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Like it, but has issues
TON10ESR, 07/23/2010
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had my Daewoo Lanos for about 7 months now and I like it so far and I haven't had issues with it until now. all just minor for a car with 60k (front and rear brakes, tie rod, RF Caliper, and electrical issues). Gas mileage is ok on this car. I average around 300 miles to a tank of gas. It's pretty fun to drive, but parts are hard to find and I have to order even the easiest of parts for it.
Decent
Jimmy Herrmann, 04/07/2005
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
good gas mileage, no big issues yet, runs great, could be a little bigger, good trunk size
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Fred Meyer Jr., 02/14/2016
2000 Daewoo Lanos SE 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very economical, Seats get worn some, and I have the same problem with the passenger seat moving back on its own. Most repairs are easy to work on. Cup holder would be better in a different place. Paint came off the hubcaps. Very sorry the company went under.
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WE LOVE MY LANOS
nascargal4lile, 04/06/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My husband is 6'3" and I'm 5'3" we both fit in this car. He has more than enough head room and sufficient leg room. I have no blind spots due to my lack of height! It is reliable and extremely responsive. With the overdrive button I have passed V-8 cars on the highway. I will be giving my daughter my car when she turns 18 because its that safe. Then I'll buy another one!
excellent for the money
csantini, 04/10/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got more than I expected for what I paid. Has 28,500 miles, never had any problems, changed oil and filters at the required maintenance schedule. The pain peel off the hub caps, the dealer gave 4 newones at no cost. Gets 32 mpg in the winter and 35 mpg in the rest of the year, and that's average, 30%town and 70% hway. Has a GM engine built in Australia.
Dae who?
arruba, 01/06/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos SE 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
bought it new, bumper to bumper everything covered for 36ooo, even wipers.now have 75000, still like new. only brakes & tires replaced, knock on wood. would do it over, may do it again if they still make in 2005 or 06.
Not as bad as they say
Ron, 03/01/2005
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car didnt get the good reviews it deserved. I have owned this car for a little over 5 years and its been a reliable and very fuel efficent ride. I might buy me another one cause there so darn cheap right now!
2000 Daewoo Lanos
Timbo1, 01/20/2004
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased with my purchase, I have bought 2 of these cars and love it. The cars are not worth to the dealers, but they are worth every penny to me, the buyer. They show a high class of every option and are very affordable to any person.
daewoo lover
RSAGirl, 05/20/2004
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had this car for 4 years. Had to take it back twice for engine sensor-no big deal. Awesome on turns...so much fun to whip it around. Pity no more Daewoos!!
Excellent value!
RobertsT, 07/26/2004
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I bought my Lanos brand new, I was looking for a low-maintenance, highly fuel economic vehicle that I could afford during college while only having a part-time job. Four years later, I would still be driving it if I were not a mother who needs space for a carseat!
Great car until there is a problem
frances1078, 05/19/2005
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car at a great cheap price. I paid $4,000 dollars for my this car and it has taken me cross country on several occassions. I enjoy this car but when something goes wrong it's hard to find someone that will look at it and hard to find parts to fix it.
Better than expected
Bobby, 10/14/2005
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have this car for more than 5 years. The most expensive repair was under $100, so I consider it to be very reliable. It's peppy, fun to drive, easy to make U turns in one lane, or park in small space. I would recommend it to everybody, except for the lack of dealerships and spare parts (although the spare parts seem to be easier to get hold off recently).
Great reliable car!
Dmitriy from Raleigh, 01/17/2006
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great reliable car! I have been driving it for 6 years and it has 98,000 miles on it. I didn't have any problems with it other than replacing a thermostat recently. I have a 5-speed manual transmission and recommend it to everyone. It's fun to drive and gives you full control over the car. It also has great gas mileage and a lot of room for the driver and a front passenger (I am 6'3" tall). Yes, it is harder to get parts for it compared to let's say Chevy or Ford, but it is not that hard as many people think. You can easily find any part online if a local body shop doesn't has it and it's going to be much cheaper as well.
Too bad Daewoo went bankrupt
Diesel Power, 03/21/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos SX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my Lanos SX on Ebay about two weeks ago. I've put nearly 1,000 miles on it already. The car was a steal. $4350 for a LOADED three year old car with only 3,150 miles on it. It's too bad that Daewoo went under. I was expecting a slow car with the automatic tranny. Now I'm looking to install a cruise control to keep my speeds in check. Fit and finish is superb, the car is quiet on the highway. I've caught myself running upwards of 80 mph without realizing it. Fuel economy is in the mid 30's - again not bad for an automatic.
Wow
jidasas, 11/28/2006
2000 Daewoo Lanos SE 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wow, all I heard when buying this car was that it was a mistake but I have not regretted owning this car once. I bought it used with 40,000 miles on it in 2003. I now have 128,000 miles on it and have only had one problem (a wire came loose from the loom and melted and had to be replaced). I am pleased with the car overall although I believe a little more power would have been nice on the interstate. I performed all maintenance before or at the required time and I believe that is the key to the longevity of these cars.
