Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Value for money excellent! Just sold my beloved SRi for £1,240 with only 48,253 on the clock. The bloke got a bargain!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are cheap and servicing costs low, but watch for vented discs! Genuine Vauxhall vented front discs very expensive!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Firm ride. Bit choppy round the doors, but hugs road well on motorways. Also great handling for raking round country roads!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Could not be better! Fitted a K&N 57i air filter and full Scorpion Monza exhaust! Not much could touch this one!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    One of the Best!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still looks sexy and one of the best around to date. Side skirts and big bumpers! As the Reverend Bob says - CMON!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bucket seats in front firm but comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Factory immobilisers not that good, as you can get around them via the petrol pump at the rear, so fit a good Cobra alarm/imobiliser!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Big, growly and not very refined, but go like **** off a stick!

    Other

    One of the best cars around. Always use V rated tyres as they are the best!

    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