Faults:

Rear brake pads and discs replaced by dealer prior to delivery at 58,000kms.

Alternator and belt were replaced at 75,000kms due to insufficient charging.

All four tires replaced at 80,000kms as original all seasons worn.

Front brake pads and discs replaced at 85,000kms as the pads were worn and the discs scored and worn. (originals)

Left front outer tie rod end replaced at 87,000kms as it was warn out.

General Comments:

I purchased this car as my commuter/work vehicle as it was cheap to purchase, had been the dealers vehicle from new, and was well taken care of.

The vehicles exterior is quite nice looking, with flowing graceful lines that were supposedly penned originally for Jaguar. Most people do not know what brand the vehicle is, but think that it is upscale.

The interior is quite comfortable if not a bit bland, with the driver seat being fully adjustable, and the passengers front and back having ample seating for comfort and room.

The drive train is not particularly refined, with the engine producing good power for its size when pushed, but the sound that emanates from the engine while doing so is not particularly nice. The transmission generally shifts smoothly, and in daily driving the whole package operates well with minimal intrusiveness.

The handling of the car is both sporty and comfortable, with the suspension soaking up most road irregularities without to much harshness.

Faults:

The right flood light went out at 30000 miles.

The left flood light went out 90000 miles.

The heater-core went bad 70000 miles.

The radio LED lights on some of the buttons went out at around 24000 miles.

The battery went out at around 32000 miles.

General Comments:

The design of the car is good.

The amenities for the price are good.

The car lacks power.

Parts are hard to locate.

Everything on the car is cheaply made.

Buttons, knobs, switches.

The paint-job looks good, but it easily chips.

Faults:

The brake light switch went, but was replaced by the dealer that sold me the car.

General Comments:

The Leganza is a terrific car for the money. The ride is quiet and smooth. The acceleration is acceptable. It will hold four adults relatively comfortably (the back seat is somewhat tight for tall people). The fit, finish, and general quality, far surpass what you should expect in this price range. They can be acquired for short money in the United States because of a parts shortage. The shortage was created when South Korean suppliers staged a parts boycott until old bills were paid. Most of those issues have been resolved, and parts are flowing again. Like other people, I was understandably anxious, but I have been encouraged by correspondence with parts suppliers in Great Britain, Austraila, and Puerto Rico. A supplier in Puerto Rico says he can get any part I need in less than two days. Many parts for my Leganza are also used on Suzuki (timing belt, etc). There are seventy thousand Daewoos on American roads. It is foolish to think that people who have the parts sitting in their warehouses just outside the United States won't find a way to sell them to us. I am looking for another Leganza CDX for my wife.