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The Daewoo Musso is one of those vehicles that appear almost too cheap. With new rivals such as the Nissan Patrol, Isuzu Trooper and Land Rover Discovery costing thousands more, the Musso prompts the question "How on earth are they making a profit?" They in this instance are Daewoo, now one of the worlds biggest automobile manufacturers and capable of turning out packages that make rivals quake in their boots. As a used buy, the Musso represents a cost-effective way of owning a good looking 4x4 at prices thatll leave enough change to load it up, go skiing, and still be left to count the change. With a range of Mercedes-Benz sourced engines, you wont have to concern yourself with exotic unproven technology either. Whatever way you look at it, a used Musso is an interesting option and one which is underrated by many.
The Musso is one of the first 4x4 vehicles to look remotely sleek. The angle of the windscreen is raked back to give a purposeful, sporty image, at odds with the barn-door design of many of its rivals. The Ssangyong models are slightly bland around the grille area, a problem which the Daewoo badged cars have rectified handsomely. Parked next to a Nissan Patrol or Land Rover Discovery, the Musso looks a classier, more expensive piece of equipment, possibly even in the Range Rover or Toyota Land Cruiser bracket to the uninitiated.
In practical terms, the Musso also makes sense as long as you dont need space for seven. Thats impossible due to the fact that, unlike many competitors, you dont get occasional seats in the luggage compartment. Still, there is ample head and legroom for five people. Another point worth making is that, at only 67.
7 inches high, it's still able to scrape aboard `Le Shuttle` (unlike some other 4x4s), should you wish to venture across the Channel. Another unusual feature is that the rear seat is set higher than those at the front. This novelty, copied from Korean executive cars unseen in Europe, was adopted to give rear passengers a better view. Other useful features include an intrusion-free 1120-litre, luggage compartment and split/folding rear seat.
Youll also find Daewoo Mussos well equipped with remote central locking, revised alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, electronic traction control and semi-automatic air conditioning. These features are on top of the existing items carried over from the Ssangyong era: all-round electric windows, heated, electric mirrors, a leather-covered steering wheel, power steering, tinted glass, an engine immobiliser and an RDS stereo radio cassette player. More importantly perhaps, in Daewoo form, the Musso gets the marques renowned comprehensive customer package. This includes three years free servicing, warranty and breakdown cover, making a nearly new Musso a safe and cost effective purchase.
Because it has only been on sale for a short period, used prices for the Daewoo Musso are still somewhat volatile, but the Ssangyong-badged versions are available in small numbers if youre prepared to search for them. Of the rarer and newer Daewoo models, a 1999 T-plate 2.3-litre petrol will fetch 5,200 with one of the last 2002 models still retaining 7,500 of its value. The TDi diesels go for around 200 more in each instance.
The engines and gearboxes are proven items, and the ladder-framed chassis boasts good ground clearance, so the Musso wont cause any great concern in these areas. As with any vehicle that purports to offer serious off road capabilities, check the underbody for signs of damage. Concentrate on the suspension, exhaust and chassis, and make sure the steering and differential are still serviceable. Inspect the wheelarch liners for rust-inducing punctures and ensure that the four-wheel drive selector works properly, as these shift on the fly mechanisms are prone to accidental damage.
Otherwise, the usual reminder to obtain a service history applies. Daewoos excellent after sales service means that well-maintained models that still have free servicing and warranty will be around for some time, and these are definitely worth a look.
(Estimated prices, based on a 2.3) Offering low new prices, an attractive warranty and great equipment, the flaw in Daewoos master plan comes in the form of rather pricey parts. A new starter motor for a Musso will relieve you of approximately 578. A new alternator will demand the sum of 390.