1999 Daewoo Matiz SE + review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, functional, but stylish"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First problem with the car was the alloy wheels showing signs of corrosion. I had two set of wheels replaced. No problem with the last set.
Let the battery run down due to leaving the lights on caused the engine management system to over rev the engine at idle, sorted by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. New model has a warning buzzer if lights left on.
Rear brakes have "stuck" a couple of times, no big problem.
General comments?
Other than these problems the car is cheap to buy, cheap to run and cheap to service.
I mainly use the car for commuting up to 30 miles each way per day and the odd long trip 200 miles each way on the motorway.
Great car would by another on, they are cheaper now too!
No problems with the dealer or service center (Coventry/Derby).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | .8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33500 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2002 |