2000 Daewoo Lanos Reviews - Page 13 of 14

Headlights went out. First the passenger side, so I replaced both bulbs, then both went out. Dealer said "melted wiring". They did a "band-aid" fix and told me to come back for the head lamps they had ordered for me. I never went back and the lights are fine (so far).

Seat needs readjustment every week or so.

Engine seems to come off idle now and then. IOW: bogs down briefly at a stoplight then picks back up. This can't be normal.

It is quick enough.

Could be more comfy and less noisy.

How did Daewoo overlook a front sway bar?

Where can I get one in the aftermarket?

The seats keep on tilting backwards over time. Every few weeks, I have to raise them up again. It is not a "life-and-death" situation, but when you purchase a new car, you expect near perfect performance (silly me!)

From time to time, I hear a sound as if a small rock is being flung inside the engine and hitting the inside of the car frame. I don't know when or under what circumstances the sound arises, so I am reluctant to take it for a service.

The fan has 5 settings - from 0 (off) until 4 (high speed). When I turn the fan dial from the 3 setting to the 4 setting, I hear an uncomfortable clicking sound from within the dashboard.

I purchased the car for economical reasons. It was selling for the same price as the 2000 Hyundai Accent, with the added features of dual airbags (as opposed to driver's side only), power-steering, and no-pressure salesmen.

The salesperson even taught me how to drive standard transmission during the test drive!

I was not impressed with the service department though. I even question if they actually do the required maintenance when I bring my car in for the required oil-changes. Case in point: I have had a fog-lamp with a broken bulb since last August, and no serviceperson has informed me that it has been burnt - even though one of the tasks performed when I bring my car in for maintenance specifies that the service department check the function of the interior and exterior lights. If they are not checking the lights, can I really rest assured that they are changing the oil?

I really like the way the car looks from the back.

I really hate the way the car looks from the front.

Since my previous car was a bicycle, I cannot really compare its driving performance to anything else.

Nothing.

This is a great little affordable car.

As a student this is very important and it definitely surpasses expectations.

In July 2000 we bought 2 cars from Daewoo, my Lanos had 11 miles on it, the engine light has been on, I believe the part just came in 8 months later, and they say it will flash on and off, wish me luck at smog time.

In Dec both headlights burned out at midnight on the freeway, they "rigged" them together but refused to lend me a rental, husband had to threaten to sue, in order for them to replace the lights, which are currently uneven.

My transmission clamps were bad, replaced 4 and now I need a front brake job.

I feel I've been ripped off and regret ever being stuck with this car. Will never recommend these cars and am planning to stick lots of little lemons on the body of this car to warn others from buying. Not so much as an apology, nothing.