Vauxhall Carlton Saloon 2.0i Diplomat 4d Auto (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I paid less than £1,000 new.
Costs
It does 27mpg. Poor by modern standards.
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On the road
Driving
Great on motorways, less good on country roads, dangerous in winter conditions.
Performance
Lively. Beware rear wheel spin.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable.
Image
20 years out of date, has a certain banger chic though.
Comfort
Spacious, with leather seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Central locking. Alarm which has annoying habit of going off when you open the boot. Old, so not very nickable.
Service
Local main-dealer was very poor. Far better service from private garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Rear wheel drive/auto means car loses all traction in wintery conditions and is dangerous.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No