Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good spec compared to rivals at time e.g. Mondeo, Carina E.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So far so good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good compared to many faster cars I have driven. Steering is well tuned.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Responsive and no body roll, as far as I can tell.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Top of the class, having had it from new.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good looking car, even now. Alloys look superb. It's underrated and unappreciated

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    WELL UNDERRATED!! Dead locks are high spec, immobiliser and Ultrasonic alarm. A friend of mine had a kid stuck in his car, and even the police couldn't get past the deadlocks. Very secure.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good overall.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes