Daewoo Espero 1.5 GLXi 4d (AC) (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value at time of purchase, but re-sale / part-exchange value is very disheartening!
Costs
Extortionate costs for servicing and repair through Daewoo dealership network. No other garages/dealerships will entertain repairs as they cannot obtain service info. No Haines manual available.
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On the road
Driving
Suspension and ride acceptable. Air con noticably reduces accelleration, power steering labours engine also.
Performance
Lots of revving and getting nowhere! Underpowered engine for size and weight of vehicle, wouldn't pull you out of bed. The DOHC is no replacement for larger engine capacity here.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing but problems from 1st week of purchase. Most fixed under warranty, but now proving VERY costly outside of warranty period. AA now know me very well (no exaggeration).
Image
Looks nice, a little pointed at the front. A MK1 cavalier with a Citroen nose-cone.
Comfort
No problems here. Comfortable on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Would you want to steal one?
Service
Very poor aftersales service from Daewoo, promises to sort out 'niggles' never materialised once payment made for vehicle.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
In less than 6,000 miles: Tappets noisy, new coil (£105) and new distributors X 2 (£299 each).
Other
Air con, radiator and steering rack replacement - cost £1,000 to replace!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No