Thank you, Daewoo!
mazerunner, 10/20/2007
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 5-speed Lanos hatchback brand new in 2000 and have not had any problems with it at all. The car has started every time and handles well. I made sure to get all my oil changes every 3000 miles and I replaced my timing belt at 55,000 miles. There was a recall involving one of the sensors back in 2003 or so, but aside from that and buying new tires and a muffler, I haven't put a lot of money into this car at all. It's good on gas, has cheap insurance, is easy to park, corners well, and even has a bit of speed to go along with it. I think this car has served me so well because I've taken care of it as far as maintenance is concerned. Even if it died tomorrow, it's been worth it.
I love my litter bug!!!
FLAVIA, 05/06/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos SE 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have this car for about 3 1/2 years and I only have had minor problems due to the normal use, and unluckly with this car since I had a accident 6 months after I bought it, but the Daewoo dealer took care of everything, and basicly they rebuilt my car and I could not believe it still drive perfect with no noise and no problems ...And so far I had only change oil, tires, and brake pads. But the only thing I don't like is the noise that my car make and when accelate with the AC it loses power. I would buy it again if they had 2005/06, because I would not sale my car before then, there is no need, it is a excellent economic car car
Best $9000 I've ever spent
palmer, 02/20/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has not given me any problems whatsoever. It's fun to drive, surprisingly roomy, fairly good on gas, and offers a lot of features for an unbelievably low price. I live in South Carolina and I've driven this car to New Jersey, Alabama, Florida, and Washington DC without any problems. I've kept the car properly maintained and it has never let me down. Of course, a Daewoo Lanos Hatchback is NOT a BMW 5-Series, but for $9000, I definitely got more than my money's worth. Great car!
Best $9000 I've ever spent
Palmer, 02/20/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has not given me any problems whatsoever. It's fun to drive, surprisingly roomy, fairly good on gas, and offers a lot of features for an unbelievably low price. I live in South Carolina and I've driven this car to New Jersey, Alabama, Florida, and Washington DC without any problems. I've kept the car properly maintained and it has never let me down. Of course, a Daewoo Lanos Hatchback is NOT a BMW 5-Series, but for $9000, I definitely got more than my money's worth. Great car!
i love my little woo
rich2000, 06/27/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
good style, good pick up, no anti lock brakes is my only real dislike. and its kinda hard to get parts for trhere fore more expensivev to fix when needed, but very reliable
Daewoo 2000 Lanos S Hatchback
Leif, 07/03/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As a second vehicle to my BMW 740i, I've used this vehicle as a get around town car, and it has performed well without any major problems. It has some hard working 22,500 miles on it. The only problem associated with it has been the headlight connections burned out on each side. A trip to the dealer took care of the problem before Daewoo closed their doors. Roomy for it's size and a wonderfully cold air conditioner has been appreciated. The ride is a bit rough on torn up streets, but it isn't rattling and noisy while driving. It keeps up with the traffic and parking is a breeze. The paint is still glossy and clean after years of being in the elements.
It was NEVER in the shop! Most reliable car.
JDuck, 06/26/2017
updated 06/29/2020
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 20 years, and I finally parted with my beloved 2000 Daewoo Lanos. It was still working great. But it was finally too small for my family and I needed a bigger car. I gave it to a friend and it is still going strong. It has never broken down. Never. Not once in 20 years. Really. And I was HARD on it - I used it to carry heavy sound equipment all the time, and construction supplies. (The rear seats fold down and the trunk is HUGE.) That said, I drove short distances and it's only at about 120K miles. I performed the recommended engine belt replacement (every 60K miles) and I changed the oil every 8K miles or so when I remembered. I have replaced the usual wear and tear items: like fluids and the battery, and also the alternator and tires occasionally. Air conditioning coolant had to be replaced at year 18. The only things that ever actually went wrong was light inside the trunk went out after about 12 years, and I broke off the exterior lever of the door handle (very simple to replace though). I know Daewoo is out of business and you rarely find Daewoos anymore. But if you see one used, know it is a reliable car. Simple, cheap, but so very reliable. Any Japanese or Korean car repair place will be able to do the routine maintenance. It isn't a complicated car. But when they say they have never worked on a Daewoo before it is because they don't break down. Also a bonus - no one steals them for parts because there is no market for that. Hint: avoid red paint colors when possible because those don't hold up as well as other colors. The only downside. I have heard rumors that the Chevy Aveo is mostly the same car (they took over Daewoo when it went under). But I have no experience with it. Worth looking at at least.
