Chevrolet Optra 2005Change

I purchase my Optra second hand. Car actually made by Daewoo in Korea. Has no transmission dip stick or way to add fluid, easily. Mechanics (other than dealer) practically shudder at the thought of working on them.

The check engine light remains on and appears to be because of the gas cap (that works on a type of vacuum seal) that does not screw on as most do.

Wish I had done more research before purchasing it. So far so good, gets me where I want to go, but always breathe a sigh of relief when I reach my destination.

In hot weather, the oil light starts flickering while stopped in idling position at stop lights. Place it in neutral and it goes out. Oil level and pressures are fine.

I have owned this car for years and an quite satisfied with it. i have had a few problems with it but not any more than any other car I have owned.

drives like a new car.
Newer winter tires. excellent fuel economy. roomy for smaller car. this car is mostly highway driven most of its life. never smoked in.

Purchased this car 4 years ago and love it. It's compact but roomy and when the seats fold down. The cargo room is impressive. This car has excellent get up and go. Light to light, it doesn't impress however highway speeds and passing. Well that's impressive. I've had many people ask what I have under the hood, they seem so disappointed to see a 4 cyl and not some v6 or turbo. The car handles like a dream, now I have low profile 15 inch tires and quality tires not all seasons. The car seems to run better on 89 octane vs 87. You won't be disappointed with this purchase. It starts every time and if maintained properly. Runs like a dream. I have over 200 thousand kilometers and going strong.

I have owned this car for about 5 years now and it have been very relaiable with extreamly low maintenance.
Its a great little 4 cylinder car great for the commuter

This was my very first car and I have to say its been pretty reliable other than a dead battery. Look of the car is conservative but a bit dull. the mileage is okay and could be better. Overall, an average car with satisfactory perforamance and bargin price.

This car has been a good car, very few repairs needed. The ride is fair, and the gas milage is good, All in all it has been a great car for a fair price...+

I have owned this car since it was new and have had no major issues with it. It is very economical and is comfortable to drive. Some parts can be a bit tricky to come by due to the fact that the car is no longer manufactured and was only in production for a short time. I like my Optra.

this car I great for day-day activites. use full for driving around town in the city but has trouble getting speed on hills

problems with transmission. works for the rest.Not good , not a big accelaration, but fuel consomption not really good.

Major flaws with this car are bad lights and faulty heating system. This is not the car for you if you live in a cold climate. Overall engine performance is good.

I have owned this car for 5 years and have had no issues with it at all.
runs great and is great on Gas get for intown cummuting

I bought this car 5 years ago. It brought me from point A to poInt B. Its beige on beige. Electric windows and doors. The car itself never gave me problems. Its a small car but very cozy. Its a smooth ride. The car itself was great in the winter. and enough to drive around 5 people comfortably.

I have learned to do the research before you buy a car. The Chev. Optra has Metric & Standard , parts can be expensive and the labor...wow I literally paid $150+ for a $2.50 fix. The car also has a "hallow" noise, there is very little sound barrier...not my favorite vehicle, miss my mustang. But that's one mans opinion.