Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good second hand buy.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    55 mpg average with 600 mixed miles per week.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handling sloppy but adequate. Heavy front end.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Adequate. Great on motorways, poor on minor roads.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very reliable so far on 35k per year.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nothing a brown paper bag won't fix.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine, even on long runs.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Deadlocks only.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Do own servicing.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    OK so far at 120k miles.

    Other

    Drive shaft U/Js repalced at 75k miles.

    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