Remembering Charade G10 (1978-1982)

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UsmanAnsari (UsmanAnsari) 2009-09-28 03:52:00 +0600 #81

^ no idea... but if u go out for a drive u get to see many of them still running on roads.. lot of people have converted them into taxi cabs so its still performing!

UsmanAnsari (UsmanAnsari) 2009-09-28 03:56:00 +0600 #82

there use to be a dual-tone (metallic brown+golden) diesel G10 in our area, not too sure if G10 was available in diesel.. that one was restored just as yours & had a light brown interior.. haven't seen it for a while, im afraid if they have sold it

Rainer (Rainer) 2009-09-28 05:45:00 +0600 #83

Could it be like this?

This is a Charade G11 if it is fittet with a petrol engine, if it is fittet with a Diesl engine it is named "Charade G30" complete the same then G11 but fittet with Diesel engine....

UsmanAnsari (UsmanAnsari) 2009-09-28 05:50:00 +0600 #84

no it was like this... just that the color combo was brown+golden

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-09-28 07:11:00 +0600 #85

AC compressor is there, but dismantled. Don't know how much i need to spend. The seller told me that it only needs gas filling (Wasn't a dealer!!!)

No the engine doesn't need any overhauling (I don't think it would need any overhauling for the next 2-3 years, atleast). It is running perfectly well at the moment.

Consumption??? No idea, as i'm still practicing driving and will concentrate on it once i bring it on roads for normal use.

So i guess its 90K+10K vehicle which has never smelled CNG, so engine performance is not that bad!!!.

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-09-28 07:12:00 +0600 #86

AC compressor is there, but dismantled. Don't know how much i need to spend. The seller told me that it only needs gas filling (Wasn't a dealer!!!)

No the engine doesn't need any overhauling (I don't think it would need any overhauling for the next 2-3 years, atleast). It is running perfectly well at the moment.

Consumption??? No idea, as i'm still practicing driving and will concentrate on it once i bring it on roads for normal use.

So i guess its 90K+10K vehicle which has never smelled CNG, so engine performance is not that bad!!!.

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-09-28 07:17:00 +0600 #87

Too much load on PW, i guess. So i had to edit and post thrice without even knowing that these were posted as it showed SQL server error at each attempt to post.

PrinceSultan (PrinceSultan) 2009-09-29 12:41:00 +0600 #88

arey bhai jaan!

aap apni car ka darshan tu karwa den plez post some pix!

@usman

yes, now ppl r converting them into yellow cabs, coz of good fuel avarage and cheap price:)

@Rainer

These cars arn't very common in Pakistan. Charade 83-88 models are very common.

Ok, I give you an idea about denisty of these cars in our country; if you stand on a busy road of Karachi or Islamabad, you'll be able to see one or two G10 cars in 30 minutes:D

While you'll see 4 Suzuki Cultus & Toyota Corrola in one minutes on the same road!

Rainer (Rainer) 2009-09-29 13:39:00 +0600 #89

@
PrinceSultan

Thats the amazing point, Daihatsu "only" build 89.792 car from the type "Charade G10".

I know that about 10.000 cars of this come to Switzerland, Austria and Germany between 1979 and 1983 (Daihatsu starts export to those countries in 1979).

It looks that your country is a paradies for the Charade G10 lovers!

Must be a great feeling to be on a street in Islamabad

UsmanAnsari (UsmanAnsari) 2009-09-29 19:41:00 +0600 #90

if you stand on a busy road of Karachi or Islamabad, you'll be able to see one or two G10 cars in 30 minutes:D

@PrinceSultan
exactly (Y)

@Rainer
Pakistan is a paradise of reconditioned cars, even today as well! Most of the G10s were being imported till the early 90s as reconditioned cars so perhaps those sold to your part of the world were still coming to us in shape of reconditioned cars thats why there are hundreds & thousands of them on roads & more importantly alive & performing the density what sultan just mentioned above is what you can expect who knows you may spot 5-6 G10s in 30 minutes

also check this:https://www.pakwheels.com/forumreply_az_TopicID!121604~ForumID!10~pw.html

UsmanAnsari (UsmanAnsari) 2009-09-29 19:43:00 +0600 #91

and the number of G11 charades is about 4 times as much as the G10 here

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-10-01 07:05:00 +0600 #92

Here r few photos of my red parri (G10)

New tires, but eik phuss ho gaya hey, lol.

Horn has minor issue, which i can rectify myself, but too lazy!!!

And need to fix some other issues as well.

More pics later, specially when i've installed Alloys and Body kits + Power windows.

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-10-01 07:08:00 +0600 #93

some more photos

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-10-01 07:17:00 +0600 #94

A few days back, i was in Blue area. Saw 6 G10s (well maintained ones) within 30-40 mins.

In my sector, there are three of those, including mine. In adjacent sectors, i spotted three more parked outside some houses. One of them had round lights (pre-facelift model).

And you can see them in all rainbow colors

PrinceSultan (PrinceSultan) 2009-10-02 09:17:00 +0600 #95

Car is not as bad as I was thinking

espacially interior is nicely mantained (Y)

installing power windows is a smart idea

get some nice, i'd say some classic alloy rims for it. & if you want to take this car on rough roads in countryside, then drop body kit idea. it'll reduce the ground clearance your car & body kit would be damaged.

but if you use it only on developed roads of Islamabad, then do it and give it a SEXY LOOK:P

btw have u done a paint job on it?

if not, then go 4 some cool paint, don't repaint it in same color. go 4 solid, sporty red or some mettalic one.

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-10-02 10:25:00 +0600 #96

Thanks Prince,

Indeed this is what my dad said when he first looked at it and drove it home.

Yes it will only be driven in Isb as we use the Kia classic (visible in the last snap) for long routes.

Previous owner had showered it, yesterday i applied some polish on it (the photos are without polish), and it shined like a brand new one.

Will visit Rwp tomorrow, InshaAllah to get all those accessories i mentioned.

Btw this is 88 Quota, (i think quota car means reconditioned ones).

UsmanAnsari (UsmanAnsari) 2009-10-02 18:03:00 +0600 #97

its really a nice & clean G10 u got.... congrats (Y) the bumpers aren't genuine though & yes 88 quota means its reconditioned import.. nevertheless its worth to spend some money on modifications! but dont get it riced

UsmanAnsari (UsmanAnsari) 2009-10-05 04:36:00 +0600 #98

done a bit of research for Rainer .. traveled approx 30 kms yesterday and spotted about 16 G10s on my way, took pics of most of them but wasnt possible to snap each of them cause it was risky while driving, but then again i would seem nuts taking pics of 28 year old G10s nevertheless if u calculate, you are suppose to see a G10 every 2nd kilometer you travel gives u an idea of their population in our country!

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2009-10-05 05:19:00 +0600 #99

Thanks Usman.

Yes its worth to spend some money on modifications, provided you find anything for that purpose

Rainer (Rainer) 2009-10-07 03:27:00 +0600 #100

Thats absolute amazing!!

If you would stay here in Austria on its most driven road and you will stay there TILL you see a G10 Charade you will stay there for some months (9 Charade G10 are still street registered in Austria).

It's like a lotterie win to see a G10 here in Austria or in his neighbor countries.

Thank you very much for your research!