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5 out of 5 stars

The best first car!

Abbey, 12/27/2015
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

These cars are a rare sighting these days and I often wonder if I am driving the only Daewoo left on the road. My grandmother gave me this car about 4.5 years ago because she was afraid of not being able to get parts. The car was in perfect shape with only 39k miles. I have since driven this car very hard, I commute an hour to school in all weather (western NY winters!) and put a lot of miles on it. I may [non-permissible content removed] from everyone who sees it but I truly love this car! For being 15 years old Margaret needs minimal repairs and gets me where I need to go. It will truly be a sad day when I have to get a new vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

GREAT SMALL CAR

cristian, 09/05/2015
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Every one talks bad about the car since brand is not well known, but if go in to detail youll see this daewoo stopped production on 2002 but the car itself (machine under chasis) continue to be produce under different makes and model names. This is way people would say (You will never find parts for that car) and when you go online youll find that engine search like amazon or Google would say this car fits several parts from different makes, so guess what!!! you have more parts than any one car out there. now, when it comes to cheap yes, is a cheap and reliable car, dont complain about this car saying how crappy [non-permissible content removed] it is, is true is cheap, but thats what you're paying, dont compare it to a bmw or fancy one, as far I myself I've one bought this year and got clear was a cheap standar car, no bad or excellent at all, but it turned out to be a very good reliable car, super smooth to drive not as hard as the volskwagen jetta I've had before and being a better make, but this one comes out ahead on comfort, overall I'm happy with this car, is just what I was looking for and what I need.

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

LoveALanos

MyLanos, 09/08/2010
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I was interested in a hyundai excel until i test drove the daewoo lanos and fell in love. It is a great little car, and the only thing i have replaced in the 4 years i have had it is the battery.I am glad i went with daewoo now as a friend bought the hyundai excel and has had nothing but probs with it.The daewoo lanos is better on fuel, has less road noise, and is actually faster, and to top it all off our family of four fit perfectly in it. Greatest purchase i ever made.Even the hubby(ford ute man) loves to drive it and i have trouble getting the keys back off him! The only problem i have found is the headlights arent that great, even after putting better globes in but all up,i love my lanos

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Don't Give Up

dk1706, 07/27/2004
2002 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The car is excellent! I was also thinking twice on how on earth am I going to get parts for Daewoo since they are no longer in the US. Then the Chevy Aveo comes out and the Suzuki Reno in the US, which are rebadged, Daewoo Kalos and the Daewoo Lecetti in europe also the Reno is called the Chevy Optra in Canada. The Chevy Aveo has a 1.6L engine the same as the Lanos. This solves engine parts problems.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Experience my first time around

RACH, 01/24/2007
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

When I bought the car (my first) I was very skeptical, but I have never regretted it for a minute. I have had my 'woo for almost three years and it has never broken down, and has only needed its regular maintenance. I've driven it across the Midwest at least three times, and from Missouri to New York and back without a care. The only issue I have had to deal with was a recall on a small part in the engine, which was replaced at no cost. It is very easy to drive, and runs just fine in winter weather. Stinks that parts are getting scarce if I do have a break.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2001 daewoo lanos

bob bullard, 04/01/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

been a joy. absolutely no maintaince, gets me down the road with no problems or complaint. i would buy another if they were available

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3.88 out of 5 stars

My BluWoo

PeeWee, 02/19/2005
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new with a/c, auto & a few other small things for $6,500! It feels like a cheap car but it was cheap. Not bad for the money though. It's roomy, comfortable, with decent pep.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I Love My Daewoo!

Momma_84, 05/10/2005
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I've only had the Lanos, Daewoo for less than a month. I really like the car because the size, comfort, and style. It only takes $20.00 to fill it up. The gas mileage is great. I get around 23-28 miles to gallon and on long trips I'm sure I'll get even better. The steering is very tight and when ever you turn the wheel you better make sure you want to turn then because that's what you are going to do. I just like the over all experience that I have had with my car already.

