Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good mileage, good bodywork, and these things last for well close to 200,000 miles.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good economy due to the fact I tend to over-rev mine, out econs most other 1.8is.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good heavy ride, can wrap it round a corner and not have to worry that it's a big car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good pace for huge car. Feels solid all the way past 100mph. 120 feels like 60.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can run it into the ground and it will laugh, plus parts are cheap and most work can be done DIY.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As standard, looks like businessman car. I have bodykit and spoiler on mine, gorgeous standard metalic purple tho, very rare colour.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good standard seats, loads of room and I'm 6ft2, everything in easy reach.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Super strong lock. Could have done with alarm, so I put a Clifford in.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have a Vauxhall breaker not far away, so good parts avaliable + cheap.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, just need oil changes.

    Other

    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