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Daewoo Matiz SE 5d (98) (2000/V)

Daewoo Matiz SE 5d (98) (2000/V) - Owner Review

Previosly I drove Bristol & Bentleys as a Porfessioanl Chauffeur. The Matiz isn't up to that standard, but if driven correctly is as good as the old Mercedes 124 E class.
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Review submitted by
Desmond Boksan-Cullen on

Daewoo Matiz (98-05)

Value

5 out of 5

As I was downsizing from Luxury to basic, and the free servicing package was unbeatable.

Costs

4 out of 5

Free servcing and 3 year warranty good. Out of warranty, the costs are low.

Driving

4 out of 5

Previosly I drove Bristol & Bentleys as a Porfessioanl Chauffeur. The Matiz isn't up to that standard, but if driven correctly is as good as the old Mercedes 124 E class.

Performance

2 out of 5

What can you expect for 3 cylinders and 798cc? Still I have done lots of motorway miles without discomfort.

Reliability

4 out of 5

Water pump failed, but replaced under warranty. Electrics can play up but not expensive to fix.

Image

3 out of 5

Today's 2CV. I know one former employer who has a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Merc E55 AMG and a Matiz which is used for shopping trips.

Comfort

3 out of 5

I am 6ft 6in and I have more legroom in the Daewoo than an XJ8. I can also sit in the rear in comfort unlike many large family cars twice the Matiz length.

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Insurance group: 5

Security

2 out of 5

Built in alarm/immobilser. Locks pretty weak, good when you are locked out. But joy riders don't pinch many motorised shopping trolleys.

Service

4 out of 5

Even when Daewoo Cars went bust, the Daewoo dealer Caffyns looked after me.

Problems

Bodywork
-

Engine
None. I used Mobil 1 synthetic oil.

Gearbox
-

Other
Secondary electrics, fixed under warranty.

Ownership

Did you buy the car new?
Yes

Would you buy the same model again?
No

Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No