I Left Houston and Got a Chevy (Goodbye Celica)
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2020
- I Left Houston and Got a Chevy Spark, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Chevy spark review. Is the Chevy Spark worth buying? Everything you need to know about the 2020 Chevy Spark. Leaving home and getting a new car. Should I buy a Chevy Spark? Does GM make good cars? Should I buy a Chevy? The truth about Chevy and GM cars. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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where can i go to learn how to drive a manual transmission?
Scotty any thoughts on a Ford Taurus 2011 with 38k miles on it? Looking forward to buy one soon
You should've got SparkEV with 400 ft-lb torque motor.
This is the Fourth generation of the Spark, the M400, the previous version M300 is manufactured in Colombia for latin america and it's pretty popular within the cheap car segment, only manuals are offered. Unfortunately this car is sold with incomplete airbags in South America, If they were complete I'd be driving one in the city these days :)
Scotty Kilmer it would probably be cheaper at doing a manual transmission swap
We need more budget cars like this in the US since car makers have lost thier damn minds on new car pricing!
We feel the same in Europe too. There are no cheap cars . Some of us want just a mule not a luxury/fancy box.
Same thing in the Middle East car prices are crazy
Agreed when buying a new an individual must be practical.
Ford completely ditched the car market in North America, dropped the whole lineup, they only sell crossover SUV and trucks now. I am not convinced its entirely consumer demand driving that decision. Gov regulations and making more money on larger vehicles plays a role and its convenient for them to shape their consumers wants to make them think they need bigger.
Because of the UAW! Gotta love unions for making pay fair, gotta hate that the cost has always been passed to the customer 😂
Scotty accidentally called it the Sonic in the intro
Valor_X the ⚡️ spark plug 😂
Kerry L the sonic looks more sporty than the spark ⚡️ tbh
I catch that too
I rented one in Hawaii with 35 thousand plus miles and it was the biggest piece of crap ever. My first car was a 57 VW with a 36 hp engine and it was better than the Spark.
May as well have been a Sonic... both are pieces of crap
Scotty recommending a GM product: an end-times sign in the Bible.
😂😂😂😂👌🏻
Lol!
😂
He'd probably recommend a Holden for the same reason: GM has nothing to do with it!
Lol
I love Scotty's car recommendations, all about practicality, never like other car-pros praising an expensive car for the sake of looking pro
Good point! Scotty is for the people!
Well said
Just traded my Cadillac Xt5 for a new Spark. $17k out the door, done paying these over inflated prices.
No joke: "It's not a race car, but watch this!" youtube cuts to Mazda3 hatchback commercial. Classic.
Also RUclips
Freezes for 3 seconds
Literally that happened to me
Was watching his video on why extended warranty's were a scam. And the commercial that played in the middle was an extended warranty company heh.
So it wasn't just me, lol. I got a chuckle out of that too!
How did this happen to me too...
I bet on scottys will, he’s going to give his whole family all Chrysler products as a last laugh
He will give them a 300 as a gift
Or Nissan!!!!!
That's just evil.
I like it.
Laughs on the screens and gives away Chrysler products to all his guests lol
@@treyhale8063 Better yet, Sebrings
I have one in the manual transmission I got 150000 miles and it's soo fun to drive I love it.
I have a 2014 Chevy spark, it has 234,000 miles, it runs great,Automatic
Still got it? Any update?
Neighbors across the street: "Hey mom! Come quick! There's this crazy guy waving his arms and yelling into a camera!"
Im Rolling!!!
LMMFAO
Again!!!
Hysterical 😂
What I learned from this video is: Scotty wears his mechanic shirt while on vacation.
Haha true.
Take your QOTD sir.
maybe he likes it lol
And says it's a Sonic, but shows us a Spark 🙃
I just bought one for my son, I was pleasantly surprised! Nice little car, good gas mileage, just enough gadgets, AND it has a chain, not a timing belt! This car is a sleeper!
Chain vs timing belt? Which means what? Is that one with the cvt or with the manual tran In it?
@@vg2binkey884 Both transmissions have a chain instead of a belt. A belt just means it won't (typically) eventually wear out & break over time like the usual rubber timing belt.
I agree about this car. My wife and I rented one (same colour!) when we went to Vancouver. We rented it for a month and my wife extended the rental for another 2 weeks after. We loved the car. It's nimble, you can park it absolutely anywhere, etc.
