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I have a 2000 Leganza CDX and have had no problems at 24,000 miles.The dealer I bought the car from no longer does warranty work,but there is a dealer about 30 miles away who does.Also Leganzas on ebay are bringing more then $3000,but to be $14,000 in debt on a 2000 model is rough.
Pamelaine -find a dealer- get the work done(under warranty)and keep the car until the wheels fall off-which should be quite awhile.
The truth: "Daewoo was forced to leave the U.S. market due to the rescue of its bankrupt South Korean parent, Daewoo Motor Co. Last spring, General Motors agreed to pay a fire-sale $251 million for a controlling 42-percent interest in a new, smaller Daewoo vehicle company with a different name. But GM didn't want all of Daewoo, and that included Daewoo Motor America and its dealers. Facing the prospect of having no new goods to sell after 2002, DMA declared bankruptcy last May." -ConsumerGuide
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/20805.htm?AID=1193
Therefore, DMA did not leave the market because of sales or a lack of money.
"If that's the case then there would be more poors in the results."
Not if all of the tests are at 35-40 mph! Therefore, not only is it impossible for any rating in a lower speed crash, it's scientifically proven that in a slower (than the 35-40mph) crash, having a very stiff structure will transfer a lot more energy to the occupant, significantly increasing the likelihood for injuries.
And the are NO positive crash test results. Anywhere.
Not even worth debating since they are gone.
It isn't worth letting anyone make up information and pass it off as fact or slander! Regardless of the topic.
Thanks alot for the information. I will check the Aussie sights for Holden engine performance adds. Have you seen any conflicting reports regarding the National Highway Safety Administration crash test on the Laganza as POOR. I actually went to the site and reviewed the information. I know the side impact is 4 stars which is good, but he offset 40 MPH is bad. Do you have any insight or information regarding this. I kind of remember seeing in the sales brochure Daewoo talking about a steel safety cage on the car. Thanks"
So once again my post is correct in the context it was intended.
There are no results showing a better result for the Leganza. Just as I intended for it to mean. No one asked about the Nubira.
I have no idea who did your alignment, but even my local dealer did not have the proper equipment to do a correct four wheel alignment. A front end alignment is typically not enough any more.
The Nubira and Leganza due to the special tuning in the suspension require proper loads be placed on the four corners. Like many other makes and models.
I would find a quality suspension shop that has the most up to date alignment equipment to get the car in proper alignment first. Also make sure all four tires are properly inflated. Do NOT use aftermarket oversized rims and tires as it will totally throw off the handling of the car. This is not a sports car but a compact nicely equipped a-b transportation device.
Then if you still have it, you may need a transmission flush and fill and a new filter. According to some GM experts, the Cavalier has this problem when the tranny fluid gets neglected. Same tranny as the Cavalier BTW.
Then as to the tranny, any good transmission shop will have the filter kit available and be able to flush the fluid and replace the tranny. Many times for much less than any dealer.
[ As a follow-up to our November 26, 2002 announcement regarding an exclusive parts distribution agreement, administration agreement with the third party administrator that has been appointed by GMDAT to administer a program for Daewoo vehicles, DMA did receive bankruptcy court approval yesterday (January 8, 2003) This interim approval will become final upon confirmation of our reorganization plan, which is scheduled for the second quarter of this year, at which time we will emerge from bankruptcy. As a reorganized entity, (DMA will continue to provide warranty administration for Daewoo owners and dealers long-term.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Daewoo customers and their parts and service needs!
Daewoo National Parts & Service Division ]
"Daewoo will be offered to (soon to close) Oldsmobile dealers"
* GM, determined to cover all market bases, believes it can win Daewoo-dealer case.
* Daewoo likely to replace Oldsmobile if Olds dealers want to fill Olds loss gap.
* That accounts for haste in expediting Daewoo import, since last Oldsmobiles roll in 2005.
