Motoring Gets Cheaper in 2009

[rushmere]

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"What Car?" reports (http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/downturn-drives-down-motoring-costs/245069) that the cost of motoring has actually fallen by 5% in 2009.

That obviously means we can now all afford to get out in our Copens a bit more often!

It's also reported that 6% of motorists have switched to smaller cars. They don't come much smaller than a Copen, so perhaps Daihatsu sales figures will start to rise! :D

[machinehead]

I think Daihatsu deserve to sell more cars than they do just for being a little different.

Since owning the Copen I've noticed other Daihatsus that I would otherwise not have noticed.

I like the look of the Materia as a family hatchback with a different look to the usual.

Anyone else like the Materia?

M.

[rushmere]

I think Daihatsu deserve to sell more cars than they do just for being a little different.

Since owning the Copen I've noticed other Daihatsus that I would otherwise not have noticed.

I like the look of the Materia as a family hatchback with a different look to the usual.

Anyone else like the Materia?

M.

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I agree, the Materia looks interesting. I've only seen pictures though - I'd be interested to see one close up.

[Dave]

Looks interesting, I like the red colour. Is this small like most Daihatsues or a normal size car?

[machinehead]

Looks interesting, I like the red colour. Is this small like most Daihatsues or a normal size car?

I've seen a couple on the roads around Belfast. They look very different. About the size of a Corsa or Fiesta but taller.

I would actually buy one as they are relatively cheap too.

M.