Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £700, sold 6 months later for £950.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Didn't spend much.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Drove & felt OK on the road, despite smaller tyres than the 1.6.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not as good as a 1.6 (obviously). Sluggish up hills.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Started most times - although starter motor went on way back from Cornwall.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    How many of them were there during the 80's and 90's???

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad seats for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarmed it, just in case - fortunately nothing happened.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No probs, apart from starter motor.

    Other

    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