Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    0-60in 7.5s,170bhp &145mph for £500

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    30mpg on a run,all maintenance diy,not all parts common with smaller engined cavs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handling is terrible, stick to moto-ways

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fast in a straight line, let the BMW by at the first corner!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Check it's had the following-cambelt & tensioners, oil cooler.Mines done 160k

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    This is the best bit, kicking a new cars butt in an old cavalier

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I prefer it to my Vectra

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a cav, why would they nick it?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Vauxhall dealers, never go near them!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Mine had all above jobs done, so it should be good for a while

    Other

    Dodgy sensors, easy diagnosis look on net for codes & method

    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