Daewoo Tacuma 2.0 CDX 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Purchased second hand at modest price and with still 18 month warranty left. Much better value than much of the competition and was attracted by reputation for reliability over such small MPV's as Picasso.
Costs
Not particularly economical at about 30 mpg (20 when towing) but no servicing or maintenance costs for at least 18 months makes up for this.
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On the road
Driving
Average to good in most areas. Handling is fine and can be cornered quite hard for an MPV. Used as a towcar and is surprisingly able for this.
Performance
Not bad at all with plenty of torque for towing.
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Living with it
Reliability
Couple of minor problems, including rear shocks upgrade, soon solved by local GM dealer.
Image
Slightly odd looking but pretty anonymous. Not one for the badge conscious buyer.
Comfort
Roomy and comfortable only comment is that the rear seat belt clips are intrusive. Air con works well.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems OK for car that is unlikely to be stolen anyway.
Service
Local GM Dealer gives sound and polite customer service. The few spares needed took rather a long time to be delivered.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Minor problem with engine management module replaced under warranty.
Other
Minor problem with ABS module (light came on on bumpy roads) replaced at same time as engine module. Rear shocks upgraded because they rattled a bit.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes