1999 Daewoo Matiz SE+ review from UK and Ireland
"Overall a good value for money car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cable (yes, it's a cable) from gearstick to gearbox snapped and stranded me in neutral on a busy motorway. It cost £145 to get it replaced at a small private garage. The cable cost £57 and the rest was labour. "The worst stick to box linkage I have ever changed in any car" was the garage comment. It required stripping of dashboard and panels to reach the gearbox end. This was after only 19000 miles.
General comments?
Good car for town driving and very well appointed. My wife is only 4ft 10ins and it suits her fine! "Very comfortable & easy to see out of". (could she not see out of the Fiesta!!) The power steering is also great to have after the heavy Ford Fiesta 1.8 diesel non powered.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 796cc 3 cylinder petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 18888 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2004 |