Daewoo Lanos 1.6

First of all, did you know Dawoo make engines for Mercedes? No, bet you didn't. Our Dawoo has gone like a dream, for boy racers, we've driven our Dawoe at 115 mph with some left in reserve, its quick on acceleration, the ride is a little bumpy but the car is very responsive. The gear change is slick, the interior is bland but adequate and the street cred. value errr, come back to that never! The idea that attracted myself was the free servicing ...
...Ford where it hurts so Ford have said they will buy out Dawoo no matter what the costs. We have had no trouble with our Dawoo so far other than the fact of the bumpers. Plastic bumpers are so much better as the do not leave a mark. We have had several nudges where a respray has been required. Plastic bumpers would have been much better although they do look a little out of place. I just hope Dawoo last out until I buy my next car! ...

fiisch 24.08.2000 · Read full review
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...When work is required, if Daewoo are given advance warning or if an urgent problem has developed, they will provide a loan car. (The onus is on you to request this). What makes Daewoo different? Dealing direct with the manufacturer means no garage blues!!! We all know of disreputable dealers - every manufacturer has them. (A Citroen garage recently charged £700 to a work colleague for a £65 job!) Daewoo's standards are high and all their outlets ...
...honoured and is still being offered on all new Daewoos. They face an uncertain future but their staff are confident that Daewoo have made such an impact in the European market that they will be bought by someone!!! We are very pleased with the car! ...

BEALINE 02.03.2001 · Read full review
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...the proud owner of a Daewoo Lanos 1.6 auto and I have never had so many compliments about a car!! I bought it new in March 2000 and I believe it is a fabulous car. It has a sporty shape and metalic paint as standard - mine is an unusual Evergreen, and everyone (male & female) tells me they love the colour! It is a dream to drive - very smooth and very nippy. It is easy to park and ok on petrol. Of course the Daewoo deal is excellent. I did have to ...

maryjo 08.09.2000 · Read full review
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We bought our Daewoo Lanos last year and haven't looked back. If you put it side by side with a Rover 216 then you would be hard pushed to tell the difference. Ok so Daewoo aren't oozing with Street Cred but this little car has loads to offer and unlike the Rover 216 the engine and gearbox won't fall apart. I did have reservations of buying one as they have a bit of an OAP's reputation and I am only 26 years old. Also my husband is 6'5" so I was ...
...astonishment. We bought our Daewoo used but still got the remainder of the manufacturers warranty and membership to the AA. The prices are extremely reasonable and they really do have models to please everyone. Once you get over the stigma attached to the Daewoo name then you really do bag yourself a fantastic little motor. We shall definately be buying a Daewoo again and I recommend you take a look at what they have to offer. ...

stinky2 19.02.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Daewoo Lanos 1.6

My Daewoo Lanos 1.6 Automatic saloon is a real find. It was my first Daewoo and I have had it from new since August 2003. I've never had a problem or fault with it and it feels spacious, luxurious in many ways and I can't fault the car or the Daewoo service. My only problem is that Daewoo does not hold it's value. I was shocked to have spent nearly £10,000 on it and to find two years later that is was worth £2400 but as I intend to keep it, it is ...
...the gears, the car feels stable and secure on the road, and even in high winds. The car parts are quick, easy and cheap to get (I needed a new side mirror and had no problem getting hold of one that same day) and the whole car feels more substantial and hard wearing than many. The petrol tank doesn't hold as much as I would like but this is hardly a major problem. I would happily replace this car with another the same and so would recommend this ...

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...Lanos second hand direct from Daewoo - it was 5 months old, had under 1000 miles on the clock and still had "new car smell". In the five years we have owned it, it has mostly given us trouble free motoring, largely due to the 3 year warranty on fixed price servicing that Daewoo UK used to offer. The only real trouble we've had has been with the timing belt, which I'm told is always a problem with these GM-based engines. Ours snapped at 30k miles, ...
...Daewoo UK (now defunct) were very good, fixing the whole thing under warranty, throwing in the 30k service and giving us a courtesy car for two weeks while they did it! Unfortunately, when GM bought Daewoo Motors they didn't want the UK subsidary, and so it was allowed to go bust and GM-Daewoo just started up a chain of franchise dealers. My local dealer is now some 20 miles away, and the servicing is definately not fixed price, although you could ...

mfcsurvey 19.02.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Daewoo Lanos 1.6

I got my Lanos second hand about a year ago, and I paid £800 for a very decent S reg car. It's the first car I've ever owned, and absolutely ideal for my purposes. To being with, it's very spacious, much more than first appearances might let on. The boot is the perfect size...we manage to fit into it a months worth of shopping for three people comfortably. No issues on cold mornings, or any weather in fact. The only little niggle I have is that I've ...

littlebluelights 20.04.2006 · Read full review
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...the time of my purchase Daewoo was no longer dealing in Europe and I was advised it would be difficult to get parts. Since that time Daewoo has been bought by General motors and as such the after sale support has greatly improved. I have had the car for six months now and as yet have not had a problem yet. The car starts every time and is very economical on fuel. The car also looks unusual, I have had many people comment how much they like the car. ...

mattlowry 28.10.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Daewoo Lanos 1.6

Having bought my shiny 'new' Daewoo Lanos 1.6SX from an Ebay trader in 2004, critics would probably say I was mad. Especially as it cost me just over £2000 at the time! However, despite the odd service and part replacement over 5 years it has been a reliable little car and has served me well. On the plus side, it is a pleasure to drive if you like a highly manoeuvrable car that turns on a sixpence and corners like a fighter plane. Despite it's sporty ...

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