Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1.7 LS TD 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A real and reliable workhorse.
Costs
Done 55,000 miles in 18 months, main problem being oil change every 4,500 miles (also had to replace clutch).
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On the road
Driving
Good overall, but terrible positioning of horn buttons on steering wheel means you can never find the them in a hurry if the steering wheel isn't straight!
Performance
Very good power from a 1.7 diesel engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Isuzu engine is superb; now done 175,000 miles and still sounds quieter than most newer diesels. Gearbox is noisy, though.
Image
Bit dated.
Comfort
Excellent for its class.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excellent!
Other
Stupid positioning of horn controls and electric front window buttons (have to reach behind).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes