Used 2001 Daewoo Leganza Consumer Reviews
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I was excited when I first purchased this new vechicle ($16500) but failed to consider the MOST obvious...RESALE VALUE. Last week, I went to trade-in my car and one dealership offered me $2300 and another said he could squeeze $5300 ($600 of that was because of the leather). My car is clean shining, beautiful, everybody ideal automobile but worth NOTHING. I WAS SHOCKED!!!
Great car, wish it had better resale
I've had this car almost 3 years with very minimal problems. I am just facing the drawback of resale after paying $16k in January 2000. But if you can steal one of these used for $5000 or so do it! Quality CD sound system, comfortable leather seats, good handling on snow. Fuel injectors can be a bit sensitive to make the engine light come on but it wasnt anything to worry about...so I would recommend adding a bottle of injector cleaner to your fuel tank every couple months. My local Toyota (formerly Daewoo and Toyota) dealer assures me that service will not be a problem even with the discontinuance of the Daewoo line.
My Experience
I had no problems at all with my car. After reading the review of the "experts," I have to disagree with their notes on the suspension being less than good. I think that it is a great car at a good price. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a good value.
Leganza - Nice car (with the hassle)
Bought the car in 2000 with 42k miles. Love driving it! Taken it to Penn State numerous times with no problems. Drive it NYC and no problems. It has a very nice interior and the ride is superior. I think it deserves a V6 for a lot more power. I now have 52k miles and a big problem with this car is oil leaking. Had the valve cover gasket replaced at 48k and now need a new rear main seal. Otherwise it's a very good car...needs new cupholder design and the fuse cover stinks.
Great Car
This car was a great buy. It was too bad about the company going under in the US. I'm sure they would have produced many other great autos.