Faults:

The air conditioning was repared due to a gas leak.

The generator (energy) had to be repaired.

There are quite some noises inside due to some plastic parts.

The support of windows activator is indeed fragile, and difficult to put it back on it's place.

General Comments:

The car is a wonderful cost/benefit second hand choice.

Even being an imported one, there are a lot of supplying parts that is the same as Chevrolet Vectra, which is a good point.

It is a very fast car, and respond promptly when you need an additional power.

The problem is that it is not economic concerning fuel, the rate between kilometers per liter is around 7.

Nevertheless, taking into account the comfort that it provides, the motor's prompt response, I can say that it worth a while.

The really bad part is that, in Brazil, mainly on the northeast of the country, where I live, there is not even one dealer.

Faults:

Brake pads replaced twice

Drivers seat broke

Power/Winter button replaced

Air-conditioner re-gassed three times due to a leak which was not diagnosed properly until it was out of warranty

Shock absorbers replaced

Two alternators in the first 3 years

Outside door handles replaced (once each rear door and twice each front door)

Oil leaks

Head had had work done to it

Driver seat belt buckle sometimes unclasps itself

Sun visors don't stay up

Master Cylinder replaced

Seats are wearing badly.

General Comments:

The car is a nice looking car, moderately fuel efficient, easy to drive although the accelerator pedal is a little high, I believe that the Daewoo Espero had a few teething problems that seem to have been sorted out over their next series of cars, I wish I had have waited.

Faults:

Electric sunroof tended to leak rainwater in heavy rain.

Boot has started to let water in.

ABS has never worked since owning the car.

Will be fixing these faults along with some slight rusting when the weather improves.

General Comments:

This is a cheap car to buy second hand now, and has a lot to offer with alloy wheels and air con.

It is easy to work on and parts are cheap as the engine and running gear are all pure GM/Vauxhall.

It starts easily even in freezing weather and runs very smoothly, I am returning 35mpg average including local and motorway runs.

Only down point is the quality of the interior, seats are not very comfortable and the heater is not warm enough.

Faults:

Power steering pump squeled.

Ignition module failed.

Engine cuts out at low revs.

Tires could not be balanced + uneven wear.

Brakes were too soft.

Engine randomly lacked performance for long periods of time.

Central locking only worked half of the time.

General Comments:

The Espero was based on outdated GM/Vauxhall technology. Handling, performance and reliability cannot keep up with comparable cars from other brands. Although the suspension is very week, the car is nevertheless uncomfortable on bad roads. The overall feel of the car would be best described as flimsy.

I owned the car only a few months. Considering the low mileage I expected it to last much longer. However, it managed to completely ruin our holiday in France. The car overheated in a congestion. The next day the ignition module broke down. Daewoos are not very common in France, so we waited an entire week for the spare part to arrive.

The engine seemed to have a mind of its own. Most of the time the performance was terrible. Then all of a sudden, the car would drive quite acceptable during a few days. These kind of problems can drive you insane. In a frenzy I replaced the MAP-sensor (70 euros) : no improvement. During our holidays in France we were forced to join lorries and really old cars on the outer right lane because of the poor performance. It was then I swore to sell the car on our return and never to buy a Daewoo again.

A month later I bought a used Daewoo Leganza at a Mazda dealer. What had happened? Daewoos have really improved since the Nexia/Espero. However, they still devaluate like mad, so they are very good value for money. So far, giving daewoo a second chance seemed to pay off: I don't regret buying the Leganza. The ride is very comfortable, handles quite well and comes with quite a bit of standard features.