Daewoo Matiz (1998 - 2005) Xtra 5d (01) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Do not care as it fulfils all our needs so people can think what they want.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Same as above
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but the 1.0 litre, unless something better was around...parts are my only worry.
What are you likely to buy next?
1.0litre matiz or Yaris/Fiesta.
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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?
£650
When did you buy the car?
July 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought it for my wife when she passed her driving test.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good until you get to a hill then the 800cc engine struggles to cope. Have heard the 1.0 litre engine is much better.
What's it like to park?
Easy...it's small and has very good power steering.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not a lot, but the parts are not cheap. The Fuel injector went faulty and it was £80 incl. Vat for one. Just imagine if the other two had gone. A full exhaust system including the cat was quoted at £450.00. Absolute rip off.
What's most practical about your car?
Small, economical on everything but hills, good all round visibility and very light power steering.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Has to be the power steering.
