Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Very Few Problems After 7 Years - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By fahonsey - August 4 - 2:26 pm

  I bought my 2001 Daewoo brand new off the lot and I still have it. I bought it because of the low price. There were a few recalls Ive had fixed and Ive had a sensor fixed on my automatic transmission because it wouldnt come out of park. They do have a problem with a weak front end when hitting potholes (You know how U.S. Highways are) and the controller arms had to be replaced. The dealer has great mechanics and they tell me what to look for in certain parts that might go out like the timing chain after about 60,000 miles. Regular maintenance like the manual has in it has kept the engine running perfectly. Its been a real bargain for me.

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  Did what I needed. - 2000 Daewoo Nubira
  By shaung973 - July 29 - 2:42 pm

  Bought used (very used) as I needed a cheap and economical car. I was driving a V-8 LTD and facing long summer commutes. Drives and handles just fine. No power, but that was to be expected. It was well used and not too well maintained when I bought it, as the price I paid suggested. I have kept regular oil changes and tune ups. I did have to put in a new transmission - like I said badly maintained rather than bad product. It has no resale value so I plan to drive it until it falls apart, which is what I do with most my vehicles anyway. Has some vibration in the front end at high speeds, but all older cars do. Only downside is finding a mechanic who will work on it, parts are still reasonable

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  Hate it! - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By wt8396 - June 17 - 7:10 am

  I bought this about 2 years ago as my first car. At first I was in love, but now I have to resist the urge to take a bat to it! I had to change the front tires twice and replace the control arms in the first year (which ended up costing half of what I paid for the darn thing). Now I need to replace belts and tie rods, and my windows and rear defrost only work when I have the drivers side door wide open. Oh, and the air conditioning went out a couple months after I bought it. Im crossing my fingers that someone will rear end me and total this piece of junk!

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  pretty great for the money - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By Doyle - June 3 - 1:19 pm

  I had purchased the car back in feb 02 from a chevy dealership when GM was looking to purchase DaewooUSA. I got the car for pretty cheap and it put a couple thousand down on it. I didnt really start to have any problems until 70,000 miles. The A/C did go out on me around 50k, but that was because I had broken the coolant tubes after running over something. I drove the car around for 2 more years in FL w/o AC, but still a great car. I have moved to California and dont need A/C! I did break a pressure-plate for my clutch back at 80k mi and only spend like $1200 to fix the throwrod and plate (including labor). 100k miles now!

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  My First Car - 2000 Daewoo Nubira
  By newh1323 - December 26 - 12:01 am

  Ive driven dozens of cars since Ive owned this one and I find enjoyment in it every time I take the wheel. Its very peppy from 0-40 mph but accelerates timidly after that. Using it as a delivery car has been smooth sailing and long road trips are easily tackled by this vehicle. Its kind of a rare car wherever you go and parts are nothing short of a scavenger hunt but with appropriate maintenance, the thing is a survivor. It has come with its share of problems though. The CD player and A/C had to be replaced a few years after purchase. Any other difficulties with the car have been due to low quality electrical parts (power windows). Its a respectable first-car to run into the ground.

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  Great Little Car! - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By timothyparrish - October 20 - 3:46 pm

  Great little car!! If you keep the timing belt replaced and lower control arms replaced you have a great car at a great price!

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  Wow, what a car! - 2000 Daewoo Nubira
  By robsawriter - June 13 - 8:22 pm

  I bought this car used from a friend. I had no idea that what I was getting would be so fun to drive, get such great fuel economy and these days with the price of gas hitting records each day, it is a bonus to own this car.

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  Daewoo - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By jbwalterz - April 1 - 7:47 pm

  This has been a fairly decent car considering the problems with Daewoos bankruptcy. The first five years I owned it (bought new), I didnt have any major repairs other than the timing belt, which is routine maintence at certain times. However, after five years I started experiencing expensive repairs and now Daewoos arent worth much and hard to sell. My brakes have also experienced problems that about six repair shops cant figure out. They work, but not as well as other cars brakes do. I wouldnt suggest buying one of these cars to anyone. I feel like I was kind of suckered into getting a car I had never heard of previously. Lesson learned!

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  Not Necessarily Wise - 2002 Daewoo Nubira
  By MrDElliott - September 6 - 8:56 pm

  I have had my Daewoo for about 2 years now and am at 57,000 miles. I have had 2 window regulators go bad (different windows), problems with the front axle, problems unlocking the doors in the winter, and a bad front cam-shaft sensor. These arent major problems, but since parts arent available, it is annoying waiting 3 weeks to get something fixed. It has me worried what will happen when something gets worse (can I go 3 weeks without a car if there is a serious problem?). If you want an inexpensive car, feel free to purchase one (trade-in value is awful and you get what you pay for in this case). Otherwise, I would spend a little extra and get something with more quality.

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  Daewoo Nubira Wagon - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By Pat - April 27 - 12:14 pm

  The car was a great find, exceptionally well appointed for an econmy priced car. Its comfortable and handles very well. Weve loved driving it.