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Looking for a Copen...what do I need to know?

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by JulesCR, Feb 24, 2019.

  1. JulesCR

    JulesCR Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2019
    Location:
    Oxfordshire
    Car(s):
    SmartforTwo
    I've fancied one for a few years now, and have a fondness for cute, quirky and impractical cars :D (Currently have a Smart fortwo, and have had two Roadsters in the past). I test drove a Copen 2 years ago and liked it but the salesman kept ignoring me and talking to my husband ..who couldn't care less about cars as he's a cycle nut... so I walked away.

    Now I feel the need and am actively looking for a reasonable model to use as a daily run around. Any tips on what to be looking for and what to avoid?

    I gather that rust is a major problem.. what else? Do they leak badly (one of my roadsters was a goldfish bowl of the car til I sorted the seals)? Roof electrics? Anything else? I'm not particularly bothered whether it's a 1.3 or a .66 model but if there are major differences, please advise me :) I'm willing to spend up to 5k on the right car.
    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. jez77

    jez77 Copenworld Regular

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2015
    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    Car(s):
    2003 Daihatsu Copen
    2000 Toyota RAV4
    There's a buyers guide in the problems, fixes and tips forum.
     
  3. JulesCR

    JulesCR Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2019
    Location:
    Oxfordshire
    Car(s):
    SmartforTwo
    Ah thank you... heading there now :)
     

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