2000 Daewoo Nubira SE review from North America
"A diamond in the ruff, that will soon be gone.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've built my Nuby into a nice little street machine and I must admit, I drive it pretty hard. The slave on the clutch finally ripped, and to be honest, I'm surprised it took so long! A whole 30 bucks, replacement! Dang!
Alright, so parts can be a little hard to find. But it was nothing the local import parts store doesn't have.
The dealerships are worthless. They are not helpful, and to be honest, aren't very knowledgeable either. You'd be better off going to another place for service.
General comments?
I've heard many bad things about this car, and all I have to say is... Learn to drive! This car is a great value.
Out of the 3 Daewoo's available, it has the best potential for hi-rev tuning. And it works great. I've already taken mine, from San Diego, to Seattle, and then back to Phoenix, in one trip! No problems.
The suspension is tight, and rough. Some people don't like this. These people fly off the road at 135 mph. Yes, it does that...stock.
I've heard a few things about engine noise. Hey, some of us like to hear the engine. Besides, I like my car loud as can be. Toss on a nice aftermarket exhuast, and it does the job nicely.
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  | As economy wagons go, it's hard to beat the Nubira |
| Very attractive exterior hides unreliable engine and parts |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 1st November, 2002 |