I own the base model of this car and I love it. Roll up windows, manual mirrors, but I enjoy it. It gets me from point A to point B with no issues
I have the predecessor, the Chevy Matiz, 1.0, 110k miles, man, four airbags, a/c, power windows all around, power window locks (for safety) and man, I love, love my little car.
I have the base LS model too. I got it for doing gig work like DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and roadie. I hope the transmission doesn’t go out prematurely now that I saw this video.
@@spencerward3606I got one also, I’m planning changing the fluid every 25k miles
@@johngentile8561 That’s a good idea, i just reached 20,000 miles on mine. I will look into doing that as well because I would like it to last as long as possible.
@@spencerward3606 did you ever change the fluid?
Scotty has been kidnapped by GM look at his arm.
Abdullah Almutairi that’s a Toyota tattoo
Kidnapped buy GM"!
Steve Silvas I know that the new Ford Taurus is produced by Chinese company called Changan.
They are selling it in the middle east right now.
LOLZ 😂
I just bought one 3 weeks ago and I was wishing I could hear Scotty's opinion on it. This video was a godsend, and it is very accurate and even-handed. Thank You Scotty!
nyfan mike how are you liking it so far? I’m really interested in Sparks since they’re smaller and in my price range but I wanted more advice from owners.
Yes update us!
How is it? And winter ok?
Update pls haha
UPDATEus plss I bought a 2013 civic carmax 103k for 16k and just found a Chevy work 2020 with 50k for 15k I’m within my 30 day return policy
I love my Chevy spark! I have the 2020 toasted marshmallow, glory to Jesus I got it :) I don’t have a lot of money so this car was perfect for me.
I got the same color!! I've only seen it on a Spark guy did a video 📹 on when he rented one, but never seen 1 in real life other than mine. I LOVE ❤️ that I have a unique color (for this particular car) & I love how it handles. I also love how it looks like a 2 door coupe but actually has 4 doors. U just can't see the rear doors cuz of where the handles are placed 👍🏾
I do have a Spark with manual transmission. Very fun to drive and easy to maintain. It still impresses me how well it performs on the highway. Great gas saver too.
Manuals in an economy car always usually ends wells. If anyone is looking at a Cruze, get the manual and I can confirm you want to run Royal Purple's synchromax trans fluid, Amsoil is not as good from my experience in the code-MR5 6-speed transmission from the first Gen.
How's your sparks? I'm planning to get one
@@abelim7044 It is nice. Make sure you get one with the manual transmission and you´ll be happy.
@@greeneyes6203 yes sir, thank you
@@greeneyes6203 how many years is your sparks?
I love this review. Because it's an honest review. No bashing because of the nameplate. It's a CAR, transportation. Nothing fancy but all the basic stuff you need is there.
My 2014 spark with a 5spd just passed 200k miles. Love this thing! Original clutch too... it’s so light, nothing wears out. Planning to get a new one when I get to about 250k.
Are they sharing the same engine with 2021 like 1.4 ecotec
Better hurry, Chevy is discontinuing this car in August of 2022.
I had a 2019 Spark (Manuel) Toased Marshmallow Color, Hurricane Ida totaled her, September I got a 2022 Gray Spark Activ, power widows, front heated seats, power lock, I Love It! I don’t have to depend on Nobody for a ride to Nowhere!
Run down the Spark all you want but I have a 2019 I bought brand new last Sept. up here in Canada and love the Spark. Even with our super cold winters it started no prob and hasn't given me any grief what so ever. With winter tires it handled the snow and ice just great and started no prob in -30° temps.
I have the same model as Scotty rented and he is right about the good points he makes. Idles so quiet and smooth. You can run it at 70, 75 mph no problem and the rpm's sit just over the 2 grand mark.
Reminds me of my 1990 Ford Festiva. Yes, it still runs. Scotty has even helped me repair it via email. Thank you, Scotty!
I'll bet Scotty took off his traveling shirt and threw on the "Scotty" shirt just for us.. lol
Lol
Bet he had 50 of em hanging in his closet 😂
Got a 2013 Spark w/ auto transmission & love it !
Goes where I need, does what I need, and sips gas.
Nuff said !
Mileage on it? Any issues
Still got it? Any updates?
Did Scotty just recommend a Chevy? 2020 sure is weird!
He recommended a Daewoo, AND only a manual variation of it.
