1996 Daewoo Cielo GLX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The doors have hinges that are welded - bolted on like most cars. Consequently the most used i.e. the drivers door is misaligned. In any other car, this would be just a simple process of loosening the hinge bolts and realigning the door. This car with its misaligned door will remain as it is, as I cannot see any method to correct it.
The electric window on the drivers side stopped working a few weeks after I got it & the window although fixed, is still problematic.
The positive ventilation valve hose when I got it decomposed.
General comments?
The car I bought was second hand & cost $5.000. For the money, I could not get any thing else that came close to the Kilometers & age.
For a small car, the interior is roomy, with loads of appointments.
It will run on the smell of an oil rag.
The paintwork and rubber seals are excellent.
It is rock solid on the steering at cruising, although fifth gear is a little sticky to engage.
Recommended reviews
It is reliable, but has defects and costly to maintain | |
| Cheap and disposable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 106000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2004 |