Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I bought three years ago when I was 19 (2000) for £1400 with 97,000 miles on the clock.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The car is very cheap to run, fuel economy and parts come very cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This car is fantastic to drive. Always a pleasure.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The car is very nippy around town and exceptional on the motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car has only let me down once and that was December 2001 when I had a flat battery.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I think the Cavaliers hold a very strong image.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I find the seat very comfortable especially on the motorway.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    With this car been a 1990, it has no deadlocks! The cars with deadlocks came in 1992, but I have fitted a Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser which have been very good.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The service is pretty good at my local dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    The engine has 113,000 miles on it and still sweet as a note.

    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