! Hazzard switch, so period Japanese! I do know that Daihatsu was briefly in the US market, and only in the Western part of the country, why, I'm not sure, I do not remember. A shame Daihatsu was not sold throughout the US, it might have been more successful than it actually was at the time! Very low mileage for being close to thirty years old! Thank you very much for the review of this Charade Joseph!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, a real Charade, this is probably the one many people who grew up in the 1990s will remember over here as well. We like those eccentric controls, sir. I did notice the clock, but sometimes I don't necessarily point everything up on the walkaround section if it is really obvious.

[@frothe42]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting The digital clock was one of the many things I noticed about this particular Charade! I personally think this is an overlooked vehicle, one that should have done better, especially here in the US. I'm overjoyed you got ahold of and reviewed this rather exceptional example of a now classic Daihatsu!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@frothe42 , yes, apart from those brakes. They weren't big sellers either over here or in America, but they did have a following in places like Indonesia.

[@seancooke7332]

The Thinking Lady's or Gentleman's Vauxhall Nova. Very rare, even when new unless you lived near to a main Dealer. Owners were very loyal and came back again and again. 90 bhp in a Supermini was almost Hot Hatch territory, even 1.4s didn't have much more than 80bhp at the time. I know that the Fiat Uno 1.4 had only 75 bhp. The previous 3 cylinder models seemed to sip fuel but the 4 cylinder 1.3s did attract more buyers with the promise of some power. GTti was iconic, one to keep. Wonderful find thank you sir.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh sir, we did enjoy the Charade with its lively 90 bhp engine. You are right, almost of all its competitors only had this amount of power with the hot hatch versions.

[@mattw8332]

My favourite supermini of the late 1980s/early 1990s. I just loved the styling of these. So modern compared to Fiesta mark 2s and Micra K10s of the time. Velour seats too iirc. Shame we can't discuss the forbidden fuel version as it has quite a unique engine.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, it was certainly the next generation of styling in comparison with the Mark II Fiesta and the K10 Micra. Thank you for your self-censorship, although in your desire to discuss the forbidden fuel, you may be sailing a bit close to the wind....

[@rossmcevoy2719]

I remember a lot of these in van form with forbidden fuel. Seem to remember there being a turbo d with decent spec in the cars...possibly a 3 cylinder. Excellent review as always.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you for watching! Yes, we don't talk about those engines on this channel, but they were three cylinder versions. More No Budget Reviews coming up soon!

[@terry4345]

Awesome video! this car is one of my favorites, keep doing this kind of videos, are fun to watch, cheers from Chile :)

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Well, if you like No Budget Reviews on cars of this era, then you are in the right place! There are something like 70 episodes on the No Budget Reviews playlist now.

[@trabali5168]

What a charade that was! Great cars, fully loaded, friend had the gti version and Yes it is fast!! btw I dont think they did a forbidden fuel version

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Sadly, sir, as you may have already seen in the comments section, there were forbidden fuel versions made, but I don't know why I am even mentioning them... Far better to mention the GTti version and its surprisingly ridiculous turn of speed.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

I am sure Mr Richardson would appreciate the tea shelf in the Charade, I remember these on the roads, sounds a pretty nippy little car.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It was, sir! They weren't all this fast, only the 1.0 turbo and this later 1.3 were over 85 bhp. Lots of fun, however.

[@mwheatley2365]

Super little car - front seats look inviting….and who cares about scary brakes as long as you have somewhere to store your pork pie…!!!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Well, if you have brake failure, you may not be able to enjoy your pork pie after all, unfortunately....

[@jovanluit8262]

I have also a 1993 white Charade but 1 liter 2 Doors. The brakes work fine on those Charades. Maybe You have Air in the Brake lines ? Wish You Happy Driving

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, I asked my mechanic after I drove Gavin's car, and I think that the brakes did need sorting, as it was a bit terrifying! Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting.

[@MsaadBahishat-wz1he]

My dream car I own it 3 years same product I missed very much

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting!

[@nielsdebakker3283]

Rev limiter on 7500 rpm ;) (had a 1.3 txi, the 3 door version)

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting!

[@Driven247]

I like these a lot.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

A fairly rare car when they were new, almost extinct now. This one was quite fast too! Thank you for watching, my friend.

[@Driven247]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting a lady pulled up into a car park with one once, I thought I wander if she knows how rare and cool her car is, so me being me I went straight over chatting with her about it, turns out she does know her car is rare etc but was a more tatty example.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@Driven247 , yes, I am sure that she absolutely loved it! It's hard to find a really clean one of these now.

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

3:55 It's a little unknown in Star Trek what happens after warp 9 as well.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I imagine so, sir, haven't seen Star Trek in many years, I am afraid.

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Same ..but I imagine you would be pushing in both cases.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@planestrainsdogsncars4336 , indeed, sir!

[@tonyadrianpaan9979]

Any idea where the engine number of this engine is located? Been looking around, couldn't find it.... pls help....t.q.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I am really sorry, I don't know, I am afraid, I only had the car for a really brief time.

[@tapvoltage8730]

I still have one

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Excellent, hope you are enjoying it still!

[@Amazingjumps17493]

Have one I want to repair

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I hope that you find what you are looking for!

[@richardhowlett9424]

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[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Hope you enjoyed the video, sir!

[@richardhowlett9424]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I always enjoy your videos Joseph , I have no recollection of posting “A” though !

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@richardhowlett9424 , it all helps, sir, as it counts as engagement with the algorithm!