1996 Daewoo Espero CDi review from UK and Ireland

Thermostat at 42,000 miles.

Starting problems particularly in cold weather.

Idling problems - car runs away with itself and takes a while to get down to idle speed.

Alternator went at 30,000 miles.

Rear right electric window's packed up 2 weeks after I got it.

Minor coolant leak.

Over all it's been very good value for money with loads more equipment than other cars for the same money.

Up until 6 months ago the car had been very reliable, but has since developed an idling problem and starting problem which I think are probably related.

Rear right electric window got stuck down, turned out to be faulty electric window switch. Luckily Vauxhall cavalier one fitted.

Minor coolant leak occured from radiator, rad-weld has solved it, though not the ideal solution.

Thermostat went recently, resulting in minimal cabin heating, Daewoo wanted silly money for new one. found Vauxhall equivalent one to fit. Runs 2 degrees warmer, but won't do any halm.

Similar story with alternator Daewoo wanted £250 for new one, Vauxhall found equivalent for about £90.

Air conditioning can't cope with the big cabin in very hot weather, resulting in it being quite useless, as we still have to open windows to keep cool.