Daewoo Espero (1995 - 1998) 2.0 CDXi 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Well it was actually a design idea for Citroen Xantia, so its quite contemporary really. Its individual for sure.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Amazed at the value.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Maybe an atomatic version to avoid the gearbox, but yes, it grows on you and they never cost more than £500 even for the best of the best.
What are you likely to buy next?
Who knows, whatever catches my eye on Ebay.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£400
When did you buy the car?
July 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
A years MOT and 7 months tax with 44,000 miles and nearly full service history. Bargin of the year.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its ok. Gearbox is sloppy, steering slow, but it gets you there ok and its rides nicely, seats are comfy and its quite quick.
What's it like to park?
Its ok but it IS a very long car and it fills a supermarket parking space.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Has a squeaky aux belt and had to change middle section of exhaust but that was original! All electrics work fine.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot size.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
CD autochanger, which still works after 13 years.
