Daewoo Leganza 2.0 SX 4d (97) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of electric bits and bobs. Excellent value for money at under £3000 for the top of the range used.
Costs
Insurance is higher than the Vectra SRi. 27mpg isn't impressive either. Parts are costly and slow (6 months wait for a breath tube).
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On the road
Driving
I found I could throw it around in forward and reverse easier than the Mondeo. You get no respect from other drivers in this car.
Performance
Not an SRi by any means, but quite a lively 'grandad' car at 130bhp.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ok up to now. One niggle it has is that on some ocassions the ABS light stays on, but turn engine off and back on and it goes out. Only had it 7 months and looking to go back to the Vectra SRi.
Image
It has been mistaken for a Rover 75 and also a baby jag(?) It certainly looks the part and impressive to someone who knows nothing about bigish cars.
Comfort
Very spacious car with ample room for tall people (6' 4"+) and three kids.
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Security and Service
Security
The SX has an immobiliser, but no alarm at all. It also only has a manual central locking - a real pain with small kids to get out of the car then back to driver door to lock, a bit unsafe in these circumstances.
Service
Takes too long for parts to come from Singapore. May be better in future now that general motors have taken over.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None yet, other than the breathe tube disintergrating twice.
Other
Exhaust rattle. Back box is almost too big for the heat shield.
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