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5 out of 5 stars

daewoo

smilinfc, 11/17/2003
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

THis is a really great car. It's unfortunate that they dont make them in the US anymore. I havent had a single problem with it ever. If they were still made here I would buy another in a heart beat!

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1.25 out of 5 stars

2nd Worst Car I've Ever Owned

AnyComonSens, 06/03/2009
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2002 Daewoo Lanos with only 51,000 miles on it about 11 months ago. I bought this car when gas prices were at $4+ per gallon, and I got stuck needing a new car at the wrong time. I've always driven small 4 cylinder cars and prices on them soared last summer right when I needed to replace mine. This Lanos was the only thing I could find in my price range so I fell for it. The only car I've ever owned that was actually crappier than this car was an '86 Ford Escort. There really is no comparison between this car and the other 4 cylinders I've owned. I've owned Volkswagons, Toyotas, Nissans, Fords, etc. and this Daewoo is by far the cheapest piece of junk I've owned since the Escort.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Not that great of a car.

Vash, 06/14/2009
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

The car breaks down when ever it wants, the mpg is not that great, i can go from corbin to london and have a full tank and it is on half. The handling is fine... but over all this car stinks, you cant find parts for it most of the time, if you need a part for it... good luck... i could not find a damn thing on it. So please get a car that you can fix if you break, cause this car is not going to do you any good if something breaks, the transmission codes on it cant be read on most gauges.... Good luck to all that has one.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Great Value car

dustyn12, 06/03/2007
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Daewoo Lanos has been really good. The seats are really nice and very comfortable although ride is fairly rough. Mine has the cassette/CD combination stereo that is very nice for the price and has a large colorful display but the track up button does not work and does not remember where you are on a song when turned off. Although I do wish that the car had larger visors. Performance is actually a little understated and does really well considering the small engine size. Overall I would definitely recommend this car.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Good car but has a lot against it

dustyn12, 11/30/2006
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just recently bought this car and although it was in fairly rough condition when I bought it, it was a good value for the price. They really cheaped out on parts of the car like the visors, controls as well as other areas that wouldn't hurt to of improved a little bit more. Stereo is great but the cd player will start the song over if turned off and the track up button sometime goes down instead of up. The cupholder blocks the cd player and buttons are often hidden. Stereo is mounted low. Overall is a great car for the price, just make sure you find an incredible deal like I did.

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5 out of 5 stars

Daewoo lanos

Joshua creary, 12/18/2019
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Mine is a 2000 DOHC 1.6. I bought it 2004 after a car rental finished using it in Jamaica. I just changed the worn parts and been driving that car like a sports car. I have one problem with it: the timing belt, if burst, will force you to overhaul the engine. Otherwise it beautiful. And just as the expert said, i can fling it around corners at varios speeds.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great

wilo, 04/10/2002
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Lanos is a more faster and perform better than the RIO or the Accent/Brio boht on the city or the highway and the interior and exterior quality is better. The suspension and ride quality are the same of a Toyota Echo(2001) with a good fuel econo.Putting some aftermarket stuff on the car will make it even better.

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4 out of 5 stars

We bought TWO Lanos S sedans

Norm Wherrett, 09/24/2005
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

In February 2003, we bought two used 2002 Lanos S sedans sight-unseen from a wholesaler in Arizona for $3,650 each. Both cars were loaded, used only 10K miles, with remaining factory warranty. We could not be happier! They drive well, get 30+ mpg, and have been totally reliable. Factory recall [electrical] handed PDQ by local Daewoo dealer [our cars didn't have the problem]. Cars now have 21K each.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Don't Rely on Reliability

Shane Centers, 10/26/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

We've owned this car for 2 years, and it has been one big piece of hell! The fuel injectors keep clogging, and Budget keeps making on us by using the cleaning solutions to clean them, $89.99 each time for 3 times, and we have to keep fighting to use the warranty to replace the injectors. Sound system for factory is awesome, but just dont depend on its reliability.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Reliable Vehicle

