Our '92 Charade was our only car who made it up to Baguio from Manila and back. Then again, that's the only car we attempted that journey in. But don't underestimate the little thing.
I did own a '91 model (2-dr) and surprisingly, it took me all over Luzon most of the time. Brought it to Ilocos once, La Union twice, Baguio twice. Not to mention I go home to Tarlac twice a month, Bicol twice (NAga & LEgaspi). Thrice in Infanta, Quezon. Many places pa to mention.
Fuel efficient pa since it runs on a 3-cyl engine.
About the parts, dami naman ako nakukuha sa Banawe or even dito sa area namin sa Pasig. Basta alaga lang sa PM, di ka mapapahiya.
Not to mention my very first car out of my own pocket....have to sell a few years back coz my family is getting big. Kinda miss it na nga after having been with it for almost 10 yrs.
Also, check the Daihatsu Club official site listed dito sa tsikot...daming testi dun re Charade.
tsaka, kung naboared ka, gandang bihisan yan...may 4efte(1.3L-turbo) ka pa pwedeng ipalit kung nahihinaan ka sa makina, pero matipid parin...next japanese alternative sa korean pride...