This is turning out to be boring Owners' Club! Guess owners has nothing to complain about huh?
My leganza just developed the same problem. For me, the problem was due to a 10 amp fuse in the fuse box under the hood. in particular this fuse controls the instrument panel light and the lighting of the right side of the car.
THIS FUSE KEEP GETTING BLOWN AND THE DEALERSHIP IN TOWN CANNOT locate the fault.
any idea?
It's intermitent.....
here's the problem...
When it's "colder" outside its more likely to happen. I start the car up.
It starts fine and Idles fine.
If I leave is sit and idle. no problems.
However, if I start it up first thing in the morning, and pull away, as I'm driving..usually within 1-2 miles or after about 3-5 minutes, the car has a noticable "miss".
The CEL comes on and flashes for about 30 seconds. After a few minutes more, as the car gets to operating temperature, it clears up and runs fine the rest of the day.
Sometimes it will be fine for a few days. And then it will happen again. It happens more frequently in colder temperatures. Since summer hat finally hit the midwest, it hasn't happened in weeks.
I have replaced the plugs. Replaced the Spark plug wires, and ran some injector cleaner through. No help.
I have a code reader, and every time it's the same cose. #2 cylinder misfire.
I suspect it is an injector, or possibly a bad head gasket. I noticed my Coolant level down. I checked for leaks and can't find any. my engine compartment is very clean. I had to ad about 16oz of coolant to bring it back up to where it was.
I'm leaning more twards a head gasket. My hteory is....it an aluminum head. when the aluminum is cool, it is in a contracted state. as the coolant warms, the preasure increases. until the aluminum head warms up enough to "expand" enough, I get a "leak" of coolant into cylinder #2. when the head gets "hot", it expands enough to seal the leak.
Just curious if anyone else has experience a similar problem.
Any help is appreciated
BTW, I took it to the dealer 2x already, they of course say the problem is no longer apparent, reset the computer, and send me home. It is now happening much more frequently, but it's a real pain in the A#$ going back to the dealer and they don't do anything.
For Nubira owners, the Chevy Optra, and Suzuki Forenza soon to arrive later this month in the US is simply a facelifted Nubira with the same exact powertrain. So do not worry about parts for too long. Take your Nubi to GM or Suzuki.
BTW, the real Nubira exterior is way nicer looking than the face lifted one. However the interior in the new Nubi is much higher quality.
Well the windows are beginning to squeak and I want to WD-40 them.
But I'm not sure about removing the interior door cover. Is it a fairly simple affair with a phillips screwdriver? Has anyone else done this? Or is there a convenient access to lubricate the power window mechanism?
Any help welcome.
Cheers.
No do not use WD-40. You probably need to use clear silicone grease on the tracks. Do NOT use any petroleum based product that could come in contact with any plastic or rubber. It will break it down soon and plastic will break and become brittle.
FYI the dielectric grease for spark plug boots is silicone based lubricant grease.
Any idea what the problem could be? I would like to fix it properly so that I can get sell the car in good conscience. I can't sell someone a band-aided car, but I'm definitely not going to keep it, either.
TIA.
thank you
1) Headlight wiring harness burned out - replaced while under warranty
2) Thermostat housing split in half - we lost all of our coolant as it spilled out onto the freeway, but fortunately we pulled off right into a service station that agreed to fix it if we could find the part. We live in San Francisco, CA and went up to Fairfield to pick up the part. It was an $80 repair ($20 part + installation). No permanent damage to the engine that we (or the mechanics) can tell. This is apparently a very common problem. I hope Daewoo starts producing an aluminum version of this cheap plastic housing.
3) Car was hesitating while downshifting to pass/climb - this was apparently due to the fact that our spark plugs were on their last leg. This problem can be temporarily remedied by using higher octane gasoline (we used 91 octane until we could get the car in for the 60k service). We're back to using 87 octane gasoline and no problems yet.
