Daewoo Espero
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good value if you are not keeping it for any length of time.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cheap to buy, expensive for parts and repair, particularly at dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good extras, poor build quality.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    For such a slow engine, uses a lot of fuel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    At first MOT, needed costly repairs, within the next year radiator and head gasket went.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fairly spacious and comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Attentive aftersales, but expensive to service and repair at dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    CV joints, radiator, gead gasket, electrics.

    Other

    Interior trim started to fall apart within 6 months of purchase from dealer.

    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