Cheap and terrific for my first car
I had to replace some rubbers on the running parts and one light bulb.
This car gets very rusty in extreme weather conditions.
The car is very good and reliable.
However it is not comfortable for big people.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd May, 2003
A decent bargain if no rust
All the below happened at 160,000km.
Flexible petrol line, underneath car, degraded. Cheap to replace.
Shock absorbers failed. All needed replacing.
Timing belt failed.
Weakened brake lines due to rust. All needed replacing.
It's a pretty decent car. It starts well in all temperatures and runs well. It has good acceleration and is pretty roomy inside. Parts for replacement are relatively cheap. Fuel economy is also good.
Its down points are that it rusts badly around the wheel arches. This happens when the car becomes old, and can cost a lot to repair (especially in Norway), thus the car becomes fodder for the scrap heap.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th January, 2003
An excellent everyday car
I've had only minor problems with the car.
Brakes have needed the most of my attention. They stick occassionally.
Sometimes the warning light for electricity is lit but there has never been a problem with electricity - in fact they work fine in any weather.
The doors and locks freeze when the temperature drops several centigrades to freezing (below zero) after rain. Greasing the mechanisms help.
Nice to drive.
Economic (normally 5,5 l/100 km on highway which beats even most more modern engines).
Extremely reliable all-around car. Starts always, even in -30 C temperature.
Roomy, especially the trunk.
Well designed cabin - plenty of places for small things, like mobile phone, parking disk, pens, etc.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 16th July, 2002
A very reliable and economic car, with a powerful engine
The suspension is not very good, and it could have some better brakes.
A very nice car, a "combat" engine. If you treat it with care, it can run for over 300 000 km without any problems.
Steady car, good performance (max. speed of 195km/h), astonishing...
A must have, with all the extras...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th October, 2001
Nice car for summertime
Rear brakes totally replaced at 230000 km.
Exhaust system replaced at 243000 km.
Reliable car in summertime.
Very economical car and cheap parts.
Nice performance, for a car of this type.
Very large trunk.
Soft, but still uncomfortable suspension.
Not a very good car at winter time. It starts usually well, but sometimes it is nearly impossible to get inside, because the doors and door locks freeze. I had to break a window once to get inside.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 30th September, 2001
13th May 2004, 08:53
I agree, my kadett 160GSE is standing on 396 000km and still running good, she doesn't even smoke.