4) Water pump/Timing belt replaced - this was normal for the 60k maintenance, although Daewoo apparently claims the timing belt will last 100k miles. I specifically requested that the timing belt be replaced at 60k, since that's the normal life span and I didn't want to face disaster if it snapped. The water pump was replaced by recommendation of the dealer.
5) Temperature gauge not reading properly - we bought a replacement temperature gauge ($36), but haven't installed it yet. The dealer didn't have time to install it and we needed to get our car back, but I'm assuming it can be installed by a local mechanic.
That's all I can think of. It's been a very reliable car given what we paid for it. We've had to do our homework to find a service station, but there are a couple of good dealers in the San Francisco Bay Area that still do repairs and are pretty friendly. Barber Nissan in Fairfield did our 60k maintenance, and they were very helpful.
-Phil
jodif
It is a good idea to change the spark plugs after that. But usually neither the plugs or wires are the problem, although the dealer might try to convince you of that so you buy the parts.
regarding the passenger compartment AC filter, it is really pointless to buy a new one. I just clean the old one by soaking it in water and detergent, and then rinsing it thoroughly and leaving it to dry overnight. This is not a mechanical part and has nothing to do except filter dust.
Regarding parts for your cars, really it is a no brainer now. Just drive by to your local Chevy or Suzuki dealer. The Suzuki swift, AKA Chevy Aveo uses the same exact engine on the Lanos. The Suzuki Forenza, AKA Chevy Optra is simply the 2004 Nubira and it also uses the exact Nubira engine. Enjoy your woos, they do not make them like they used to.
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My Nubira presently has 88,000 miles on the clock and is still running strong. I had a sensor go out some time ago (about 50,000 miles) and though I have the sensor in the glove box and it is just a matter of getting dirty to change it, I haven't yet. Otherwise, it's been a great ride and I intend to drive it until the heart stops. Currently get about 27 - 28 mpg. Good info on the Suzuki/Chevy parts. I was concerned about getting replacement parts.
Not to say that the 1.6L Ecotec is a bad engine. In fact, it will surprise you how much powerful these engines are in real life driving despite the HP numbers. My brother in law owns a 2001 Lanos Sport which also has the 1.6L ecotec and he has driven it around 120 MPH on the freeway.
You will have a timing belt problem if you ignore to change it on time. The belt, tensioner and water pump have to be replaced around 55,000 miles. Also the thermostat seems to fail around 50,000 miles, and since it has a plastic casing, the casing disintegrates, and you lose all the fluid. This is not such a huge thing since the replacement part is around $20. But it is consistent as it has failed on the 2 Lanoses that I know. And I fixed it myself for my brother in law at a cost of $20.
I asked the Chevy dealer and the timing belt change interval is still the same for the Aveo as it is for the Lanos. And it is the same engine. I do not know if they have made any improvements to the timing belt tensioner. But as long as you change it on time, it is a non issue. Especially that you get plenty of warning signs before it fails(rattling noise like a loose chain that you can hear at low speed).
The funny thing is that when GM executives were asked at the auto show about the Aveo, they claimed it is way more reliable than a Daewoo Lanos because the Aveo uses a GM engine!!!!!!!
either those guys are stupid or are playing stupid.
I just love to rub their noses in it that my Daewoo Leganza has had ZERO problems and less wear and tear in 5 years of operation than an Acura TSX in 2 months.
I am currently using our 2000 Nubira as a winter beater in toronto. This thing takes a licking and keeps on ticking. A true winter warrior of the first order, it starts like a champ in below 20 degrees weather and covered with snow. Its lease expires in 2 months. It has 80,000 miles on it with no out of pocket repair expense. The dealer changed the timing belt and tensioner and water pump around 55K miles under warranty. We now have 3 cars, so I am not sure if I should keep it or return it once the lease is over. What do you guys think?
My Leganza is on the other hand fully paid for and it is an absolute pleasure to drive.
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