1999 Daewoo Matiz SE review from India
"The BEST in compact car segment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine started to behave haggardly and had to be eventually re-built. However, the local mechanic wasn't able to understand the complexity of the engine, so he was the major reason to re-build the engine; otherwise the engine was repairable.
The body of the car is very thin, and dents and scratches can be easily seen even if someone accidentally pushes the car a little forcefully.
The dealership and the after-sales service of the company was probably the worst, which also lead them to bankruptcy.
General comments?
The car is amongst one of the best ones in compact cars. The car's ride is the smoothest of all (even smoother than the much hyped Hyundai Santro,) and it is perfect even for touring the country-side. The car is very reliable as it has never ditched us during its ride.
The seats and the overall cabin is so comfortable that it is almost an un-tiring ride even if a person is sitting for long hours inside the car. The car is also very smooth and very interesting to drive.
The looks of the car are so sleek and sexy that it could easily compete with a sports car. It was an everyday event that people used to stare at the car when we first purchased it.
Overall, the car is probably the best in its category and could work as both a primary or a second car. This is definitely the best one for ladies as it is both sexy as well as smooth to ride.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 45000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Maruti Zen |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2009 |