Used 2002 Daewoo Nubira Consumer Reviews
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Decent car, several significant flaws
pjrcard, 03/15/2011
2001 Daewoo Nubira CDX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2001 Daewoo Nubira CDX, auto, as a retired rental in 2003 with about 18,000 miles. It now has 97,000. In general I like it. The design was sleak at the time and remains modern. Sunroof was great on summer days. Interior leather and design was nice and in general it's been a good drive. But beware. It has a few very significant flaws. Many owners have reported problems with control arms and ball joints due to a poor design. I've had to replace the control arms 3 times now. The emergency brake wears quickly. Right rear power window doesn't work, right front very slow. Paint chipping on door handles. Good car to look at, and fun to drive, but has some serious issues.
Very Few Problems After 7 Years
fahonsey, 08/04/2009
2001 Daewoo Nubira SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2001 Daewoo brand new off the lot and I still have it. I bought it because of the low price. There were a few recalls I've had fixed and I've had a sensor fixed on my automatic transmission because it wouldn't come out of park. They do have a problem with a weak front end when hitting potholes (You know how U.S. Highways are) and the controller arms had to be replaced. The dealer has great mechanics and they tell me what to look for in certain parts that might go out like the timing chain after about 60,000 miles. Regular maintenance like the manual has in it has kept the engine running perfectly. It's been a real bargain for me.
Nightmare
hellofacar, 11/12/2010
2001 Daewoo Nubira SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car, I've made the mistake to buy it used, from a friend, with a 106,000 miles. After 6 months of use, it had become a nightmare, soon after the timing belt broke on it, no matter how good I've tried to maintain it. Worse, the whole car got the lower control replaced, but problem still not solved. I hated the car and heaven only blesses those who still own one in their garage. I'm also happy they don't make them anymore, and would not recommend anyone. I should have given it for charity, but preferred to scrap it instead. Don't buy this car please .
DON'T GET IN AN ACCIDENT
nosey1991, 07/18/2011
2002 Daewoo Nubira SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
ok i had my deawoo for about a year and i got in an accident i was going 5 mph and it totaled it. that was me hitting a reese hitch. the front bumper is of styli-foam. Dont get me wrong i loved that car it got me where i needed to go. if i was going 5 mph and it did that i would hate to see it at 40 mph. Would could have fixed it but it would have cost us more then what the car is worth. The air bags are 3000 a piece. And we could not find a radiator any where this car is alot of work if u have the money to but in it then go for it. This car is very expense to fix..
Beware - no parts out there
Totaled, 07/14/2002
2002 Daewoo Nubira CDX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased this vehicle for an errand runner. Great value with lots of options. Gas mileage lower than hoped, but other than that, no problems. UNTIL... had a minor accident and are told there are NO PARTS available, except maybe from Korea. The insurance will not wait that long and is declaring it Totaled! Since these vehicles have such a low resale value, we are ending owing money on a car we no longer have. Lesson learned!
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