1998 Daewoo Lanos from Puerto Rico

Summary:

I will have it till I can't get parts

Faults:

My A/C went bad at around 100,000 miles.

Windows are very slow and the wipers also.

Had to change the water pump a couple of times.

General Comments:

Even after all this, it's a great second car and very reliable as well as gas economy savings.

It's not a Sunday car, but to go around to work and personal things, it's great.

It has a small oil leak, but for the miles and mileage, and so many drivers, imagine me, my wife, my daughter and son, what can you expect. And the roads and hills in Porto Rico are also there.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th July, 2009

1998 Daewoo Lanos SE 1.35 from Greece

Summary:

Reliable car

Faults:

At 180000 KM the light check engine is on. The car runs so I ignore it.

I changed the water pump 3 times because of its leaking.

3 times disc brakes were changed, and 5 times the brake pads.

One time I change the muffler with an aftermarket in ox to avoid frequent changes.

3 times springs and shock absorbers were changed.

Today I have I little leak from the head gasket.

2 of my door knobs are broken (behind), the light of the trunk doesn't work, the headlights turned from white to yellow, and my left mirror is off.

General Comments:

I have had the car almost 11 years, the engine is still running (335.000), the interior is in good shape, and the spare parts are easy to find.

In general the car is good, but it has no power (only 75ps).

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

Review Date: 16th June, 2009

1998 Daewoo Lanos SE 1.4 from Croatia

Summary:

Cheap, reliable car

Faults:

Car was crashed totally three times and engine still running fine until today. Engine reliability is superb.

Front left suspension started to rattle.

Exhaust pipes are terrible. They rusted out every two years, they are not expensive though.

General Comments:

Car is generally reliable, cheap and non-attractive car. Engine is reliable. Parts are cheap.

It doesn't look spectacular, fuel consumption is pretty high.

Cabin is roomy, back seat is roomy, trunk is roomy.

It should have stronger engine for 1.2 ton car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th April, 2009

1998 Daewoo Lanos SX 1.6 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Good cheap car

Faults:

Reversing light switch has packed in.

Engine sounds a bit noisy on its tappets.

Screws where the parcel shelf attaches to the back window have come undone and gone missing.

Drivers window motor is noisy at times.

General Comments:

Brought this car as a stopgap for my sister after she had an accident in her Clio.

Driving it home from her paying for it, it's very quick.

And for £1100, for a car with power windows and mirror and air con, it isn't too bad.

Also my sister managed to drive it about 5,000 miles without any oil in the engine, and it still carried on going.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th March, 2008

1998 Daewoo Lanos from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Reliable, cheap runabout

Faults:

Replaced the clutch - it had just worn out.

General Comments:

This car is excellent at doing what it's meant to do - be a reliable, cheap to maintain runabout.

It hasn't given me any problems; great on fuel and easy to park.

The interior is bland, but what do you expect?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 15th August, 2007

1998 Daewoo Lanos SX 1.6 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Daewoos are a great car

Faults:

This car has been great since I got it. No problems at all.

The last Daewoo I had I loved, but the oil pump and auto gear box both packed in on the same day. But I still love daewoos even though that happened to my last one.

I don't think it is a common fault with them, was just bad luck.

General Comments:

This car is a very smooth ride, but can be a bit heavy on petrol on short runs.

It all looks good inside the cabin, but the seats are a bit hard.

It also has some speed on the motorway and is very fast off the mark.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th April, 2007

1998 Daewoo Lanos SE 1.5 from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Complete lemon

Faults:

Engine faulty had to be replaced in 2003, windscreen wiper motor died, seats have started to wear badly, Heating system leaks water into the car, car shakes at high speeds, terrible speakers and faulty car stereo.

General Comments:

Serious problems with this car, slow and noisy, with lots of problems. Only good quality is its fuel economy, avoid at all costs.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th February, 2006