2003 Chevrolet Optra review from Singapore
"Value for money 1.6L sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Faulty fuel gauge (inconsistent readings), took dealer 2 months to fix.
Steering alignment off upon delivery.
General comments?
Has a comfortable & roomy cabin.
Spacious boot/trunk (3 golf bags no problem!)
Feels rock solid, I love the build quality.
Stable at 185km/h, maintains the speed well on highways.
Has nice little thoughtful extra touches, that the other cars in this category lack (like felt lining in the storage spaces, sound insulation under the bonnet/hood, carpet even on the top underside of the boot/trunk lid, remote activated boot/trunk lid built into the key fob, etc.)
Pity it only has 1 SRS airbag (driver's).
1.6l not as responsive as I had hoped. May be due to the weight (approx. 1200kg)
Needs bigger wheels, to enhance the profile looks. Currently running 15" 195/55 (stock).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 45000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Concerto |
| Date of Entry | 2nd February, 2005 |