1996 Daewoo Nexia GLXi review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable engine, but automatic gearbox not so reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor electrical faults when car bought.
Leaking air con pipe replaced 56000 miles.
Expansion tank replaced (with second hand one) 55000 miles.
Brakes drums and discs replaced 63000 miles.
Expansion tank replaced (with second hand one) again 63500 miles
Transmission problem 64000 miles torque converter solenoid needs replacing.
General comments?
Engine is very reliable.
New expansion tank not available, had to buy correct part from second hand spares dealer twice.
New spares difficult to locate.
No handbook or repair manual available.
No garage knows how much hydraulic fluid goes into the transmission.
Lots of extras like electric windows and central locking.
Lots of boot space.
Had to find a specialist to check gearbox fault, whole gearbox has to be removed to replace faulty part, no inspection cover.
No dipstick for transmission fluid level, only a plug on the side of the gearbox, when the fluid comes out of that (if you can get it off) then it is full. If you overfill it the excess comes out of the overflow pipe and makes a mess in the engine compartment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Daewoo Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2005 |