1999 Daewoo Matiz SE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good city car, but don't wait too long to trade it in"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel injector failed after 15000 km.
Rear seat catch snapped at about the same time.
Wheel bearing needed replacing at 45000km as did the two front tire's.
Front brakes replaced at 55000km.
3 year warranty expired at 58000km
at 60000km gear box needed rebuilding.
Fuel injector has gone again at 61000km.
General comments?
From the above faults you might think that I would write a negative report on this car, but I can't do that.
The truth is that when it's running the Matiz is a nippy yet very fuel efficient car with a surprising amount of passenger space (in the front anyway)
The fitted air conditioner cools well, but should only be used at high speed as the power drain is enormous making it difficult to accelerate away from a standing start.
Handling is good and corners as if glued to the road.
Folding down the rear set allows you to carry as much weekly shopping as you will ever need to buy.
If I buy another matiz however, I will trade it in after 2 years before all the problems start to appear.
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| Slow and city bound then yes. Fast motoway runs then please forget it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 88 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2003 |