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2001 Daewoo Lanos

2001 Daewoo Lanos
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 3.5

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Glad It Was A Rental

by pvreditor, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200
Apr 13 '03 - Updated Apr 30 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Pretty nimble; started every time
Cons: High idle speed; cheap feeling interior; lurching transmission
The Bottom Line: Although it did get me where I wanted to go, the Daewoo Lanos is not a car I would buy.

I did not set out purposefully to acquire the 2001 Daewoo Lanos for my weeklong ride on a recent business trip to Las Vegas. I did seek out the lowest-cost car rental, and at $90 per week — not counting the outrageous taxes they charge in Las Vegas ...

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Budget Minded Car

by jgoss1074
Oct 12 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Very cheap, great warranty, good gas milage, roomy, lots of trunk space
Cons: No "oomph", poor seats & controls
The Bottom Line: This car is great if you are on a budget and won't spend thousands on flashy features. If you like a Hondas this is a great alternative.

I bought a fully loaded sedan (4d) new while on the market for a used Honda. I had really wanted to buy a Honda, but when it came down to price and I realized I was going to buy a Honda with lots of miles for the same price, I figured I'd go with the...

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Daewoo Lanos: Don't Buy Me

by kjell1979 Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500
Jul 08 '02 - Updated Apr 27 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Cheap, comfortable, good trunk space
Cons: Fragile, not a good value for its class, the radio security is annoying
The Bottom Line: If you want a fragile, fuel efficient car for around $10,000 like this, go with the Hyundai Accent. You'll get more for less money.

A Word About This Type of Car Let me first start off by telling you that I am biased with regards to cars. I got in an accident in my Subaru Forester in August of 2001 and after that I have trouble endorsing cars that I probably would have died ...

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Great little car

by fungui123
Feb 15 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Good Fuel Efficiency Dual front Airbags Comfy Front seats Nice looking body
Cons: Weak AM/FM radio
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this to anyone looking for a cheap and efficient car.

I bought the 2001 Daewoo Lanos used in 2004 and I feel like I got a great deal. I was looking for a small, fuel efficient and easy to maintain car for my lengthy commute to work. I was initially looking at the Civic, Tercel or Mazda 3 - but they all we a ...

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What a cute car!!

by vickatina
Mar 30 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Good car for the price. Roomy trunk. Smooth ride.
Cons: Cupholder in a bad place. Defroster not very effective.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend it to anyone who is a commuter, good car for tight parking. Nice size for taking the kids to school and grocery shopping.

Back in August, I purchased a brand new 2001 Daewoo Lanos. It is a 2 door hatchback. It's been a few months now, and I don't have any major complaints.

I'm not saying the car is perfect, but I think it is a good car for the price. Altogether,...

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2001 Daewoo Lanos Sport

by epiniongiver
Feb 09 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Excellent design, great gas mileage, fairly roomy.
Cons: Had 7 months - so far the cup holders are the only complaint.
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for an affordable car that will get you from point A to point B, I recommend to keep Daewoos as one of your options.

As I started looking for a new car, my options were Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf or Volkswagen Jetta. Because I am in college I need a small size car to be able to squeeze it anywhere there is a tiny gap. The Jetta was too big, while the Golf could work....

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Not bad for a cheap car, but it IS cheap

by packdragon
May 10 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 2.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Nice styling, smooth ride, intuitive controls, pretty spacious for its size.
Cons: Awkward steering, flimsy cupholder, acceleration is mediocre.
The Bottom Line: It's an ok car, but I'd save up a little more for Honda or Toyota.

I rented the fully loaded sedan for a couple days. My biggest complaint by far was the steering and steering wheel. The power steering at times felt somewhat removed, like driving in an old video game. I like to be able to feel the road at least a...

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Decent car for the cost

by japaricangirl
Feb 24 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Reliable, fun to drive, affordable, good mileage
Cons: Hey, you get what you pay for
The Bottom Line: Great for someone who's on a budget and needs a dependable vehicle. Not for someone wants anything fancy. This is a BASIC car.