Mark B, 04/25/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I currently have over 20,000 plus miles and have had no trouble with the car. I have owned a Honda Civic and a Toyota Corolla and this car compares to them as far as reliability is concerned. The Lanos that I purchased was at least $5,000 to $7,000 less the Honda and Corolla that I was considering to purchase. this car has been a good finacial decision and has saved me a great deal of money and has proven to be a reliable vehicle. I would recommend the purchase of this vehicle to my friends and family.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I LOVE my Daewoo

Kris10, 03/10/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love my lil hatchback. This is my first car, and I am lucky enough to find a new car that is affordable and reliable. Not only do I look good in this car, but it takes me where I need to go and doesn't eat up a lot of gas. There is nothin that I enjoy doing more that cruisin' around in my Lanos!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

NOT HAPPY!!

HONDAMAN, 06/06/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car has been in the shop more than driven!! We have had the car for two months and the car has had a miss firing problem, and a cat. converter problem, check engine light keeps coming back on!! Seemed like a nice car for the money, think again!!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Waste of money

Kelly S, 07/30/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am totally not happy with this car. I would never recommend this car to anyone. Yeah it looks cute. But when anything happens, don't expect to get your car back for at least 2 1/2 weeks. One time my car was in the shop for 3 months straight, then it had to be towed from M.D to N.Y, then it was in the shop for another month, then 2 weeks another time. It is ridiculous. I am trying to get rid of this car as we speak b/c basically the car is made of glue. Not worth spending your money on, even if it is your first car. By the way if you don't know already Daewoo went bankrupt. Keep that in mind.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Get One While You Can

Simon Marchant, 02/21/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

What a great little car. Fun to drive, room in the back for adults, great gas mileage, reliable and inexpensive. If you want one get it now while dealers are selling them off with huge discounts. I got mine at 50% off of sticker, brand new. A couple of quick modifications will knock almost 2 seconds off of the 0-60 time. Very pleased. Good build quality and comfortable to travel around in.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Lanos is no loser

tregaskis, 08/03/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have driven this vehicle for one year and 30,000 miles. During that time I have averaged 32.4 miles per gallon and the only non-scheduled attention it has needed was a replacemtn windshield from a thrown rock. The car is spunky and handles my driving needs admirably. I cannot say enough. Too bad about the resale but I am keeping it till it is dead anyway.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the money

Ceworkman, 08/13/2002
updated 12/04/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am a college professor and needed reliable transportation for a long, daily commute. The Lanos has been in Spain and Europe for several years before coming here and done remarkably well so I figured I would give it a try. Great price and after 22,000 miles in less than a year I have had not one problem with it. The car handles well on the interstate and has enough power to do reasonably well in traffic. Sorry to see that Daewoo won´t be staying here in the states. We certainly are missing out on a chance for economical and reliable transportation.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

cheap sports car

rick45, 11/12/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Good handing,engine has good power. Easy to modify to make sporty. No problems so far. I hope I don't have problems because getting parts may be a nightmare.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Lanos

Hank Frederick, 08/18/2002
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great performance, but difficult to get parts replacements.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good, for now...

Daewho?, 08/07/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had the car since 2001 with only 28 miles on it. I know have over 40,000 miles on it and the only problem I have had with it is replacing the upper coolant hose & O ring. Not bad, but I had to overnight the parts, otherwise it would take 4-5 days just to get the part. Plus, my dealrhsip doesnt deal with Daewoos anymore so if I need a repair I have to go somewhere else, and Daewoo dealers are getting scarece. I do enjoy the size, as I am in Chicago and parking there is tough, but not for me! And you cant beat $13 for gas each week, and I drive well over 200 miels a week.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Nice Lanos

gregg, 04/24/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Good quality, good value. Decent performance. Very good handling--feels solid on the road. Fairly quiet interior.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2001 Lanos Sport Review

djohn76, 01/16/2004
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The most BANG for your buck! Only wish it got a little better gas milage. But overall excellent performance, style and for the money, comfort. Its too bad that Generous Motors had to pull the plug on the American Based portion. For a large company, they sure were scared of a small company making a dent in their precious sales. I will never buy another General Motors product again.

