Faults:

Major Wrong History:

1. Rare right wheel come off the car at speed 5km/h, when I just get out from super high way and step the break before red light. The wheel fly away and almost hit scooter driver and stop on a coconut tree.

Reason: Bearing is burn out.

Suggestion: When you hear strange noise from wheels or anywhere of your car, drive your car to your service station immediately. Do not ingore it. Otherwise you might be killed. I ignored the noise from the bearing for several days.

2. Four doors continues rusting and rusting and cause holes on the doors. So shame, so ugly.

Reason: Unknown. Maybe the car doors are made from recycled steels of abandon ship in Korea.

Suggestion: No need to repare it. One door cost USD 200 and my car is almost 8 years old with 220000 kilometer.

Thanks god the water will not get into cabin when raining or car wash.

General Comments:

Good Points:

1. Fuel Cost is extreme low. 15~20km per liter, for the old car like mine.

2. Handling is very good. I usually drive it on the down hill and enjoy it's good handling.

3. Quite fast for it's engine size. 800cc can speed up to 160km/h with airconditioner on in the flat road.

4. Very stable on high speed.

5. Air conditioner is very effecient.

6. Classic shape and good looking.

7. Roomy for head and leg.

Weak Points:

1. Low torque power. Especially for up hill or full loading.

2. Weak spare parts. Such bearing, steels, etc.

3. Cooling system weak. Some leaking water or high temp problems are occurd.

4. Bad driving position. Ergonomics of the seat and steering wheel are not good.

5. Shift is not smooth on 1st, 2nd, rare. Also the gear shifting range is too long.

Conclusion: For it's price, it is a good car to own. I still plan to use it for another 8 years for until 400000KM or more.

Faults:

The handbrake light has been on for the last 5000 miles...n. but the only fault is the switch. I will live with this rather than get it replaced. Just replaced the original battery after 6 years is good.

General Comments:

Bought to replace a 16 year old nova that had terminal body rust the brief was for a replacement small 5 door car for an aged parent. The shortlist was Corsa, Saxo, and Ka. As Top Gears best buy small car it trounced the oposition after test drives... on price, 5 doors, seating position (high up good for a shortie) throaty 3 cylinder engine and light controls. Main fault with the car is a rough ride, but you get use to this.. try a Punto- they are just as bad.

Faults:

Has anyone had the misfortune to need a new battery for their Matiz. If so, what was the cost? I've been told that they can only be obtained through a Daewoo dealer and the cost is "approximately" £140. This is for a Matiz, not a Ferrari!! A drop test will be another £37!!

General Comments:

If you buy a Matiz, get rid of it before the warranty expires. If you keep it after that time, that's when your expensive problems will start.