@@shane250 but a Korean car and Scotty doesn't recommend them.
I have four GM cars. I will NOT go back to German premium brands.
@@manoman0I like Honda
@@mackcummy4976 Me too. Not the newest ones, they look a bit awkward but, yeah, Honda; good vibe.
Scotty is a millionare and famous youtuber. He rents a Chevy Spark to travel cross country. Wow, humble mechanic #2.
No cross country
Steve Plates don’t mean anything with rental cars, it’s just where they started out. And at 1.1 billion views, I’m pretty sure $cotty’s doing ok.
Steve He’s a cheapskate! 😂
Steve A millionaire who advocates reliable and easy to work on Toyota’s. Dudes a legend
@@annettesurfer Counter Revolutionary Capitalist Trump with Incorrect Thinking and Speech is still slapping the socialist silly out of The Party.
I bought 21' Spark LS Trim and I love it. Even without accessories or extras, this car drives great, has a decent radio system, and gets superb MPG. I really enjoy this car. 💯
Good to hear as I'm in the market for this car, but GM/Chevy terrifies me!
Unfortunately now these are over 15K used...
@morebeer7673 tell me about it. You're paying new priced for a used car lol. It's a super cool city car though.
I had to pay $18k for 2017 with 30k miles, but it had most of the options I wanted. Now that they're discontinued... gonna hard to find them. I tried to order one a few months before production stopped. They could give me every option I wanted, but only with the cvt transmission. I told them no thanks and eventually found one with a 5 speed.
Change the CVT fluid every 30k and she'll hold up just fine. Nobody does it, despite it being in the maintenance manual. Although it's usually under "severe" or "premium" which virtually everyone is qualified as, but hardly anyone ever does. They're not like other automatics where you can forget to ever change the fluid and still manage 200k with no issues. Change it!
How? The CVT on this model is closed loop system. No fluid reservoir or a dipstick. Explain please
Do u mean change the fluid every 30 thousand kilometers? Or miles I'm canadian so I go by kilometers
@@adamrussell3732 oh sorry, I mean miles.
I have a 2017 Spark. It has 67k, I’m trying to find someone who will replace the transmission fluid. Everywhere you go they say it’s a closed loop, however it is not. There are videos on changing the oil on RUclips. It’s a pain, and you have to fill it from the bottom…
@@ElectrcNINJA are we the same person? lol I have 67k on a 2017 aswell now and am look for the same, any update?
Scottys cruising speed: 80 on the highway easy 😂
Go 80 in that pu sssy
That’s the limit in Texas
Jay L I bet he does 80 on the backroads sometimes 😂
As a Texan, I approve lol
But it's Hudson with the lead foot 🤣
I love the background sound of bugs humming. We don't get that here in UK (South Wales) .. just a sound of knackered engines and exhausts
Those are cicadas, I believe.
I live next door to Ohio. I live in Pennsylvania. Those noises sound like cicadas. They aren’t out here in my area. They come out every so many years. I think we had them a year or two ago.
@@jonnyboat2 could also be locusts and other insects, very common in temperate climates
They’re cicadas. Giant bugs that’s come out in the late summer. Although they usually don’t come out till early/mid August in the northeast.
Coco Sto Locusts sound really similar to cicadas. These just sound like cicadas to me. Who knows? Maybe it’s both.
Im 6'4" tall and fit in my 2016 spark with no issue. 5th gear in the manual transmission is not an OD gear, its just another gear so on the hwy 75mph is well over 3500rpms.
My 2012 Spark's got 93k miles, manual transmission, and I've driven it on the German autobahn en route to Berlin and it zipped along at 140 km/h (87 mph) no problem. Eight years and I've only had to replace the starter and other maintenance things.
I’m pretty sure Scotty got a Toyota tattoo on his arm 💪🏻
A pitbull made a Chevy one
Probably has Toyota logo on underwear too. Lol.
A Japanese flag on his upper butt cheek ... so he can have the sun and the moon.
In his garage 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
For good reason.
When Scotty said he left Houston, I thought oh boy Houston we have a problem
The GM goons got to him, they even broke his arm.
lmao
GM..
G eneric
M afia?
😂😂
Bought one a year ago this month,love it,just took a 500 mile trip....38mpg going up and 46 coming back. Around town not so great,around 25mpg. Cruises at 80mph without breathing hard.
