Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  We bought TWO Lanos S sedans - 2002 Daewoo Lanos
  By Norm Wherrett - September 23 - 7:37 pm

  In February 2003, we bought two used 2002 Lanos S sedans sight-unseen from a wholesaler in Arizona for $3,650 each. Both cars were loaded, used only 10K miles, with remaining factory warranty. We could not be happier! They drive well, get 30+ mpg, and have been totally reliable. Factory recall [electrical] handed PDQ by local Daewoo dealer [our cars didnt have the problem]. Cars now have 21K each.

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  Disaster Waiting To Happen - 2001 Daewoo Leganza
  By Nick - September 6 - 3:47 pm

  Poor.

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  Great Little Wagon - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By Richard - August 27 - 1:13 pm

  I bought this car as a demo from the dealer with 4500 miles on it. I have had 2 recalls and had no issues getting them fixed in a timely manner. I have had to replace the cargo cover due to the spring failing, but was covered under warranty and had the parts within 10 days. This car is great on gas and I did some research and the size is very close to that of a VW Passat, and if I went MSRP for MSRP it was 15K less than the VW. I managed to purchase the vehicle for $6495 with a sticker of 17K and some change. Great car for the price.

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  turned into maintenance nightmare - 2000 Daewoo Leganza
  By Weaver - July 28 - 12:51 pm

  Bought car new 1/2000 and got rid of 1/2005. Maintenance costs escalating.... after 2003 Only 1 dealer left in 100 mile radius who would touch it and EVERYTHING was special order. Couldnt even go to regular muffler shop like Midas, Meineke...Exhaust system cost me over $800. First 50k miles great, but if you are buying one used with 60-80k, get evidence of new timing belt or DONT BUY IT!!! Replaced at 65k with other items, I caught just before it gave out, dealer had 3 others in with blown engines...Daewoo seemed to have designed this to blow up 5000 miles after powertrain warr.expired. Often check engine light issues as well. Gas mileage started to deteriorate rapidly after 70-75k mi

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  This one slipped under the radar - 2001 Daewoo Leganza
  By DHFenton - July 7 - 6:28 pm

  I have had my Leganza for over three years and I absolutely love this car. It has great styling, really nice features, and it is a pleasure to drive. I think that this car should have done much better in the US than it did. GM has rebadged them as Suzukis. I would probably replace my Leganza with a comparable Suzuki (Daewoo). Well equipped car, at a really nice price.

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  Great little car - 2001 Daewoo Nubira
  By MikeD - June 22 - 9:13 pm

  This is a great little car for the price. I was nervous about purchasing a Daewoo, but I have had no problems, and I average 30mpg with it.

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  Very happy with it - 1999 Daewoo Nubira
  By Works good - June 20 - 12:46 am

  Bought new, and its been good to us. We had a few minor issues: the timing belt snapped at 40k and thank goodness it was still under warranty. Other than that, only minor interior gripes: Overhead hand grip screw covers fell off, and the backlight went out on the environmental controls. Tires from stock were not the best. We are starting to develop a little corrosion on the aluminum roof rack, but after 6 years - not unexpected.

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  Expensive Trouble - 2000 Daewoo Lanos
  By unhapper owner - June 6 - 2:02 pm

  I bought this car used with 65,000 miles as a poor college student with high hopes after looking at all these positive reviews, but my experience has been anything but positive. I bought it for only $2,800, but have had to put literally half that into repairs. With only 72,000 miles on it, the engine had to be replaced because a piston broke. It was quite the ordeal to find someone with a used engine because parts for the Daewoo are not even being made anymore and very few people in the US are familiar with the cars.

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  Great car until there is a problem - 2000 Daewoo Lanos
  By frances1078 - May 19 - 11:34 am

  This is a great car at a great cheap price. I paid $4,000 dollars for my this car and it has taken me cross country on several occassions. I enjoy this car but when something goes wrong its hard to find someone that will look at it and hard to find parts to fix it.

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  I Love My Daewoo! - 2001 Daewoo Lanos
  By Momma_84 - May 10 - 4:57 am

  Ive only had the Lanos, Daewoo for less than a month. I really like the car because the size, comfort, and style. It only takes $20.00 to fill it up. The gas mileage is great. I get around 23-28 miles to gallon and on long trips Im sure Ill get even better. The steering is very tight and when ever you turn the wheel you better make sure you want to turn then because thats what you are going to do. I just like the over all experience that I have had with my car already.