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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    old...........

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Too old and not a lot of clean genuine ones left but maybe. The 2.0i 8 valve engine is just too under powered on start off and the next one up is a 2.6 litre beast..should have done a 16 valve version with the Cavalier GSi engine in.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £350

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Never had one but had been in one and felt like a good car to drive.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Round town a nightmare..motorways a pleasure..very comfy and big seats.

    What's it like to park?

    Awkward with it being big

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing..had it for a couple of years

    What's most practical about your car?

    Pretty much everything from passenger space to boot space. The oversized steering was horrid and too thin but gear change was smooth and the car was at it's best on motorways.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control