2000 Daewoo Matiz SE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Never again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV joints noisy at new. 2 weeks to get parts.
Water leaking into cabin from new from antenna.
New clutch needed at 130000 km cost $780.00.
Water pump leaking at 100000 km. 21 day delay while parts ordered from Korea.
Ignition switch failed at 145000 no part available. had to use another make of vehicle switch.
CV joints failed 2nd time. Genuine price $480.00 each, non genuine $120.00 each.
Rotor arm broken at 155000. 3 weeks delay ordered from Korea.
General comments?
Petrol consumption good 15 k/p/l (42 m/p/g city driving.
Parts availability is terrible and very expensive.
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| My next car will be a good old second hand one again!!! |
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| Korean Junk! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 0.8 cc petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2005 |