I had a car once that felt the bumps every time I drove over a shadow!🤣
@@user-ss2ly1ir6j a Fix Or Repair Daily!🤣
What happened to your arm, Scotty? Please stay safe out there. We need you healthy
GM jumped him, thats why he’s saying nice things about GM
“Spark” Tattoo Scotty 🤣 on ur arm?
Just bought a 2020 2LT manual, love it!
So my friend would you recommend 2021 spark ls manual base model..i am planning to buy one..please let me know your opinion
I bought a 2018 Chevy spark brand new 5-speed base model still runs great over 100,000
I got a Chevy Spark last year for local commutes and running errands locally. So far it's been just fine. 10,000 miles... no issues and no problems!
I love how it’s a spark and he called it the sonic at the beginning
You noticed that too. Aren't they the same car though? Just changed the name?
@@hughjass1044 I thought it was a sonic.
Nah, it's a 2020 Sega Tails
Buzzy Parkman no, the sonic is considerably larger. The spark is a “mini car,” the Sonic is subcompact, and the Cruze was a compact.
I heard that too. Now, it's got me wondering if the Sonic and the Spark are the same car.
I parked my black Suburban next to a black Spark at Walmart one time. It was almost comical, because the Spark was about the length of my hood. This is one of those cars that fools you into thinking the parking spot is open when its not.
I had a 2016 spark lt that was loaded with the cvt. I traded it for a 2021 spark ls not loaded with the manual. Best trade ever.
How are you liking your 2021 Spark? I’m days away from getting but not sure.
It's awesome great on gas
My sister bought one brand new and i was really surprised. I really like that car.
A few weeks ago I rented one, and drove it from central Florida to the panhandle with my mom and luggage. It definitely could move when needed. We even passed a Camaro and some pickups that were going slow.
😄🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤
Hey scotty!! Hope all is well!! Stay safe!!
hello and thanks you too!
Scotty Kilmer you are the best!
Bought a Spark 7 years ago in England It was 6 months old with 6500 miles on the clock. Cost me £6300. Book price new was £11500, Done 30000 miles and is still as good as the day I bought it.
I bought a 2016 ls manual transmission new off the lot for $10,000 CAD and it has been the most fun car ever. Very nimble and zippy. Zero problems at all. I love my spark. The infotainment system is better then decent. I bought it as a cheap commuter car, but I drive it most.
8:20. I remember the Daewoo Lanos, Leganza and Nubira, circa 1998. The Charade was by Daihatsu.
From what I remember, the Nubira got the best reviews of the 3 cars Daewoo sold in the U.S., actually.
Thank you for doing a video about the Spark. I have a 2019 and love it!
My spark is life. I took it to NC from Schererville and spent less than $120 there and back
I will meet Scotty one day and take a pic with him , LOl I don’t know 🤷♂️ if he gonna charge me or not ...but he is kinda of celebrity in the Middle East 🤣
The Middle East?? Israel or which countries?? They understand English??? Oh you men Kansas... LOL>>
@@feetgoaroundfullflapsC Israel isn't a ME country. actually it isn't a country at all. And yes many of us understand English very well. Speaking from Iraq
I think Scotty liked it so much he's probably considering on redoing his intro for his videos and replacing the Supra with the Spark instead! 😁
It’ll need more than a spark for him to do his burnouts though. 😂
It's not a city car it's a shity, car
67 opal drag car on RUclips is sick
He'd probably have to neutral drop that CVT just to get anything close to a tire squeal out of it, lmao. Would be a funny intro to catch folks off guard.
I can chirp the tires in first and second gear in my 5 speed Spark 😎
70k miles not a single problem with it. Love this car Scotty.
still no issues ?
Any updates? Still no issues?
What I like with the CVT is that it always searches for the best gear combination between engine and speed. You have to give it time to adapt, and your gas consumption will drop like a stone. Of course, it's not very sporty, but when you're in a nifty little city mouse, who cares? It's for mechanical savvy people.
Servicing the CVT is not even for mechanically savvy DIYers, that is my only gripe with this vehicle having owned mine new since 2016. There is no dipstick or reservoir to check fluid levels.
And you have to service the trans fluid at like 30k intervals if you want it to last.
This is one of those cars I was always curious about, thanks!
