Vauxhall Carlton Estate 2.0i GL 5d (1988/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Loads of space for next to no outlay.
Costs
Can be thirsty when thrashed, but parts are cheap and available everywhere.
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On the road
Driving
Better than you would think for this size of car, corners can be "interesting" at high speed. Parking is a total nightmare in busy streets.
Performance
Its not a new car, most modern vehicles will leave it for dead. But then again most modern cars aren't the size of an ocean going liner.
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Living with it
Reliability
Everything electrical gives up (but is usually cheap to fix from the loacal breakers). Brakes wear out fast.
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Estate is (allegedly) better than the saloon but then again it's a cheap old car that does exactly the same as one costing ten times as much isn't it? So people with expensive new cars say they're naff
Comfort
Big comfy armchairs, loads of space, big lounge on wheels.
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Security and Service
Security
Has it got any? Lock the door and park near something newer
Service
People in Lincolnshire should go to Troops in Ledenham - the staff have gone out of their way to help with sourcing parts and advice.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No serious problems at 165K. A little leaky but otherwise sound.
Other
Trim and electrics fall to bits, sunroof has decided to stop working for no reason.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes