2000 Daewoo Lanos S review from North America
"Cheap, but reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Around 8,500 miles the engine was running really jerky during the cold runs. It was eventually diagnosed as the cylinder problem, consequently it was fixed under warranty.
Driver side window does not close tightly, thus making a wind-noise while driving in excess of 50 mph.
General comments?
With exception of above two issues, the car runs OK. We are satisfied with the dynamics of the ride, however, you have to keep the momentum high, especially on the hills.
I would imagine, the general quality of the car is the reflection of the pricing, which would be comparable to Cavaliers, Neons, and Focuses.
Having said all of this, I can't wait until my payments are finished (soon), so I can trade it in for something different, serviceable in my area.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2004 |