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Daewoo = Zero problems
Phil, 08/02/2009
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for 4 1/2 years without ever having a single problem. It had 30,000 miles on it when I bought it and I used synthetic oil the whole time which is a no-brainer for any car. Granted I only drove about 5000 miles a year, but the car was the picture of reliability. The new Subaru WRX actually looks like a Lanos. The style still looks good today and there is plenty of leg and head room. Did I get lucky and get a trouble free car? From what I've read, I suppose that is possible. All I know is that I would buy another one in a heartbeat and would recommend it to anyone who wants an inexpensive, reliable car. The chassis was designed by Porsche...yes that Porsche.
Need Another One
Green Kepi, 11/16/2010
2000 Daewoo Lanos SE 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Here it is almost 2011 and the 'old girl' is still going strong. Nearly 200,000 miles. This car has paid for itself many times over! When it does die on me. Will be like losing a member of the family!
the WooWoo..
Greyflash, 12/31/2003
2000 Daewoo Lanos SE 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car , after my Honda Civic was stolen, not knowing it was a corporate orphan. Nevertheless, It has a better radio (4 spkrs) than my Civic, rear windows pop out, & seats are most comfortable. I had the windows tinted, & installed sheepskin seatcovers. It has been a great car, & dependable. Only expenses in a year & 1/2 are two tires (Fr.), new battery, & wiper blades!
Excellent compact car
Yoon Kim, 04/25/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent compact car
Test drive it and you won't regret
Los, 05/07/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A very good car even for tall drivers! Check it out!
Excellent Car, But...
Tricia Edwards, 06/19/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far, the experience with my Lanos has been excellent, other than three things. #1.) The passenger seat seatbelt gets too tight as the car travels and refuses to loosen if you pull the strap. #2.) The air conditioning unit appears to leak water inside on the passenger side floor. #3.) The chrome colored paint is coming off the hubcaps. Other than these three items, I am very satisfied with the excellent performance of my vehicle.
Pleasant Surprise
PGHdriver, 07/02/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos SE 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and performance of my Daewoo Lanos, especially since the car was so inexpensive. The car is extremely responsive and handles excellently. The interior is comfortable and tastefully laid out. I do a lot of interstate/highway driving with some city driving, and my gas mileage is excellent. I shopped around extensively when I purchased my Lanos, and I have not been disappointed with my choice. I think the Lanos is an outstanding value given its performance, design, features, and price.
Buyer Beware!
Jandreau, 08/10/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm glad that all these other people have had good results with their Daewoo's, but I have had nothing but problems. My car's engine keeps having power problems and nobody can fix it. Now I find out that Daewoo is bankrupt and due to the bankruptcy is not making anymore parts for their cars. If something breaks your local Daewoo dealer had better still have the part in stock because otherwise you will no be able to get the part. Be safe do not but a Daewoo!
The Daewoo Lanoos dogs
very disappointed, 08/09/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this vehicle has been poor from the word go. It has been hard on brakes and tires; has exhibited much less than expected fuel economy, and when warranty parts were required, they were not available anywhere in the country,
Love My Lanos - Joy to own and drive
MarieMargaret, 08/26/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My opinion is that cars depreciate so I'm not going to spend a lot of money and it has to get me from point A to B with dependability and economy. This car fills the bill. When you sit behind the wheel you don't feel like you are in a tin box. My warranty was purchased through General Motors. Had some transmission slippage problems but dealership caught it on regular servicing and resolved with no cost or hassle to me whatsoever.
great little car, drives much larger
langston, 09/18/2002
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is great on the road, good on turns. It feels larger inside than it looks on the outside. Bought it through ebay, didn't know what is was like, never drove one before. I was really suprised at the handleing, great car.
REPLACE YOUR TIMING BELT ASAP
iliad, 06/05/2006
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
REPLACE YOUR TIMING BELT ASAP. The belt will go down before 50,000 miles. And it will ruin you engine. leave you with 16 bent valves. Almost all Daewoo cars have this problem. The quality of the belt is really poor and the repair cost will be more expensive than the value of the car. The rubber parts of this car are really weak.
Expensive Trouble
unhapper owner, 06/06/2005
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 65,000 miles as a poor college student with high hopes after looking at all these positive reviews, but my experience has been anything but positive. I bought it for only $2,800, but have had to put literally half that into repairs. With only 72,000 miles on it, the engine had to be replaced because a piston broke. It was quite the ordeal to find someone with a used engine because parts for the Daewoo are not even being made anymore and very few people in the US are familiar with the cars.
Lemon and Piece of Junk
Lemon Picker, 06/14/2006
2000 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car in the world. I got this car after it had only 9K miles. Drove it for a while and all sorts of problems. Where do I start? First of all, it's not a very economical car and uses a lot of gas for its size. No power and it's very embarrassing to drive uphill especially if you have a couple of passengers. It acts like it has a motorcycle engine. Dashboard constantly shows Check Engine light which is very annoying. Battery dies constantly. I think there is major electrical issues with this car. Avoid this car at all cost people!