Vauxhall Carlton Saloon 1986-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As with all large engines, good value if you accept costs.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Getting expensive at high mileage, 200k+.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent, very responsive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very zippy up to 150k miles, bit slow now.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Bit staid now.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Long drives - feels like you've been sat in an armchair.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Need main dealer knowledge for servicing problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Cruise control packed up, LCD dashboard playing up in cold weather.

    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