Daewoo Espero 1.8 CDi 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can only give it a 3 - it was a lot of car for the money four years ago, but now its resale value is pretty poor.
Costs
For the size of car it compares to the competitors. The free three-year servicing etc was a boost.
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On the road
Driving
Pulls away quite nicely but struggles with a full load. A bit of roll on the corners and suspension could be better.
Performance
Does what it does quite well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Performs as and when required.
Image
So what ? Its modelled on a Xantia on a Cavalier frame.
Comfort
I've driven it 20k miles per year!
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Security and Service
Security
Not brilliant but it's not a joyriders' target.
Service
Pretty crap really. This is my second car; the first had to be replaced (after a fight) under the Daewoo '30-day replacement' offer due to the amount of faults. This took three months to resolve.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil leak on cam cover (fixed under warranty).
Other
Exhaust £125; ABS sensor £95; air con went one week out of warranty - cost £600 to fix (ouch!)
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No