Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap all round.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nondescript.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rubbish - electrics were dodgy and couldn't be cured. Either a design fault or bad luck. Often never started, and sometimes cut out in the rain on the motorway!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Unreliable. No good to anyone. When I sold it to a garage the next buyer contacted me to ask about the car and I said don't buy it.

    Other

    Typical British rubbish.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No