Daewoo Espero
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lots of car for the money, but don't forget that if it's cheap to buy, you won't get much back when you sell it!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Similar MPG to other cars of the same size.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Extremely smooth and hardly any vibration/rattling.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceleration from 0-60 in the Auto is not brilliant - but once you're moving it is fine

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've only had a couple of very minor problems with mine.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I think it looks nice - especially in darker colours - who cares if it is an old 80s Cavalier underneath it still uses 90s technology

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Extremely comfortable - I once took a friend out in it at night and they thought they were in an Audi!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not brilliant - but it's hardly a target for theft.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Usually have to wait 20-30 minutes to get through to the servicing department by telephone (A40 Ealing Branch) but they're OK in person

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems but I'm a low milage driver (5-6000 per year)

    Other

    Airbag warning light came on - Horn doesn't always work!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes