1996 Daewoo Cielo GLX review from Trinidad and Tobago
"It is reliable, but has defects and costly to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Serious problem with the radiator overflow bottle spilling over. The dealer cannot solve the problem after taking the car back on three occasions. Automobile Services Limited, San Fernando, Trinidad.
2. The Dealer offers very poor service for this vehicle and do not sell Daewoo vehicles anymore.
3. The parts and labour on this vehicle are very high and parts are very hard to get.
4. The braking system, the electronics and the front suspension system give a lot of trouble now.
5. The air conditioning system while in use consumes a lot of petrol.
6. The transmission makes a very loud noise and in some cases slips.
7. The vehicle cannot be cambered
8. The water pump goes very quickly and it is very hard to get.
9. The vehicle losses power very often and the firm cannot solve the problem.
10. The vehicle is very hard to work on and very few people have the skills to do so even at the firm.
General comments?
I have owned this vehicle brand new, it is reliable and comfortable, but the above problems are costing me dearly. To part with it now would mean losing a lot of money as it has a poor resale value over here. I am looking for any suggestions or ideas that anyone may have. Thanks.
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| Value for money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2002 |