I recently sold my big family van. I then started my search for a little used car from which I expected some amount of reliability for the money I intended to spend, as well as good gas mileage. (How refreshing that would be after the van...) I was on ...

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You cant beat it for the price

by bamurray
Jul 18 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Cheap, Economic, Reliable, sleek look
Cons: Not much power, Parts are hard to find
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a good car that is cheap. I have had no trouble with mine and I bought it used.

When I was looking for a car I thought I would have to buy an old used car, with at least over 10,00 ...

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Great deal on a left over 2001 model

by simon609zp
Feb 11 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Pretty roomy, great gas mileage, inexpensive
Cons: Not the fastest thing on four wheels
The Bottom Line: For what I paid for it, you can't beat it.

I just go this 3 door Lanos S in 01/03. 50% discount on remaining inventory is tough to pass up. 2000 miles later I am still happy with my purchase. No problems, great gas mileage (35 mpg average). Not the fastest thing off the lights, but have...

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2001 Daewoo Lanos S Hatchback

by canutrustme
Feb 24 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 2.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Cheap sticker price,good on gas,Thats about all you get.
Cons: Cup holders,poor quality seats,no clock on radio,poor gas mileage(if pushed)
The Bottom Line: If you have no choice or limited choices then go ahead but if you have good credit or lots of cash then avoid this one.

I bought this car in October of 2001 and i really had no choice because my 1990 Acura Integra RS was at 179,000 miles and had many problems and it was either trade it or be stuck with a dead car. So when the car salesman was looking at my 90 Acura...

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A car for the everyday person

by Ray_073
Jun 24 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Economical, Stylish, and affordable
Cons: Not a very fast car
The Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a car and do not have that much money the Daewoo Lanos is a really great car. It’s stylish, economical, and affordable.

Its solid engineering reassures you on the drive to work or school. Its fuel efficiency pleasantly surprises you at the gas pump. And with exceptional quality in a fun-to-drive package that inspires you at every turn, the Lanos will no doubt convince you...

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2000 1600cc Daewoo Lanos SX

by sjs2905
Sep 15 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: very quick, cheap insurance, loads of room, reliable (quite the work horse!)
Cons: parts hard to find, diagnostics have to be done by dealer rather than local garage
The Bottom Line: Given the choice i'd have an aston martin, but a daewoo lanos gets you from A to B just as good!

Well a little over three years ago i was a learner driver driving around in a 1.1l M reg ford fiesta, bit of an old shed if i'm honest! Due to a move to a house with an awkward drive my mother decided that there was no way that she was gonna drive her ...

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Great little car

by mac2k
Jun 08 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: MPG good, quick , handles well, spartan, spacious trunk, cheap to maintain
Cons: seats are too firm , dash rattles a bit, suspensions are soft
The Bottom Line: I would buy another one at this price you really can't go wrong

I have only good things to say about this car, first I did not expect a BMW but an honest cheap easy on the gas car and this is what you will get .. frst the engine . .. mine is the Automatic 1.6 liter, I get about 40mpg Highway and 35-37 city that's ...

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Great car!
by dma919  
Jan 25 '06 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: 5-speed manual transmission, 106hp engine, 26/36 gas mileage, reliable, cheap
Cons: resale value
This is a great reliable car! Yes, I have been driving it for 6 years and it has 96,500 miles on it. I have not had any problems with it. The only thing that I have changed so far was thermostat (=$30). It runs very well with manual transmission. It has a lot of room for a driver and a front passenger. (I am 6'3" tall). This is a great affordable and reliable car and I very recommend it to everybody who is looking for a compact sedan. I know that many people think that it's hard to find parts for it, but you can get pretty much eny part for it on the internet, cheap and fast, just search for "Daewoo Lanos parts" on any search engine like google and you will be very surprised.
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