Daewoo Matiz (1998 - 2005) SE+ 5d (AC) (98) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Low income, low budget, environmentally friendly, obviously likes driving to the shops and not long distance!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It is a great amusement to my work colleagues. "my motorbike has a bigger engine"; "can we look under the bonnet?"; "where's the engine?"; "the headlights are bigger than the engine"; "oh look, only 3 spark plugs" However, there is a certain amount of amazement/respect that it goes as well as it does on a long journey with 3 adults.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, but not for my current lifestyle. Newer, larger cars (especially diesel) can give similar, if not better mpg and deliver more power/speed.
What are you likely to buy next?
a skoda?
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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?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Small and economical, cheap to insure, good bodywork, history
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good around town. Not so good on the long runs. I commute a round trip of nearly 100miles and it's very slow and slows with every additional passenger. Can cruise flat / downhil at 70 with two of us. The 800c engine doesn't have enough guts to always overtake safely on a motorway, and holds up faster traffic on hills! However, for the purpose it's designed for it's a fab car! Seats are comfy, but I don't like the restricted view when cornering.
What's it like to park?
Simple. You could probably pick it up and move it one handed if needs be
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet. Touch wood. The front passenger door is very noisy for no obvious reason. Engine wise it's very quiet, but she does have a highpitched whine.
What's most practical about your car?
Being a small car, but a 5 door. Excellent room in the back for passengers. Tiny, tiny size, ideal for carparks and on street parking.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Doesn't really 'do' gadgets or accessories. Very cheap and cheerful
