Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1.7 LS TD 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£870 with 90 000 miles and no rust. Service history important.
Costs
35 mpg - 45 mpg fuel economy loaded.
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On the road
Driving
Needs decent tyres. ABS good. 185/65/13s on my old 1.6 seemed better then the 195/65/14s on this with same tyres. Lots of roll.
Performance
Ok. Bit sluggish until turbo cuts in at about 2100 rpm. Good valve adjustment made a big difference.
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Living with it
Reliability
100% never had a problem. Great Isuzu engine.
Image
Bit dated. Very common car.
Comfort
Ok for short journeys. Commuting to Scotland bit cramped after 130 miles.
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Security and Service
Security
Who wants to break into it anyway? (Security in itself). Rear centrtal locking plays up and rear doors dont always lock.
Service
Very expensive. Quite rude about a fault which developed while they had it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sound. Frequent servicing at 4,500 miles a pain.
Other
Noisy windscreen wipers. Good safety from windscreen pillars.
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