My son recently bought one of these cars and I have to say I was quite surprised at how well it drives when I took it for a ride. He's right it cruzes down the highway very nice and doesn't turn a lot of rpms like most tiny cars would. Also I drove down a few crappy roads and i think it handled the bumps better than some cars twice its size lol.
That headroom demo...laugh out funny. Love it...classic Scotty moment. That will have to be included in a “best of” compilation.
I just test drove a 2017 Spark with the 5 speed manual, and 50k miles on it. I was shocked how much I actually liked it. It’s not a race car and it’s not a Cadillac or long trip family car, but for basic transportation, it’s great. I don’t need to haul cargo, I have no kids, and I do a ton of city driving. So the lack of interior space doesn’t bother me. The fact that Scotty gave it a good review makes me lean even more towards buying it.
i bought a brand new 2017 . 46 thousand miles not a single problem. Very smooth fun car. In fact i might buy another one. Only car didn't have any major recalls and engine problems at all . I highly recommend this car . It really rides super smooth .
You better see Doc Brown if you want a new one.
That CVT is made by Jatco. It's the same one in the Mitsubishi Mirage and the Nissan Versa. I could be wrong but I remember reading that somewhere. They do better in low-horsepower, low-weight cars like these (especially the MIrage) because they don't tax the CVT so much like heavier cars with more powerful engines do.
Nodak81 you might be on to something. I noticed that the CVT transmissions that were attached to higher horsepower engines and higher vehicle weight tend to have more issues with the transmission.
I've heard that as well. The lower the vehicle weight and horsepower the better the CVT seems to hold up.
Thank you scotty.. you made me feel much better about buying a used Aveo recently. These are exactly the reasons I got this car, being in New York City. Its a 2009 auto, but before they had CVTs
I have a 2017 Chevy spark. We drove it from Chicago to Disney World an back for $110 bucks in fuel. Great car!
Thank you Scotty, I have a soft spot for Chevrolet. Its good to get out of town to get rid of stress.
Thanks for the review of this car Scotty.
I appreciate Scotty letting me know that they have cicadas in Tennessee and that they are really flipping loud.
Nice review Scotty! I’d buy the car if I could get over the fact that pretty much every other vehicle on the road would monster truck crush this if god forbid I was in an accident with it. It’s not like we’re taking family trips/drives with the Rona, it’ll fit the groceries and get me to work and back.
I just purchased this car after seeing this video thanks Scotty
Been renting this car regularly for the past few months. Really zippy and fun. Tried a top speed run, got past 170 kph, too. I like it a lot.
I enjoy it when Scotty reviews newer, current automobiles. I think it gives him a new perspective. Those chevys are cute.
My boss has one of those, a 2011 model but with a manual transmision. It still runs fine, but he does keep it well serviced. He has had some repairs done to it but nothing major. And Scotty is right, it has good room inside - as long as You re not over six foot high, you'll be fine.
this is the car I've been planning on buying for months and I'm so glad that scotty approves of it
Did you end up buying this car? If so, how has it been keeping up?
Do you like it
Love my 2014 Spark! I bought it used, have had it for years & it’s still doing great at 97k miles. I get about 40 mpg & the bright green color is easy to spot in any parking lot. I get so many compliments on it.
How much did you pay for it?
How long does the CVT on this model usually last without too many problems, my neighbor just found one on the Facebook marketplace the same u described, and coincidently it got 97k miles on it
I got myself a 2017 ls with a manual. No power anything. Absolutely love the little car.
I owned a 13 until my family grew, and now I own a 15 as my commute car. Both have been manual transmissions, and they are a weirdly fun little car to drive. Sure you don't get corvette acceleration, but they get up to speed fine for the highway, and they handle strangely well for what they are.
Love the Spark, and was just about to buy one when I decided to take my two boys to the Toronto Auto Show and they sat in one. No leg room in the back for my youngest. Heartbroken, I had to buy a slightly bigger car, but my heart was set on the Spark.
I was looking at the mirage and the spark. I want both but I am now leaning torwards the spark with a standard trans. I really like the way it looks too!
I got a 2016 Chevy Spark, it's at 130k miles, still runs like a charm ✨
Just brought a 2021 with 13k miles. Scotty’s review is exact. Peppy, handles great, you do feel the road.
Enjoy your time with your family!
Got a 2015 Chevy Spark Electric for my daily. Love it..
"Korean Spark" Does ring nicely.
I have a Chevy Spark 5 speed manual love ❤️ it!!!!
My mom had a 2001 Daewoo Nubira. Everything under the hood had a GM sticker. I was amazed. lol
Scotty this video is awesome!! Thanks for the knowledge!!!!
Got me a 2016 with a manual transmission and 17k miles for $3800... Love it and I can tell you it will be with me for many, many years... Just don't get a CVT!!! They fail early!
Chevy Spark ⚡️ is approved by Scotty, I’ll take under consideration for my next car to buy.
Definitely consider manual
The Spark might not be my favorite car but I’ll always appreciate lower end vehicles for their price, insanely low depreciation because of said price, simplicity, and seeing how much they can fit in to a vehicle so small and affordable and wonder if I could do with a vehicle like that. I am a fan of the first gen Aveos in that morbid curiosity that since it is so inexpensive and only the essential parts, would it be a decent car to tinker on and have as a beater. The interior of the 1 gen Aveos were laughable at how they resemble the inside of a plastic recycle bin. The Spark in comparison is impressive.
Parking next to a Spark after having done a brake job my large car, I was amazed at how small those components were and if it would be much easier working on them.
And I did get a thrill in college after seeing the Transformer movie with the concept Spark and to the see one in the wild in that electric green paint. It was cool.
I own that electric green in which you speak of😁 I love this car and it really is a ton of fun to drive.
Get the MANUAL version and this car will easily last 15 years. Extremely underrated vehicle.
My husband just bought a 2019 base model and honestly was concerned that he got taken at the dealership. We appreciate your review so very much! He is encouraged now that this car will hang in there.
How's your sparks ma'am? I'm considering this one
@@abelim7044 Our model has no cruise control which is a major problem according to my husband. He got his to be a daily driver, and it has indeed gotten many miles out on it! It's super zippy and handles well. You do feel very small in it, but I may feel that way because I also drive a Lincoln town car, 😆
He says it's just a cheap, basic car, so he wouldn't give much for one, his would be better if it had cruise.
@@mary6aros thank you for the insight 😊
@@mary6aros 4 years and still running good?
After watching this video, I decided to look into price of these cars with a manual trans. My current Daewoo Lanos(99 at 192,00 miles) is starting to rust apart and wouldn't mind a newer Daewoo. As long as these cars aren't any slower than what I'm currently driving, then I'll be happy with the power output. Hope to test drive one soon.
It's a good city car. I recently bought one (older version 2012), with LPG for 4500€ with 40000km. Excelent fuel economy
My aunt had a 2012 Chevy spark 1.0 gas 16 k/m per liter....gosh so far so good it doesn't have mechanical issues.. Chevy spark is the great all CHEVY #1 winner.
Hey I have a friend who has a O6 Chev Aveo made by Dawoo and he has 254,000 miles on it, everything is original shocks brakes, just timing belt changes. He and I took it on a road trip of almost 2000 miles and it is a little shaky at high speeds, but hell it made it with no problems. For a POS car that one has done well.
Plenty of ppl like little cheap cars.
For many owners basic transportation is what we are after.
They sell so few of the subcompacts in the U.S. that the market is barely viable.
yeah cars aren't investments..they depreciate like crazy.. i bought a 2015 chevy spark in 2018 for $7300..brand new it was $13095..almost half off in three years!
Endless money pits
@@brianrokita253 Like Scotty, I like to drive old cars that aren't worth much money. That way, if expensive repairs are needed, just junk it.
The first car brand to introduce the CVT was DAF, a Dutch company managed by two brothers who wanted to adapt an industrial variable transmission system to the automobile. Their first model was called the Daffodil...motorized by a little two cylinder air cooled boxer engine. Later, DAF was taken over by Volvo and their plant even produced Mitsubishis and Smart Forfours... Another story.
Scotty, I have a Matiz with over 100k miles on it. Runs fine and is one of my favourite cars to drive around. It's small yet offers a lot of space, drives nicely and all.
Just picked one up 2021. Drove it from Miami to Jacksonville, no issues. 80 mph most of the trip, doesn’t feel small inside.
I worked in a factory where I live in east Tennessee where I helped make the headlight molding for these Sparks. It was a Korean factory called SL that mainly made GM headlamps taillamps, and plastic trim. It seems to me the Koreans seem to be at least a little better at car making than the Chinese.
Well they do make Kia's, Hyundia's and probably a bunch of others there.