Perhaps we should have been prepared for the Lacetti, given that the Nubira that preceded it boasted a rather slinky shape and some very neat detailing. Despite that precursor, the Lacetti still caught many of us on the hop, unaccustomed as we were to a Daewoo that didn't look like a mish mash of other manufacturer's cast offs. With neat, well resolved styling and a simple value proposition, the Lacetti has quietly done very well, and picking up a low mileage used example is a great way to land a modern hatch for a lot less than you may have been bargaining for.

About the Daewoo Lacetti

If you want a new car feel and a recent number plate, the Lacetti is one of the most painless ways of getting one at distinctly used pricing. We'd opt for a 1.6-litre model, although it has to be said that holding off for a year or so will net the best bargains. With so few in the private system, getting an ex demonstrator vehicle from a Daewoo dealer is probably your best bet of landing a bargain. Do bear in mind that it's likely the Chevrolet badged cars (from January 2005) will hold their value better and possess that tad more prestige than the previous Daewoo versions.

Representative finance example

If your borrow amount is £7,000 with a deposit of £1,000, a selected term of 48 months, at a representative APR of 15.9% (fixed) and an annual fixed interest rate of 15.9%, you would pay £166.52 per month. Total charge for credit would be £1,992.93 and total amount repayable is £7,992.96.