Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1.6 5d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite high levels of equipment for a basic L.
Costs
Cheap to run and maintain.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable driving / steering wheel position.
Performance
Fairly lacklustre. Steadily gets you there every time.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never ever let me down. Excellent.
Image
Very old hat now.
Comfort
Seats can tend to be on the hard side, but overall good.
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Security and Service
Security
The old door lift knobs were always going to be a problem.
Service
It's never been to manufacturer's for anything.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Breather needs cleaning or replacing regularly or it chokes the engine.
Other
Door lock linkage mechanisms fall to bits.
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