1997 Daewoo Espero GLXi review from Philippines
"A great car for a cheap price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two of my door handles broke. The quality of the plastics used is poor.
Rear, right cabin light does not work. I think there's a broken connection in the wiring.
Air bag warning light does not go off in the dash. Computer problem.
Other than these problems, the car is OK.
General comments?
The car has only been with me for about 6 or 7 months, and it's really great for city driving.
Acceleration is a bit slow for this heavy car with only a 1.5L engine. But I've replaced the air cleaner with a sport air filter and the acceleration has improved a bit.
I don't know if there's a defect in the engine, because it has difficulty reaching the 100 KPH mark.
It's very comfortable and roomy in the cabin. Lots of leg space.
Suspension is great at low speeds. But becomes bone-jarring at high speeds.
A gas-guzzler if you like to go fast.
It's easy and fun to drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2002 |