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5 out of 5 stars

My New 4 Door Lanos

S.King, 02/28/2002
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my new Dawoo Lanos S 4 door about 1 month ago.I would recommend anyone buying one.This is a great car,cheap payments,great gas mileage,great interior features and body lines.Loaded car cd cassette,all power for about the same price as what I could have bought a used car for.The warranty is excellent.I love this little car.Great for a family of 3 such as mine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good buy for beginers

DChaquea, 06/25/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Had it for exactly one year and had NOT one problem with it, even after using a not so expensive oil and filter. Gave me greate milage.It felt very save at high speeds, and it definetly was a fun ride. I loved the fact that it was small, but still felt spacious inside. The sound system was good. In my country most taxis use this brand, so you can figure that it is a very reliable car. I only got rid of it and bought the Leganza, because the car became too small once my baby was born.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Ahead of the Pack

sharklover, 03/13/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The 2001 Daewoo Lanos is a great car in so many ways. It's inexpensive, gets good gas mileage, is fun to drive (believe it!), and best of all, has the get-up-and-go of cars that cost a whole lot more. I drive 70 miles round-trip to work every day, and most of that is at speeds of 70-85 mph. My Lanos has no problem keeping up with (and passing) other cars on the road.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

What a great little car!

diggin_mole, 08/19/2002
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am very pleased with my Lanos Sport. It is the best car one can get for the money. Where else can you get CD, leather, a/c etc... for this price? It also has an enormous amount of space for both passengers and cargo for a car this size. I have yet to find something I can't fit in it. It also gets great gas mileage and on top of all this it is really a cute little car. I love it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Do the Woo!!!

Dumbfound, 01/17/2003
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my Woo [used even though new] for around 8,000 bones, equipped with airbags, CD and cassette, and a Stealth alarm system. I left the lot with a reading of 8 miles. Today it reads 4604 [I know, I know. That isn't a lot]. So far, I haven't had any problems [except an occasional rattling, probably due to the kind of music I play >:)], and I don't expect any [actually, I'm hoping there wont be any, because its going to be hella hard to find service and parts]. I've had more fun driving this little car, than I've had with my parent's SUV [my dog likes it too]. Weaving in and out of traffic is more fun than ever!!! I can't wait to soup this baby up...

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Not Bad

Bitsy, 01/28/2003
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new for $7995. It came with the comfort package, A/C, PS. It also had the floor mats. A pretty good value. I really had not planned to buy this car but the price made it attractive. Test driving sealed the deal. This little car has good pickup, it can manuever well in highway traffic. It is very comfortable for an econo-bubble and a real pleasure to drive. The power rack and pinion steering gives it very positve responsive handling. The five speed stick gives it the feel of a European sports car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

GREAT LITTLE MOTOR

MADMIXOLOGIST, 09/04/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

aN INEXPENSIVE COMPACT CAR WITH FEATURES THAT ARE UNBEATABLE AT THAT PRICE, ALLTHOUGH DAEWOO USA WENT BELLY UP. GM HAS A HUGE STOCKPILE ON PARTS AND ARE PLANNING 2 NEW MODELS NEXT YEAR UNDER THE CHEVY NAMEPLATE MADE BY DAEWOO

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4.5 out of 5 stars

so far so GOOD!

PADaewoo, 02/04/2003
2002 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am up to 58,000. miles and am still going strong!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Lanos Sport

lanosdude, 10/10/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Very dependable, fun to drive subcompact. Comfortable front seats with good headroom and good forward visibility. Car rides well for such a short wheelbase, build quality is excellent and design is much better looking than the boxy looking VW Golf.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

the red bubble

Damien, 09/30/2005
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Our family purchased the vehicle new in Sept. 2001. It had 2 miles upon delivery. The vehicle was used to commute 5 days a week from Sussex NJ to Wayne NJ. The upper half of motor was rebuilt at around 75k. Timing chain snapped and damaged motor. The odometer is creeping up on 100k. The air is still cold, it still drives in a straight line and only had 3 alignments in 4 years. The original fuel pump is still pumping. The automatic transaxle still shifts smoothly with nearly 100k. My friends liked it as much as I do and I wish more people appreciated the car. It's a great car! If they were still available for sale in the US I would go buy another brand new one.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome little car

