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My air conditioning has broken 4 times.
My brakes have been replaced 3 times (along with the rotors).
The car won't keep an alignment.
Tires were bald at 8000 miles.
I had an oil leak at 9000 miles.
The rear defroster has broke.
Engine smells like something is going to catch fire.
The engine light came on at 9000 miles.
This car was the biggest disappointment I have ever had. The car has spent more time in the service department than being driven. I can't wait until the paperwork for the lemon law is finished.
Wow I'm glad I read all this. I was looking into buying 1 for my first car.
So did the lemon law paper work go thru or not?
Do you think that maybe you flogged the car, therefore resulting in all the problems.. I own a lanos.. best car ever.. Some people mistreat their cars, and maybe your one of them. you can't complain bout them if you don't drive them properly. but I'm a girl so mine won't be having the problems yours did... I'm just assuming your male if your car has had so many problems your the ones more likely to wreck them. but good luck finding a better more affordable one.
"But I'm a girl" in regards to above post... LOL
That means your car is worse off! You don't know squat about it. Do you know that cars need oil? How long until you realized gas was necessary? Like you, I'm just "assuming" based on typical gender stereotypes. So, in order to avoid getting in a crash, you should stop applying make-up in your car, get off your 3 cell phones, quit trying to make and eat a salad in there, learn what you need to do to keep your car running (or just keep cryin to daddy, the MAN), and quit whining about how men stereotype women, because you (therefore all little girls who drive) are obviously no different from the men who think you are stupid. Nuff said.
Wait until the timing belt goes. I'd replace it if you still have it.
Wow, all this girl and guy stuff, shame. Well my Lanos is sitting in the drive way right now had to have it towed on X-mas eve 73 miles at a cost of $3. a mile plus the tow fee, nice eh?!Have had it since 2001 put over 60,000 miles on it with no problems, besides the ones I caused, like running over a two by four going 70, not good for the tires. Now I am very sad, car lost power traveling at least 80 mph. No noise or anything. Have checked belts, including timing belt, but it does not move when trying to start the car, starter does not engage? Any ideas?, if a rod bent or something wouldn't I have heard a noise? P S I am a girl and have had all regular maintenance done on this car, and of course gas and oil, so be nice guys I am serious, thanks!
I have a 2000 lanos. I can say this has been a real nightmare of a car. I am now having problems with the engine light staying on and it is sluggish and using a lot of oil and gas. I have replaced hoses and valve cover gaskets and sparks many times. Timing belt thermostat housing and hose. Now I am told the O2 sensor is bad and may have to replace cat converter.My air-vent has never worked in 3 years. THEY cannot (or do not know) what the problem could be. (I keep a lot of napkins in the car for wiping off fog) But for the longest time I loved this little car. I have been in two finder benders all by someone not seeing the red lights (not my fault) and the car held up really well. Not a great deal of damage to any major exterior parts. It was getting wonderful gas mileage. But not now. I would say I would really think twice about buying another Korean car. But if these problems could be fixed without costing the car payment I used to make I may keep it. Anybody want a Lanos?
I agree with all this "guy/girl" stuff. Granted, a few girls are like that, but some really do know a thing or two about cars. Maybe more than you. Enough with the gender issue!
I got a little jipped with my 2000 Lanos. My aunt bought it for me as a gift for my high school graduation. It had a rebuilt engine with only about 40,000 miles on it. The engine light was on, as was the airbag. The dealer had told my aunt to take it to a dealer and just get them shut off. It turned out to be a bigger problem than that. The engine light was caused by multiple engine misfires and needed a new coil pack, and the airbag wouldn't deploy so they had to install a new one. $1600 and 3 1/2 months later I finally got my car back. I recently had my transmission serviced because the stupid dealer put in 2 quarts too much transmission fluid and was causing a lot of problems, and he didn't change the fluid so it was really dirty. Two weeks later, my car was in an accident (and no, I was not applying make-up or talking on a cell phone. It was 3:30 in the morning and I was parked and the guy ran into it at 40 mph. Talk about a wake-up call!). Now, I have a few broken motor mounts, $2600 in body damage, and transmission problems again. I can't say it was a bad car, because I haven't had it or driven it long enough in good condition to say it was bad. I think the only bad thing about the car is that it's cheaply made and extremely hard to find parts.
Sounds like poor maintenance or a mechanic was ripping you off. 61,000 no problems and original brakes which now need replace.
Ill never own one of these cars again.
OK so the car only has 23k miles on it HOW COME THE TIMING BELT BROKE ALREADY.
Had the car repaired, 40k miles Timing Belt Broke again.
This time Motor wasn't able to be SAVE.
I'm going to HONDA.
I, too have been ripped off on the 2000 Lanos car. I bought it and the car quit working the very next day. Engine light keeps blinking and the air bag light never shuts off.
So far I had to have a new transmission put in it, and new plugs and wires. Also had to put a valve cover gasket put in it, and now the mechanic tells me it needs a coil pack, which is another couple of hundred bucks. Who invented this piece of crap anyway???
I need help on someone to tell me when enough is enough? Will the car ever run right???
For my 16th birthday, my grandparents are giving me their car: a 2000 Daewoo Lanos SE. It's only been driven (a grand total of) 34,500 miles and has never had any problems. It was in one minor wreck that only damaged the exterior front fender - got that replaced. It still works perfectly and gets great gas mileage. To spruce it up a bit when I get it for my birthday, I've added a spoiler and tinted windows and hope to add a small sunroof and a dash trim in the future. Overall it is a great car and I have absolutely no complaints about it (although the position of the power window buttons is awkward). I would recommend this car as a first car to anyone that doesn't mind some strange styling and little power.
Hello people I need help I have a dawoo lanos on a rplate and it won't start it sounds like the starter motor isn't engaging can any1 help please many thanks jono.
I have owned a 2000 Lanos since 2005, got it for $500 with 55,000 miles and have had few problems with it, just replacing a few things, like the plug wires and water pump thermostat and tires (partially my fault for driving into a pothole and coming out with a bent rim). Currently it is in the shop for running real rough on acceleration and the engine light is blinking. Any ideas how much will this cost?
Someone's got to step in and defend the lanos. Take care of your vehicles and do correct maintnance and these cars will last. Daewoo has been a reputable company in korea for over 40 years. 129000 miles on a 00, new egr valve and thermostat, honda "beat that"