Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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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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  DAEWOO CRITIC - 2000 Daewoo Leganza
  By ROBERTO VASQUEZ - July 6 - 9:44 pm

  This is one of the better cars that I have driven. The ride is very enjoyable, and the automatic transmission is quick to shift and peppy for a four cylinder engine. I like the style and the way it looks outside and inside. The music system is superb and I like the cassette/cd combination. The only letdown is the lack of information on the different parts and where they were manufactured.Information on specifications and a shop manual would be greatly appreciated, since nobody knows the workings of all the different parts and availability for purchasing parts that require replacement and or repair. Diagrams of the various parts would be very useful as would be availability

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  Crazy about my Woo - 2001 Daewoo Leganza
  By Cheryl - June 24 - 10:49 pm

  I really like my car. I like its styling (it can hold its own among newer/more expensive cars), it is fun to drive (power button is cool), and it has been very reliable. The only major parts Ive had to replace is an alternator and a timing belt.

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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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  Not that great of a car. - 2001 Daewoo Lanos
  By Vash - June 14 - 6:53 pm

  The car breaks down when ever it wants, the mpg is not that great, i can go from corbin to london and have a full tank and it is on half. The handling is fine... but over all this car stinks, you cant find parts for it most of the time, if you need a part for it... good luck... i could not find a damn thing on it. So please get a car that you can fix if you break, cause this car is not going to do you any good if something breaks, the transmission codes on it cant be read on most gauges.... Good luck to all that has one.

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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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  2nd Worst Car Ive Ever Owned - 2002 Daewoo Lanos
  By AnyComonSens - June 3 - 8:03 am

  I bought a 2002 Daewoo Lanos with only 51,000 miles on it about 11 months ago. I bought this car when gas prices were at $4+ per gallon, and I got stuck needing a new car at the wrong time. Ive always driven small 4 cylinder cars and prices on them soared last summer right when I needed to replace mine. This Lanos was the only thing I could find in my price range so I fell for it. The only car Ive ever owned that was actually crappier than this car was an 86 Ford Escort. There really is no comparison between this car and the other 4 cylinders Ive owned. Ive owned Volkswagons, Toyotas, Nissans, Fords, etc. and this Daewoo is by far the cheapest piece of junk Ive owned since the Escort.

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  only buy if you need a shootin car - 2001 Daewoo Leganza
  By sasparila - April 24 - 3:16 am

  bought it at 54000 mi and 1 mo. later sensor went. SO i give a tune up but this car just had it out for me ...I always kept up on oil changes , radiator flush transmission fluid change etc. but it didnt matter all in all about 3 sensors, a radiator, head gasket ($1100 just for that), not to mention the handles on the inside where a fake plastic chrome so they pealed n cut any one who touched them , the dash came apart from a few hot days melted the cheap glue.Every part was really expensive..Only ONE dealership would service it in the whole state of Wisconsin due to it being discontinued. oh yeah had to redo the whole break system except for the lines. trani went at 91000mi

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  Had Fun - 1999 Daewoo Lanos
  By 99Daewoo - January 10 - 11:48 pm

  I have had a lot of fun with this car. It has saved me a lot of money in gas and oil. Great commuter car no problem.I think if you do the suggested maintenance you will have no problems. Most expense was I had the timing belt changed as suggested at 50,000 miles. With these engines that is a must. Just maintain the car as the book suggests.

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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.