2000 Daewoo Matiz SE 0.8

Summary:

Would like to be able to judge on a fully operational gearbox!

Faults:

Changing the gears down into second has been a problem since day one. The dealer said the gearbox would take time to wear in.

After 2000 miles the dealer took the car in but no improvement occurred.

After 3500 miles they agreed to re-work second gear and had the car in for three days.

Still no improvement, the foreman at the garage took the car for a test drive and agreed there was still a problem, but that was seven weeks ago and they still claim to be waiting for parts from Korea.

General Comments:

General performance and economy is fine.

Service centre is poor and rarely return your calls.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 12th July, 2001

23rd Jun 2003, 05:50

I too have had the same problem with the gearbox, resulting in many trips to the service trips and they tried lots of different thing, only to be told that it could be improved, that changing down into second would also be clunky and stiff!! I love my car and have got used the problem now. But was wondering if you ever got your problem sorted?

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2000 Daewoo Matiz SE+ 0.8 petrol

Summary:

A great little cruiser

Faults:

I've had a noisy exhaust heat-shield, water in the side indicators, and some gear-box modifications as it was clicking when changing gear.

General Comments:

For an 800cc car it's pretty nippy once you get it going as I have managed to get it off the clock at 110mph.

A must to all owners is to get the Matiz lowered, I had mine lowered with a set of PI springs which lowered it 30mm and it handles very well for a narrow, tall sided car.

I have also had my alloy wheels changed for slightly wider TSW Alpines which make the car look better, I am now in the process of fitting a Renault Laguna front splitter to the front bumper as well.

Also on the outside I have had the car de-badged to make it look wider and the reverse lamp has been tinted red.

I have had my brake calipers and drums painted silver which looks great on my car as it's finished in Cobalt blue.

Also on the outside I've fitted a stainless steel 2 inch big bore tailpipe.

I haven't done much on the inside yet, just altered the stereo slightly - I have a Kenwood mask head unit with steering wheel remote, Pioneer 10cm 3-way door speakers, in the rear I have Phillips 6x4's which are 2-way speakers and I have a 8 inch Vibe sub-woofer. My front and rear speakers, if anyone wants to know, are a straight swap for the standard speakers.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 7th June, 2001

19th Jul 2001, 10:24

Why has this entry got a glum face? It should have a smiley or neutral, judging by the owners comments.

Thanks.

20th Jul 2001, 02:49

steven@carsurvey.org:

This review has a glum face because the reviewer said that they wouldn't buy another car from this manufacturer. I appreciate that it gives a false impression of the review in this case, but it's usually a good indicator as to the reviewers satisfaction.

Best Wishes,

Steven.

17th Oct 2004, 06:57

I Have a 2002 Matiz and I can get up to just over 167Kph (104Mph) when the rev limiter kicks in.

3rd Feb 2005, 01:51

My record is 100mph (160kph) at flat motor way. Beated Toyota Corolla 1.6L.

I think 160kph is my limit, since my Matiz has been 5 years and 140000km plus.

4th Nov 2009, 18:15

I've got a 2007 Chevy Matiz 1.0 SE. I got 105 max on a flat road. I really want a front splitter, but can't find one anywhere. Will a Renault Laguna one fit or not? Please help, I've got a set of 30 mil lowering springs, just want a splitter so it looks as though it's kissing the floor LOL. Please help.

5th Nov 2009, 14:30

Well I won't recommend you to do it, cause it can cause you some serious chassis damage while driving on rough roads. Don't change the factory settings at all.