Chev spark reliability

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Hi guys, just wanted to find out your takes on buying a chevy spark 2009 model with 109000km I'm paying 30k for it and the car looks very clean in and out including engine. I just wanted to know How's these cars for Reliability as well as maintenance costs. And whats the common things to look at in these cars before buying.
 
I'd say 3 out of 5. Two people I know of, had the top blown on their Spark. 1 was a friend, he had to wait long for a new engine to come from overseas. Repaired under warranty.
Must say, he still has his Spark, 3 years later. He can't stop going on about the awesome fuel consumption, too.
 
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I'd say 3 out of 5. Two people I know of, had the top blown on their Spark. 1 was a friend, he had to wait long for a new engine to come from overseas. Repaired under warranty.
Must say, he still has his Spark, 3 years later. He can't stop going on about the awesome fuel consumption, too.
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That's my concern that if the engine goes. I don't mind a Lil extra on fuel costs on a different vehicle as long as the car itself is cheap to maintain along with getting the parts easily
 
I can stretch my budget to about 45000 but what cars would you guys recommend for everyday use. My main concern is maintenance costs. Fuel is not so much of a concern as long as the engine is no bigger than 1.6
 
Honda Jazz, Honda Ballade

EDIT: Oh, are you talking about that old shape Chev Spark(the Daewoo Matiz?)? Do they have the same engine as the new look?
 
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OP you are asking for trouble with GM out of the country parts are going to get increasingly rare . Not worth the potential headache IMO
 
We've had one for four years, yearly service and a new battery is all I've done
 
The old 2009 spark isn't really like the sparks you get today. Unless you are referring to the new spark which I think came out that year. Though these cars have a timing chain. With gm out and all I'm unaware of what the future will hold with parts and the availability of such.
 
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