Michael2000, 03/01/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

If you are by yourself or have a mate, this is the car if you are looking for good looks, descent performance, gas efficiency, nice gadgets and such. Awesome stereo and very good pick up!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Enjoying this vehicle

NICELANOS, 03/01/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I'm grateful purchasing this car. I can't find a vehicle that I would pay $238.00 with ZERO down for 60 months. This car, I have found. Now it has almost 25K miles on it and hope it will last me for another 3 years cuz I drive across states between DC and CA 2 times a year during the break and school year. Let's see. NO PART REPLACED OR REPAIRED SINCE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Small car for a big guy

Bert, 10/16/2002
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm 5 foot 9 inches and weigh in at 305 pounds. I recently test drove a 97 Saturn SL1, a 96 Chevy Lumina, a 95 Buick Skylark, a 99 Ford Escort, and the 'woo. Guess which one is the *only* one I fit into comfortably, *without* benefit of tilt-wheel. Yup. I slide in and out of the Lanos like it's a Lincoln. Unbeleivable. I can even ride comfortably in the back. the 2001 Lanos was also the least expensive of the above cars, and only had 5700 miles, leftover warranty, and plenty of options. A perfect used car, if you can find someone willing to part with theirs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Daewoo Lanos Sport 2D

Beaz, 02/01/2005
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love driving this car! It's fun and it looks great. Not to mention the approximately 28 mpg I get with all the driving that I do. Awesome!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

inexpensive transportation

Bulldog260, 06/16/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The car is very reliable. The air is cold and is comfortable for 5 passengers. The trunk is spacious enough to toss in golf clubs, etc.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

leothelion89, 05/23/2014
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had the car since it was new. Bought it right off the showroom floor in October of 2000. In the 14 years of owning it its only needed minor maintence. In 2001 and in 2002 it needed brakes both times as the factory brakes were defective from the beginning. It needed more brakes in 2009 when a mechanical failure occured. In 2008 it needed a new battery the OEM battery lasted 8 yrs, In 2013 it needed brake lines and a brake hose and in 2014 it needed a new thermostat. All in all this car is great it is dependable and it has lasted most of 14 years on just oil changes. Only problem ive had with it is the fact the A/C never worked from the getgo

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4 out of 5 stars

Silver. Fox

Barton Sorrells, 08/17/2022
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2001 silver Lanos hatchback new for $6000 dollars. It was really a fun car to drive. The only complaint that I had about it was that it had a cassette tape player when other car manufacturers were putting in DVD players. I did put 107,000 miles on it before I traded it in. I got $1000 dollars in trade in for it. I really miss that car. It was fun to drive and easy to park.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

GOOD CAR FOR THE MONEY

LADY DAEWOO, 04/04/2002
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a great little entry level car, my wife bought one and she loves it!! Handles good and the fuel economy is great. I would recommend this car for PRICE factor alone, nothing compares to this PRICE. PERIOD.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

my daewoo

boxmeow, 12/22/2003
2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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bought the car to use during winter times so i can store my other car during winter. its a good car. no aftermarket parts for it though. rotors warped within first 3000k dealer refuses warranty work. the car is good but i hate the dealership i bought it from. they dont honor their warranties it seems. good thing that im a mechanic.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Fun car

jgirt246, 07/26/2008
2002 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased for fuel saving. Drove it for about 8 months then threw a rod. It's been sitting in my driveway since June of 07. No one will even look at it. They say there are no parts availible and they cant work on these anymore. But when it was running it was a great car. Broke down at 61xxx miles.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

good car

s.craft, 04/18/2006
2001 Daewoo Lanos S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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My only problem with my Daewoo is my radio will not work since I changed my battery. I called the service department. They gave me some codes, none of them worked.I do not get it! How will the thief know the radio will not work when they steal it? Will they really bring it back? HELP!! sc/Love my Daewoo!

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