Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought for £2k in 1998.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Costs nothing, if you don't maintain it!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Goes fast and handles well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Like it's owner, slower response with age!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    140,000 miles - fanbelt, exhaust, plugs, tyres replaced

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Image schimage!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Painful for passengers.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Havn't had problems with security.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No contact but easy to get parts.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine still tip-top.

    Other

    Steering can be mysterious.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes