2001 Daewoo Lanos S

Summary:

A nightmare on wheels!

Faults:

Electrical problem at 19,700 miles.

Catalytic converter broken at 19,800.

General Comments:

There is only one point I need to make. Daewoo does not make parts for the cars it manufactures. If your car breaks down, you are out of luck. The company that makes the parts is out of business. I can no longer use my Daewoo and it is only 1 1/2 years old. The Dealer won't help and Daewoo won't help. Do not buy a Daewoo, you will get stuck sooner or later.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 3rd July, 2002

7th Jul 2003, 11:26

I am currently trying to sell my Daewoo Lanos 2001. Everywhere I go the answer I get from dealers is 'Sorry, I cannot take your Daewoo on a trade because of problems with guarantee since the company was sold to GM, or because most banks refuse to finance anyone who would think of purchasing a Daewoo'. That is extremely frustrating.

I am now stuck with a 2001 vehicle that is worth about the price of a 1995 Lada! Whatever I do, I will loose between 3000 and 5000 dollars. And if I keep it, I am screwed if the car breaks down.

11th Feb 2004, 22:36

Actually, GM is supposed to provide parts/service for Daewoo's now. Any GM dealer can fix your Lanos.

13th Jun 2004, 07:38

I just purchased a 2001 Daewoo Lanos sport and the Nissan Dealership gave me a 60,000 mile warranty. It will be covered until 91,000 miles. I don't think would warranty it if they could not back it up.

7th Nov 2004, 22:55

I had a plastic part break that connected my hose to the thermostat. I took it into the shop and they said they would look around for the part. They called different manufactuers and could not find the part. I called GM and they said they could not help me. I finally found the part online, and paid a hefty amount for the part, as well as, the overnight delivery fee to get it back on the road.

15th Apr 2005, 19:44

I have had my daewoo lanos for 6 months. It was the only car the dealership would give me at my age. I thought it was going to be great. Boy, was I wrong! It started cutting off, leaving me stranded everywhere! So I paid $150 to get a new gas pump... That didn't work! And now I'm stuck again and the car still doesn't start. I can't afford this. Please don't buy a daewoo, you are going to get stuck, stuck, stuck!!!

2001 Daewoo Lanos S 1.6 DOHC

Summary:

A great bargain with good performance, but no after-market support

Faults:

Nothing has broken yet, and the way I drive, that's saying a lot. This car really takes a beating.

General Comments:

I really love this car. It's reasonably quick, gets great gas mileage, and handles wonderfully.

I'm very impressed with the performance and comfort, but I really don't like that the after-market hasn't accepted this car yet. I have been unable to find much at all in the way of go-fast parts, or dress-up parts for this car. It's about the only thing about owning this car that disappoints me. Why should guys with Hondas and Acuras have all the fun? This car would respond really well to some basic tuning.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd August, 2001

23rd Aug 2002, 07:14

Regarding aftermarket support, you may wish to look in Google Groups, for alt.autos.daewoo, then look for an entry titled "List of 'alternate' Daewoo parts"

Good luck..

16th Feb 2003, 18:27

As far as tuning parts go you should check out team sharkracing. they specialize in aftermarket parts for korean cars.

29th Apr 2008, 22:37

Check out daewootech.com.

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Summary:

Great car, great price

Faults:

I have had nothing go wrong with this car so far. I found a minor paint defect near the trunk, which the dealer took care of.

General Comments:

I am a larger person. The seat room is very ample, and the seat belts are roomy.

It has a quiet engine and it runs well.

The cup holders are very inconvenient... they block the radio controls, and you cannot expect to hold anything more than a soda can in them.

I have found the drivers side door to be a pain. You have to lock it by key on the outside.

The trunk space is large.

I love the style of the exterior, very classy. For a low budget car, I feel it is a good deal.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th May, 2001

1st Aug 2001, 20:59

I found the driver's side locking mechanism to be a great idea - you never, never have to worry about locking your keys in the car. I am surprised at the fact that a person would buy a car without noticing something like that first!?!

2nd Aug 2001, 23:37

And besides, it's not the only car out there with this feature. Every Honda I've had (an 91 Accord EXR and 93 Civic SI) come with that feature also. Exactly as pointed out before, you'll never forget your keys in the car.

Anybody else have a car with this 'problem'?

3rd Aug 2001, 15:23

Try holding up on the handle while you shut it, that is how my Suzuki Sidekick works. Just guessing on this, never tried it on this particular car.

12th Apr 2004, 13:22

Only holds a soda can? I have this car and so what... how much soda do you want, "ample person"!?

Perhaps Daewoo is doing you a health service by only allowing the cup holders to hold "nothing more than a soda can"???

As for the car it's great...peppy...sharp looking (had custom rims put on mine). Only problem is the freakin passenger seat keeps reclining on me after a few drives. Oh well.

Leather, CD, AC, Power steering and breaks, power locks, dual air bags, sport package... for $4500.00!? how can any one complain (that's how much I paid for mine)