Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1.8i LS Cat 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Wasn't cheap when I bought it; was when I sold it.
Costs
Costs were fairly cheap, but expense was always needed.
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On the road
Driving
Power Steering light at high speed, cornering dreadful, massive understeer.
Performance
Not lightning but no snail either.
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Living with it
Reliability
This car is the reason the AA are in business.
Image
It's a Cavalier.
Comfort
Seats supportive, driving position off centre.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, but deadlocks.
Service
Dealers were awful and a complete rip off.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fan switch, timing belt, water pump, battery, bonnet catch jammed, clutch cable snapped, I can go on.
Other
Petrol filler cap snapped, windscreen cracked, dash bulbs blew, all bulbs blew, hub caps fell off...
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