Daewoo Nubira

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Nubira

Strengths:
decent p/u (by using the power button) - easy dash controls - latch system for car seats - air bags - nice stereo - small enough you can reach across the entire car for emergencies - seats have great adjustment variations

Weaknesses:
a/c is hard to keep a consistent temp - horn sounds like a toy (I hid my face in shame yesterday using it for the first time)- cup holders aren't very realistic - cheap carpeting & seat covers - paint chipped already on the door lock - tiny scratches already visible from just 3 washes

Summary:
I bought this car on the same day my Husband wrecked my '93 Cougar. I LOVED THAT CAR! But,it was the first car I had ever purchased used so it seemed like it had cancer and everything was falling apart. The Nubira was much smaller and sportier and was set at a wonderul low cost. I liked the way it drove and putting 45miles each way on a commute I definitely enjoyed the comfort.

Similar Products Used:
Chevy Chevette (not bragging), Dodge Colt (great little car), Chevy Cavalier (never had a problem), Mercury Cougar (awesome luxury,just worn out)

Price Paid:  $11000.00 from Wyatt-Johnson Import

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 Daewoo Nubira

Strengths:
Decent gas mileage, very nice looking. Spacious trunk and interior, well placed knobs and controls. Comfortable seats...good for long rides, and low noise on the inside. Lots of options if you are one to "accessorize" a car to fit your personal style with rims, tint, detailing, etc.

Weaknesses:
Paint job is not the best. They must have skimped on the clear coat. Door handles on the front doors tend to peel (but they replace these at the dealership with no hassle). Tires/Rims are poor. Cause a bad vibration at the front end. Suggestion...wider rims and a good low to high end speed range alignment. Cupholders...everyone has a sense of humor. And the horn...a bit embarrasing. The Roadrunner "meep meep" is louder. Company relations are unsteady. Will I be able to get my Woo serviced in the future...who knows!!

Summary:
I love my Nubie (as I've affectionately named her). I've gotten plenty of compliments on the style of the car,even though people are not familiar with the name. If you're willing to take a chance, this is a good chance to take. Bear in mind all vehicle manufacturers have to start somewhere, but Daewoo is off to a "fair to middling" start.

Similar Products Used:
Honda Civic, Mercury Tracer, Ford Contour, Toyota Tercel. (all of which had problems "in the beginning"

Price Paid:  $13000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 Nubira

Strengths:
I never had to fix the radio.

Weaknesses:
everything; even the rear view mirror

Summary:
My car has been in the shop 5 times already and I only had it for a year. I should of known not to buy it when the key did not open the trunk; but it opend the doors. And after I bought it I notice the front tiers were not the right size and two diffrent brands. I will never buy a daewoo are a car from that dealership.

Price Paid:  $12500.00 from DAEWOO SAINT AUGUSTI

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 bought new

Strengths:
IT DOES LOOK NICE

Weaknesses:
NOT A GOOD IDEA TO BUY SOMETHING NO ONE HAS PARTS FOR ON HAND, EVERYTHING HAS TO BE FOUND WHEREVER,

Summary:
COMPANY IS BANKRUPT AND I WAS TOLD BEING SOLD TO G M, DEALER SAID ALL WARRANTIES WOULD BE HONORED, HA, HA, 12,000 MILES TIRES FAILED, THE CAR IS HARD RIDING, WISH THE DEALERS COULD BE RELIED ON BUT MY BANKRUPTCY NOTICE SAYING ALL SUPPORT IS NOW,"DISCONTINUED" ,

Similar Products Used:
I HAVE HAD MANY OTHER CARS, FORGET TRYING CHEAP JUNK

Price Paid:  $14000.00 from Tripoli

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 /nubera

Strengths:
none

Weaknesses:
All

Summary:
I bought it 8 months ago problems ,and problems have already started with the front suspension,the paint finish scraches easily even with a nail,the dash board made of sensitive plastics that breaks easily the front lights scatter everywhere.

Similar Products Used:
none