Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback (1988 - 1995) 1.8i Club 5d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i dunno actually, that im mental for buying a 1.8 familly car as a first car, although it is very cheap on insurance, just £100 more than a 1.2 corsa.... and in know which i would have =)
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they havent said anything, so i assume they are indifferent
Would you buy this car again and why?
i dunno, i might do, but im after a diesel next
What are you likely to buy next?
either diesel cavalier, 306 d turbo or rover 220 sdi
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£150
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes i think so, at £150 i cant complain
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
needed a cheap manual car, so i could learn to drive in it.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
on the motorway its excellent, acceleration in 5th is great. sometimes struggles with hills, but what 90bhp car wouldnt?, i love driving it, its not the best handling car in the world (durrr) but it pulls well and i am yet to be beaten by a boy racer =) (including saxo vtr's) although to be honest i would like a couple more mpg im getting between 30-40, usually closer to 40, but on short journeys i will just about get 30.
What's it like to park?
the back window is very hard to judge distances out of.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
just needed bits replacing due to age, exhaust, tires, fuel tank.... oh hang on, it did have an ecu fault on it, but it was a cheap fix, ie. sub £50
What's most practical about your car?
i can fit 10 people in it, okay so 5 are in the boot...
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the stereo =P the standard speakers are more than enough to embarres most modern cars =)
