2005 Chevrolet Optra Optra5 review from North America
"This car is, simply, poorly made and prone to strangely "undiagnosable" problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Jerky transmission (dealer can't duplicate).
Trouble finding gears (software upgrade).
Windshield lining exposed at dash (recurring).
Malfunctioning daylights (recall service).
Alarm activating randomly (still recurring after suspected broken wire fixed).
Warning lights showing faint on dash and locks not functioning (hasn't recurred since broken wire fixed as per above).
General comments?
Get the impression of poor quality overall, although I'm not sure if it's a result of inferior materials, assembly, or dealer service, or a combination of all three.
Poor acceleration.
Average handling.
Gas consumption worse than expected.
Best part of this car is its roominess -- it really is surprisingly roomy for a compact.
Hatchback is really convenient.
*As an aside, this car is no longer available in Canada...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 52000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2008 |